6 episodes
We've got the beef! Havie Carter
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Thanks for tuning in to We've got the beef hosted by Havie Carter! A podcast to help producers navigate best practices for their production system through information updates and timely tips for the upcoming season. Each episode features a conversation with a specialist from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and, Rural Affairs, a researcher from the University of Guelph, or a local producer.
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Pasture Management
In the final episode of We've got the Beef season 1, Havie Carter speaks to Christine O'Reilly - OMARFA's pasture and grazing specialist to learn about best management practices to maintain pasture quality. Questions for Christine? You can contact her at christine.oreilly@ontario.caFor more information about pasture management or any resources spoken about during this episode, check out the links below:OMAFRA Publication 19: Pasture ProductionOMAFRA Publication 30: Guide to Forage...
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Producer insight on record keeping
In this episode of We've got the Beef, Havie Carter speaks to Robert McKinlay a 5th generation farmer on Silver Springs Farms to learn about his operation, record keeping methods and the important information that they manage and record. Be sure to subscribe to the OMAFRA dairy and beef blog and to Beef@Guelph for frequent blog posts and research updates:beef – Dairy and Beef Cattle Production (wordpress.com)University of Guelph :: Beef Research in Action (beefguelph.ca)Have a question or a t...
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Caring for your calves from birth to weaning
In this episode of We've got the Beef, Havie Carter speaks to Dr. Charlotte Winder from the Ontario Veterinary College to learn about her past and upcoming research projects and to discuss calving kit must haves and best management practices for calves before weaning.For more information about calf management or any resources spoken about during this episode, check out the links below:AABP Guidelines and Position StatementsAssessment and management of pain associated with castration in cattle...
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Producer insight on bunk management
In this episode of We've got the Beef, Havie Carter speaks to Ken Schaus a producer from Bruce county to learn about his operation and innovative bunk management techniques.Be sure to subscribe to the OMAFRA dairy and beef blog and to Beef@Guelph for frequent blog posts and research updates:beef – Dairy and Beef Cattle Production (wordpress.com)University of Guelph :: Beef Research in Action (beefguelph.ca)Have a question or a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at livestockf...
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Bunk management in the feedlot
In this episode of We've got the Beef, Havie Carter speaks to Christoph Wand - OMARFA's livestock sustainability specialist to learn about how bunk management can impact your cattle. OMAFRA projects related to cattle behaviour, health, and nutrition are explained in this episode so you can better understand how these variables are affected by bunk management. Questions for Christoph? You can contact him at christoph.wand@ontario.cafor more information about bunk management, check out th...
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Overwintering your cattle in preparation for the next grazing season
in this first episode of We've got the Beef, Havie Carter speaks to James Byrne - one of OMAFRA's provincial beef cattle specialists. James explains how winter feeding can impact cattle average daily gain and profitability when turned out in the spring. Tune in to learn how you can improve your herd's performance. Questions for James? you can contact him at james.byrne@ontario.caFor more information about winter feeding in preparation for spring check out this virtual beef article: Effect of ...