To get realistic information to help guide research and extension priorities over the next five years, the Beef Cattle Research Council needs an adequate sample size for our first nationwide producer survey.
The more producer information gained the better decisions made to meet the needs of different types of herds and operations in various regions of Canada. Results will update provincial benchmarks and target research dollars and extension efforts at the greatest risks, opportunities and costs facing cattle producers.
For example, the BCRC’s popular Calf 911 series was developed because previous regional cow-calf production survey results found that 6.8% of heifers (5.2% of cows) in Western Canada and 7.5% of heifers (8.3% of cows) in Eastern Canada lost their calves before weaning. Half of those deaths happened during the first 24 hours after birth. Knowing this, the BCRC worked with veterinarians, producers and extension experts to develop simple, practical resources to help cow-calf producers increase the odds of calf survival.
The March 31 deadline is quickly approaching, and they are still missing adequate regional input. Go to BeefResearch.ca/Research
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