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How do extreme temperature swings impact cattle health, and what can producers do to manage these challenges?

In this episode Kara Mastel sits down with Dr. Brittany Smith, a consulting ruminant nutritionist, to discuss the effects of rapid temperature fluctuations on cattle well-being, feed intake, and immune function.

They break down practical strategies to mitigate stress, from adjusting feeding plans and providing windbreaks to monitoring body condition scores and ensuring water availability.

Dr. Smith also shares insights on how these fluctuations influence calf health, milk production, and long-term herd performance.

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2:08 | The physiological impact of cold stress on cattle

4:11 | How cold weather changes cattle behaviour and feeding

14:24 | A simple snow trick to assess body condition

26:16 | Innovating producer strategies for dealing with extreme cold

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Are looming U.S. tariffs about to shake up the cattle industry?

Kara Mastel sits down with Brenna Grant, Executive Director of Canfax Research Services, to explore the potential impacts of a proposed 25 per cent U.S. tariff on Canadian goods.

They discuss the deep integration of the beef trade between the two countries, potential market shifts, and strategies producers can use to navigate uncertain times.

From fluctuating exchange rates to exploring alternative markets like Japan and Korea, Brenna provides insightful analysis on what cattle producers can expect and how they can prepare.

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2:19 | The deep integration of the U.S.-Canada beef trade
5:11 | Exchange rates and their ripple effect on producers
10:40 | The complex web of U.S.-Canada beef processing
14:34 | Canfax resources to support producers

GUEST: BRENNA GRANT
Brenna Grant is the Executive Director of Canfax Research Services, where she monitors data from national statistics; oversees the development of new economic models to make annual outlooks and evaluate the impact of management decisions on cost of production. Brenna grew up in SW Saskatchewan on a cow/calf , yearling grasser operation where her family still operates. She holds a BA in Agricultural Economics from the University of Saskatchewan and a Masters in Applied Economics from Montana State University.

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For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Mastel sits down with father-daughter duo, John and Maria Duynisveld, who own and operate Holdcana Farms, located near Wallace Bay, Nova Scotia.

The Duynisveld's discuss the experience of receiving the 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA), and dive into more about their operation.

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