Beef Cattle Resources

Specific Resources

TopicSourceDescription
WeaningBeef Cattle Research CouncilWeaning information and methods provided by the Beef Cattle Research Council.
TraceabilityCanadian Cattlemen's AssociationAn overview of Canada's traceability system for biosecurity.
TraceabilityCanadian Cattle Identification AgencyA description of how the Canadian Livestock Tracking System (CLTS) works.
Cow/CalfCanadian Cattlemen's AssociationAn overview of cow/calf production provided by the Canadian Cattlemen's Association.
TraceabilityAlberta GovernmentAn overview of the traceability system, including Premises Identification (PID) required animal information,
Animal HandlingNational Farm Animal Care CouncilA national organization bringing together diverse stakeholders to establish and share best practices in animal welfare.
Market ValueAlberta GovernmentAn article on the relationships between cattle weight and market price, as well as seasonal patterns.
WeaningOregon State UniversityAn overview of pre-weaning, weaning and post-weaning management strategies.
TerminologyUniversity of TennesseeA compilation of cattle and beef market terms and definitions.
Beef Cattle ProductionGovernment of ManitobaAn extensive collection of information on beef production from Manitoba Agriculture.
Beef Cattle ProductionSaskatchewan.caAn extensive collection of information on beef production from Saskatchewan Agriculture, including business and marketing strategies in the beef cattle industry.
Beef Cattle ProductionBeef CollectiveManagement strategies, research findings, and technical insights to improve beef producer outcomes.
VideosCanadaBeef.caA series of videos from Canadian producers and farmers.
PodcastsWestern Veterinary PerspectivesDr. Sylvia Checkley, veterinarian, epidemiologist and associate professor in ecosystem and public health at the University of Calgary, discusses the diseases of cattle that can be transmitted to people (zoonotic diseases).
Animal HandlingAlberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC) and Alberta Beef Producers Humane Handling Guidelines for Beef Cattle.