Jan. 1 – Mar. 31, 2012
ABP Loyalty Program Savings Guide Jan. 1 – Mar. 31, 2012
Exclusive offers for ABP members only
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A little snow can bring a city to a halt. In cattle country, we don’t stop. The success of Alberta’s beef industry is thanks to your die-hard commitment to producing the safest, most nutritious beef products with the highest quality standards in the world. At UFA, we know how important it is for you to have the essentials for your herd and the necessities you need to get the job done. And as an ABP Loyalty Program partner, we want to make sure you have access to all of that. From January 1 to March 31, 2012, you can take advantage of these great offers that are exclusive to ABP members only. Simply show your ABP membership card at the time of purchase. It’s our way of saying thanks and giving a little back to those who’ve given a lot.
WIN an exclusive ABP prize package to the 2012 Canadian Finals Rodeo Enter for your chance to win one of 10 pairs of tickets and packages to the Canadian Finals Rodeo in Edmonton, Alberta in November 2012! Simply stop by any UFA Farm & Ranch Supply store and make an in-store purchase for an automatic entry by August 31, 2012.
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UFA Cattle College
The UFA Cattle College is a series of educational sessions that will be held throughout the year in various locations across Alberta. This January, we’re gearing up for calving season by introducing Lucy & Lou: a new, state-of-theart bovine simulator that enables agricultural students and members of the beef industry to gain practical experience without causing discomfort or injury to a live animal. It’s the only simulator of its kind that is capable of duplicating complications caused by calving. To sign up, you will need to contact the closest local UFA Farm and Ranch Supply store as listed to the right. RSVP is required to ensure we have sufficient space. Reserve your space today.
Lucy & Lou Tour Dates: Thursday, January 12 – Westlock, AB RSVP: Westlock Farm and Ranch Supply store 1-888-300-1425 Wednesday, January 18 – Grande Prairie, AB RSVP: Grande Prairie Farm and Ranch Supply store 1-888-532-0252 Thursday, January 19 – La Crete, AB RSVP: La Crete Farm and Ranch Supply store 1-877-928-3088 Tuesday, January 24 – Lethbridge, AB RSVP: Lethridge Farm and Ranch Supply store 1-800-835-6932 Thursday, January 26 – Medicine Hat, AB RSVP: Medicine Hat Farm and Ranch Supply store 1-800-737-9287
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Tips on Scours
Calf Scours are most common in calves under 10 days of age. They are usually caused from a combination of factors, including stress (from the cold or overcrowding), bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and inadequate nutrition. Symptoms include weakness, dehydration and depression. Prevention and treatment of scours is critical as death can occur quickly in an affected animal.
Prevention methods
Treatment options
• Vaccinate the cow against disease and ensure adequate nutrition prior to calving.
• Intervene and isolate calf from the rest of the herd if it shows signs of illness.
• Avoid calving in muddy and manure-filled areas. Supply clean and dry bedding, as well as shelter.
• Provide extra care for weak calves.
• Avoid overcrowding in pens and calving areas. Calve heifers and cows separately when possible – maximum of 20 heifers per acre.
• Replace loss of body fluids with electrolytes, such as sodium chloride, potassium, and bicarbonates.
• Minimize stress on newborn calves. Key stress factors include: insufficient energy supply, cold, damp, and windy weather and crowded conditions.
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• If it is identified that scours is caused by bacteria, such as E. coli, administer antibiotics.
Nutritional Information
Calving
Post-Calving
• A cow needs to be healthy and strong to give a calf the best chance of survival. She helps the calf stand and provides crucial colostrum for the calf.
• Good nutritional management of postpartum cows is essential. It maximizes calf growth and re-breeding, and improves next year’s calf crop.
• Healthy forage (e.g., feed grazing forages in good weather or baled hay when there is snow cover), good feed, minerals and supplements for cattle are needed in preparation for calving.
• The nutritional needs of cows increase by 2535% after calving compared to late gestation. • Cows that have been fed high-energy balanced diets from calving until breeding come into heat earlier and have higher pregnancy rates than cows fed adequate energy.
• During the last trimester, the fetus grows rapidly, which places increasing nutrient demands on the cow.
• Body condition score (BCS) at calving and at the beginning of the breeding season greatly impact reproductive performance.
• Cold weather also increases the cow’s nutrient requirements.
• Energy- and protein-deprived cows are less likely to cycle early and conceive and retain early pregnancies.
• Inadequate winter rations can lead to cows in poor body condition. This means an insufficient amount of colostral immunoglobulin will be available to the calf, leaving them less protected from disease.
• ProStock® minerals and supplements help maintain body condition and health.
• ProStock® protein and protein tubs help maintain body condition and health.
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Handling Magnum Panels and Gates All components are full diameter and include nickel plated 2” washers and 1” hinge bolts. Panels • 2 3⁄8” x 14 gauge verticals and rails, 5’ high x 5 rails • Notched saddle-weld construction joints maximize the strength of the individual rails • Integrated hook-ups for easy handling – no separate posts and panels • Available in 8’, 10’, 12’, and 16’ lengths
HD Gates • 2 3⁄8” x 14 gauge verticals and 2 3⁄8” x 16 gauge rails
Buy any combination of 6 Magnum Panels or Gates and save 10%
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Tuff MatPen • Designed for safe and efficient animal handling and operation • Tub style provides a functional guide for animals to be handled with minimal effort
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Feeding Prairie Funnel Feeder
Tombstone Feeders
• 1 ⁄8” x 14 gauge • 300 lb. total weight
• 81⁄2” wide, 50” high, accommodates any size round bale • 13⁄4”, 14 gauge tubing • 288 lb total weight
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Bunk Feeders Poly/Galavanized Feed Bunk • One-piece tough polyethylene bottom won’t rust, crack or rot • Heavy 1-5’8” galvanized tubing for strength • Galvanized steel frame for corrosion resistance • Full 10” depth for large feeding capacity
Bunk Feeder – PVC Lined • Premium powder coat • Tough poly feed trough • Heavy gauge steel ends enable bunks to be bolted end to end
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Clothing ALL regular priced in-store clothing – SAVE 10% Comfort is key to staying productive. UFA has the best brands designed to keep you warm and dry while working outside. • Workwear • Outerwear • Socks • And MORE
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NEW and improved: 2012 UFA Calving record books
For more information, contact:
Visit ufa.com/beef to order now. Or see in-store to request your copy.
jeff.rucci@ufa.com
Jeffery Bilow Manager Market Strategy Livestock jeffery.bilow@ufa.com Jeff Rucci Product Strategy Manager, Livestock