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*UPCOMING WEBINAR* DROUGHT: MORE THAN A SUMMER CHALLENGE

Drought has been a common occurrence on the prairies. With extreme drought conditions and feed shortages, beef cattle producers are making critical decisions that can have a big impact on herd productivity and profitability that goes beyond the summer season. An upcoming BCRC webinar will share key insights on what to look out for to give your herd its best chance to withstand severe or prolonged drought.

Register for the live November 15 webinar to hear from our speakers: John Campbell, DVM, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, and Alberta cattle producer and agricultural fieldman Jesse Williams.  

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Season 6, Episode 8: National Swine Health Strategy Coming Soon

Video: Season 6, Episode 8: National Swine Health Strategy Coming Soon

Pork producers say herd health is essential to the long-term success of the industry, and that message is driving the National Swine Health Strategy, a comprehensive plan set to be finalized this spring. Dr. Meredith Behr Petersen, director of swine health at the National Pork Board, outlines the timeline leading up to the plan’s final approval set for this spring and the steps involved in identifying producer priorities. She also explains how producers and the broader industry can align around the strategy to strengthen herd health and profitability.