BeefSmart Consulting Inc.

Today we are thankful for those that fought and continue to fight for our freedom. Lest we forget.

Time to introduce you to another member of the BeefSmart Team! Dr. Matthew Walpole, Consulting Ruminant Nutritionist, BeefSmart Partner Eastern Canada Matt grew up in rural southwestern Ontario, always having an interest in the dairy production industry. He attended the University of Guelph where he attained a BSc and MSc from the Department of Animal and Poultry Science. During his time there he represented the University of Guelph at the Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge, and... taught introductory dairy nutrition to undergraduate students. He then moved west to the Department of Animal Science at the University of Saskatchewan, where he completed his PhD focusing on protein nutrition in feedlot and dairy cattle. He enjoys working with feedlot and dairy producers to maintain profitability while increasing production and environmental efficiencies. When he is not problem solving with clients, Matt is busy chasing after his young family or enjoying the outdoors hunting his hounds.

Is she eating enough? How can you tell the herd is eating enough mineral? You need to know: # of head, kg of mineral consumed, and # of days it took to consume it.... # of head x # of days = cow days Kg consumed/cow days = kg per head consumed = DAILY INTAKE! EXAMPLE: 100 cows x 5 days = 500 cow days 50 kg consumed / 500 cow days = 0.1 kg/head/day OR 100 gram/head/day #BalancedbyBeefSmart #ruminantnutrition #traceminerals #nutritionconsulting

Immunity is at top of mind right now as herds across the prairies start weaning calves. Stress and Nutrition are two key factors at weaning time to keep your calves healthy, ensure a good response to vaccination, and assist their transition onto feed. Here are a few tricks to try ease the weaning process this fall.... 1Offer grain or hay to the herd while the calves are alongside the cows a few times prior to weaning. This allows them to give the feed a try. They are more likely to get onto feed if they are familiar with the feedstuff. 2Try a lower stress weaning method if possible, such as fence line weaning or two stage weaning. 3Ensure the heard is consuming a high quality, properly balanced mineral on pasture leading up to weaning. A good mineral status will help elicit a better immune response to vaccinations. See more

Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you can take time during this busy Fall season to enjoy a meal with your hardworking families!

We are pretty speedy! Forage testing allows us to formulate rations to meet nutrient requirements so our cattle are healthy and happy! #balancedbybeefsmart #foragetesting #cdnbeef #consulting #measuresuccess #technicalanalysis

Our team is growing!! We are very excited to announce that Breanna Anderson has joined our team as a Consulting Ruminant Nutritionist. Breanna grew up on a purebred beef cattle operation in Swan River, MB and obtained her MSc in Animal Science from the University of Saskatchewan. She has been working in industry for the past few years and we are very excited as she brings a wealth of knowledge to our western Canadian clients! Welcome Breanna! #balancedbybeefsmart #ruminantnutrition #rejenerativeagriculture @brerae93

We wish you a Merry Christmas from the BeefSmart crew! Please take time over the holiday season to be present with family and enjoy time spent with loved ones.

Are you considering rejuvenating some old, tired pastures?

Such a good picture and description! Remember that milkline is your visual indicator that you may be close to proper silage timing, but a whole plant moisture is needed to confirm! Proper moisture at silage timing is so critical for good silage!

Putting up feed in wet conditions can be a struggle, and unfortunately spoilage can occur due to growth of undesirable molds and bacteria. This may lead to the production of mycotoxins which can limit animal performance. If you are concerned about molds and micotoxins, a feedtest is will be an important tool to help minimize risk. We would be happy to help you out! #balancedbybeefsmart #foragetesting #nutritionist

Did you know one of our founding partners, Phil, is a veterinarian?! He has years of experience working as a large animal veterinarian and he is passionate about animal health, nutrition, and stockmanship! #OurOwnDrPhil #CallDrPhil #customnutrition #balancedbybeefsmart #ruminantnutrition

Call us to talk about forage sampling and ration formulation customized to meet your herd requirements! #balancedbybeefsmart #forages #ruminants #nutritionists

Check us out in the livestock pavilion at #aginmotion2019 booth 17! #balancedbybeefsmart #livestocknutrition

#DrPhil was busy this week doing trace mineral assessments on a mixed Brahman x Hereford herd for clients down in Aledo, Texas We love the opportunity to see different geographical areas. The primary grasses here in spring are annual ryegrass and Texas wintergrass. Summer perennials include Little Bluestem, Indian Grass, Switchgrass and Johnson Grass. #balancedbybeefsmart #nutrition #texasstyle #beef

Our website is up and rolling...and we are pretty happy about it!! Check us out at www.beefsmart.ca #balancedbybeefsmart #nutrition #cdnbeef

This group has had their trace mineral status assessed and now are ready for a mineral program tailored to their needs and environmental conditions Trace mineral availability can be altered in the rumen and animals may become toxic or deficient in certain trace minerals, which can impact productivity. A trace mineral assessment allows us to ensure mineral is fed at proper ratios and amounts for your herd, ensuring efficiency and a better bottom line. #balancedbybeefsmart #nutrition #grazing #forages #cdnbeef

We are looking forward to this event! Please stop by our booth and have a visit with one of our consultants!

This week was exciting! We brought in our team from across Alberta and Saskatchewan to discuss the upcoming grazing season. Lots to talk about including trace mineral bioavailability, vitamin nutrition in drought situations and grazing strategies. #balancedbybeefsmart #cdnbeef #nutrition

These curious little ladies are itchin’ to start converting green grass into nutritious beef. Bring on some rain, sunshine and photosynthesis! #balancedbybeefsmart #cdnbeef #pasturemanagement #grazing #ruminantsrock

Considering corn? Here’s something to think about.

You can’t manage what you don’t measure Here is our very own Dr. Phil getting ready to take samples to help assess herd trace mineral status! #BalancedByBeefSmart #nutrition #cdnbeef

Today a few members of our team, spent time evaluating soils for biology and health. Such an important part of livestock production! What a wonderful way to spend #earthday #cdnbeef #microbiology #grazing #balancedbybeefsmart

Some good information!

This morning was busy discussing business items and formulating rations with a few of our team members! #balancedbybeefsmart #nutrition #cdnbeef

Looking forward to blue skies ahead (with some rain of course!). I am so excited to start talking about this project we have been working on for the past year. We have pulled together a team of consultants from across Canada with a diverse background, and passion for livestock nutrition and production management. Please stay tuned as we roll out our website and innovative technologies we use to help our customers balance their herd nutrition and increase operation profitability. #cdnbeef #cowcalf #feedlot #bison #sheep #precisionnutrition #BalancedByBeefsmart