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Deadstock Disposal And Composting Workshop

We all know that dead livestock happens, but what are some of the options for disposal of deadstock. Jeff Bectell, coordinator of the Carnivores and Communities Program, Waterton Biosphere Reserve, says there are options.

Interview with Jeff Bectell (3:05 minutes) (1.41 Mb)

Source : Agriculture and Forestry

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The Hunt for New Life: Fall Calving at Pride Ranch Episode 1

Video: The Hunt for New Life: Fall Calving at Pride Ranch Episode 1

Fall calving season is officially underway here at Pride Ranch. Today I’m walking the pastures, checking udders, watching behavior, and hoping to find the first newborn of the season. Some cows look close… others are still holding out.

That’s ranch life. A lot of patience. A lot of walking. And sometimes, no calves when you expect them.

In this episode:

• Pasture checks and cow behavior

• Signs a calf is getting close

• Where cows like to hide newborns

• The first official hunt of the season