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Water Systems for Remote Pastures

On an earlier program, Dan Benson, agricultural water specialist with Alberta Agriculture, discussed concerns about allowing livestock direct access to surface water sources. Benson says there are alternatives to direct access, including many types of water systems for remote pastures. He outlines some of the systems producers who already have water on the pasture might consider.
 
Interview with Dan Benson (3:16 minutes) (1.49 Mb)
Source : Agriculture and Forestry

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Episode 102: Calf Health Management Practices - What Does the Science Say?

Video: Episode 102: Calf Health Management Practices - What Does the Science Say?

Research studies don't always agree, and that doesn't mean that the research is flawed. It is often because context and study design matter. Systematic reviews help by combining all relevant research to identify consistent findings and help turn science into practical guidance. In this episode, we discuss a systematic receive on management practices linked to preweaning death loss in beef calves and insights from 12 veterinary experts on which practice offers the greatest benefit to cow-calf producers.