Crossbred calves offer vigor and bigger fall calf crops
Manitoba Agriculture expert Bob Bower says crossbreeding adds hybrid vigor and could raise calves by eight percent this fall. A three way cross might lift total fall calf pounds by 20 to 25 percent, with easier conception and thriftier calves, if managed over several breeding cycles.
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Bob Bower
Animal Industry Branch
Manitoba Agriculture
Bower
Pasture space available for PFRA cattle in Manitoba
Manitoba cattle producers are urged to register for PFRA pastures this summer. Pastures at Dauphin Ethelbert Duck Mountain Lenswood Lakeview McCreary and Alonso offer additional space with first come basis, priority to Manitoba producers until March 31. Fees are 17 cents per cow per day to keep costs down, with full-time managers at each Crown land pasture. Applications by telephone or writing to PFRA Regina head office.
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Manitoba
PFRA
Dauphin- Ethelbert
Duck Mountain
Lenswood
Lakeview
McCreary
Alonso
Federal Treasury Board
Motherwell
Regina
Saskatchewan
Triple P program aids 1981 beef breeding plans
Don Blakely promotes Manitoba's Triple P program for 1981 breeding decisions. AI options crossbreeding and four test sire breeds are offered with free semen and access to proven and high performing bulls. Results show improved calf weights and growth, with top Hereford progeny and higher daily gains at the Manitoba Bull Test Station.
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Don Blakely
A.I
Manitoba
PPP
Canada
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