The trace mineral status of our cows and calves is a significant challenge for western Canadian producers and veterinarians.

Saturn, left, and Claudette, right, two Belted Galloway calves, lick a block of trace minerals while Dolly, a Scottish Highland heifer, waits her turn. Cattle, just like humans, need minerals to ...

In most of the Upper Midwest, the grasses are turning to gold, along with the leaves, and soon ranchers will wean their calves. Weaning can be a stressful time for calves and for cattle producers.

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. They are only needed in small quantities; farmers may think they are inconsequential ...