CALVING RECORD BOOK - UFA.com

Calving 

Record Book 

Year 

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Designated Tattoo Letter by Year 

2001 L 

2002 M 

2003 N 

2004 P 

2005 R 

2006 S 

2007 T 

2008 U 

2009 W 

2010 X 

2011 Y 

2012 Z 

2013 A 

2014 B 

2015 C 

2016 D 

2017 E 

2018 F 

286 Day Gestation Table 

Date Bred 

Date Due 

Date Bred 

Date Due 

Date Bred 

Date Due 

If found please return to: 

Name 

Address 

Phone 

Year 

No. 

Premise ID number 

CCIA tag number from: to: 

UFA.com 

Jan. 1 Oct. 13 

Jan. 8 Oct. 20 

Jan. 15 Oct. 27 

Jan. 22 Nov. 3 

Jan. 29 Nov. 10 

Feb. 5 Nov. 17 

Feb. 12 Nov. 24 

Feb. 19 Dec. 1 

Feb. 26 Dec. 8 

Mar. 5 Dec. 15 

Mar. 12 Dec. 22 

Mar. 19 Dec. 29 

Mar. 26 Jan. 5 

Apr. 2 Jan. 12 

Apr. 9 Jan. 19 

Apr. 16 Jan. 26 

Apr. 23 Feb. 2 

Apr. 30 Feb. 9 

May 7 Feb. 16 

May 14 Feb. 23 

May 21 Mar. 2 

May 28 Mar. 9 

June 4 Mar. 16 



June 25 Apr. 6 

July 2 Apr. 13 



July 23 May 4 

July 30 May 11 

Aug. 6 May 18 

Aug. 13 May 25 

Aug. 20 June 1 

Aug. 27 June 8 

Sept. 3 June 15 



Sept. 24 July 6 

Oct. 1 July 13 



Oct. 22 Aug. 3 

Oct. 29 Aug. 10 

Nov. 5 Aug. 17 

Nov. 12 Aug. 24 

Nov. 19 Aug. 31 

Nov. 26 Sept. 7 

Dec. 3 Sept. 14 



Dec. 24 Oct. 5 

Dec. 31 Oct. 12

Cow Herd Management 

Cow inventory – Jan. 1 

Cow inventory – Dec. 31 

Bred heifers – Jan. 1 

Bred heifers – Dec. 31 

Pregnancy check date 

Number open at pregnancy check 

Bull Management 

Bull inventory – Jan. 1 

Bull inventory – Dec. 31 

Semen evaluation date 

Number of bulls culled 

Bull immunization date 

Bull parasite control date 

Number cows culled 

Cow immunization date 

Cow parasite control date 

Cows on feed date 

Number days on feed 

RFID Program 

Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development 

announced the Age Verification Incentive 

Program (AVIP) in May 2010. The three-year 

program is designed to encourage the Alberta 

beef industry to RFID tag and age-verify their animals. Doing so will 

enhance the system that supports animal and public health, improves food 

safety and reduces the barriers to domestic and international markets. 

UFA is an authorized dealer of CCIA-approved RFID tags and a vendor 

participant in the program. Beef producers shopping for RFID tags at 

UFA are eligible for an immediate discount of up to $3 per tag. The 

number of tags available for discount is based on the number of calves 

born in 2010 that have been age-verified or calves that will be by 

10 months of age. 

For more information about the Age Verification Incentive Program contact 

your local UFA Farm and Ranch Supply store or visit UFA.com/beef.

Breeding Records 

Number of bulls turned out 

Bull turn out date 

Breeding/Calf Records 

Number cows exposed 

Breeding season length 

Breeding season observation 

Group/Pasture Bulls used Date in Date out 

Number calved first cycle 

Number calved second cycle 

Number calved third cycle 

Death loss (%) 

Branding/Vaccination date 

Weaning date 

Number steers sold/Avg. weight / 

Number heifers sold/Avg. weight / 

Sale date 

Number of steers/bull calves retained 

Number of heifers retained

ProStock Minerals 

ProStock minerals are formulated based on scientific research and 

years of cattle feeding experience. ProStock minerals are designed to 

meet the mineral and vitamin requirements of your cow herd to 

maintain productivity at an economical cost. All of the products are 

nutritionally balanced to meet your feeding program and production 

requirements whatever the stage of gestation. We have a wide product 

offering from salt free to high salt minerals to fit your feeding program. 

We offer various feeding delivery options such as mash, block, tub, and 

weatherized products for each of the minerals we market. 

Our goal is to provide you with a mineral product that meets your cow’s 

requirements and adds profit to your balance sheet. Providing a proven 

mineral program, combined with a herd health program will maximize 

the efficiency and productivity of your cow herd. 

OptiCor Minerals 

UFA continues to offer OptiCor minerals to the market. This technology 

allows all of the mineral components to be combined into a uniform 

particle size, with a breakthrough weatherization process. 

The OptiCor minerals are unique in that the trace minerals are combined 

with the macro minerals into a crumble. This process ensures consistency 

of mineral offered in each particle. In addition the mineral is weatherized 

to reduce damage and loss caused by the wind and moisture.

Ralgro: The Leading Calf Implant 

Ralgro is a brand of zeranol implants (anabolic agent), which stimulates 

weight gain and improves feed efficiency in cattle. 

• It’s an estrogenic implant that can be used on young 

calves of either sex, including beef heifer calves intended 

for reproduction* 

• Stimulates cattle’s growth mechanisms to produce 

increased amounts of the natural substance that 

regulates and promotes growth 

• A single implant can add up to 23 lbs. to a calf’s weaning 

weight – an ROI of up to 20 to 1 on every dollar spent** 

• Steers and non-replacement heifers can be implanted 

at birth or anytime after 

• If calves have not been identified at birth whether they 

will be replacement or non-replacement heifers, you must 

delay implanting to a minimum of 90 days of age 

* Heifers implanted as calves then later designated as replacements should not 

be implanted a second time 

** Rate of return may vary depending on market conditions 

Ivomec 

Why use a pour-on? Internal and external parasites, such as 

gastrointestinal worms and lice, are organisms that feed on a host 

animal’s tissue, blood, and tissue fluids and can interfere with 

performance. For Canadian cattle producers, parasite burdens lead 

to significant productivity losses if not effectively addressed. 

Internal parasites can cause appetite suppression, reduced feed 

digestibility and nutrient absorption, blood loss, and anemia, which in 

turn can lead to decreased weight gain, weakened immune system, and 

tissue and organ damage. 

External parasites can cause hair loss and scabbing, blood loss 

and anemia and skin irritation, as well as acting as a disease vector. 

The effects of external parasites on production can include decreased 

weight gain and milk production, hide damage, and damage to facilities 

and fences from rubbing and scratching. 

IVOMEC Pour-On is an all-in-one product with the power to control 

internal and external parasites – including biting lice. From protecting 

calves at spring turnout, to keeping lice from causing havoc in the coldest 

winters, IVOMEC Pour-On has long-lasting performance and reliability.

Birthing Charts 

Calf I.D. CCIA Tag # 

Birth 

mm/dd 

Sex 

Birth 

Weight 

C.E.* 

Score 

Notes 

*Calving Ease: 0. Unassisted 1. Easy Assist 2. Difficult 3. Surgery 4. Dead



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Treatment Charts 

Dates 

Animal 

ID 

Reason for 

Treating 

Product 

Used 

Dose & 

Route 

Withdrawal 

Time 

Other 

Info 

Notes 

A

Treatment Charts 

Dates 

Animal 

ID 

Reason for 

Treating 

Product 

Used 

Dose & 

Route 

Withdrawal 

Time 

Other 

Info 

Notes 

A

Pasture Movement 

Date 

In 

Animal ID or 

Group Description 

Pasture 

Description 

Bull ID 

Date In & Out 

Date Herd 

Removed 

Other 

Info 

Notes 

A

Pasture Movement 

Date 

In 

Animal ID or 

Group Description 

Pasture 

Description 

Bull ID 

Date In & Out 

Date Herd 

Removed 

Other 

Info 

Notes 

A

Injection Techniques for Cattle 

Intramuscular – IM 

Give intramuscular injections in the neck muscle, behind the base of the 

ear and ahead of the shoulder point. Use a 1-1½”, 16-18 gauge needle. 

Subcutaneous 

Subcutaneous injections minimize carcass damage. Insert needle into 

loose tented skin of the neck, in front of the shoulder. Use a ½“, 16-18 

gauge needle. 

Injection procedures: 

• Read the product label 

• Observe withdrawal times 

• Consult a veterinarian on proper use of all medicines 

• If your vet recommends a dosage administration procedure different 

from the label, withdrawal time may change 

Detectable Needles 

For the highest on-farm food safety standards possible, the Verified Beef 

Production (VBP) program recommends using high quality, detectable 

needles to deliver proper medical injections to your cattle. 

D3 Detectable Needles by Neogen 

• 100% detectable in metal detection systems, while 

maintaining their stainless steel classification 

• Stronger than traditional needles, reducing bent, broken 

and lost needles 

• Ultra sharp for sharper cuts and easier penetration 

• Available in various sizes and lengths 

If a needle breaks: 

• Mark the animal immediately 

• Try to retrieve the broken needle 

• If the needle isn’t retrieved, mark the animal permanently 

• Enter a note in your records, including animal ID 

• Call packer before shipping to allow separate processing

Forage 

Are you ready to seed? 

The process begins with the use of high quality seed of adapted 

species and varieties. 

Other key factors include the following: 

• Site selection 

• Seedbed preparation (including proper burn down to clean 

field of weeds) 

• Soil fertility 

• Seeding dates 

• Seeding techniques 

Good management practices ensure stands will be vigorous and 

capable of producing high yields of pasture or hay. 

Forage 

Choosing the correct species 

Identify the end use of the forage crop. Some species are better suited 

to hay production than for use in pasture programs. Identify the soil 

type on which the forage crop will be grown. Soil pH, salinity, drainage 

and texture will all affect plant growth. Some forage species are able 

to tolerate these conditions better than others. 

Soil moisture during the growing season greatly affects the growth 

of forage crops. Some crops are better able to withstand periods of 

drought or high water tables. 

The stand must be persistent. Some forage crops have a longer life span 

than others. Short-lived species may work well in cropping rotations 

while longer-lived species may be necessary for problem soils or in 

areas that are not easy to cultivate. Winter hardiness of the species 

should also be considered. 

The above information is from AGRI-FACTS, a publication from the 

Alberta Ag-Info Centre. For more information on forage seeding 

recommendations, contact your local UFA Farm and Ranch Supply store 

or contact the Alberta Ag-Info Centre at 310-FARM (3276) or check the 

website at www.agriculture.alberta.ca.

Alfalfa 

Vision Alfalfa 

Vision represents a high performance, value-driven alfalfa. It 

combines the highest yield, feed quality, rapid re-growth with 

excellent persistence under a frequent cut regime. Adaptability 

advantage to a range of locations and conditions is one of the 

benefits and High Resistance (HR) to all six major alfalfa diseases 

is part of the forward-looking combination. Against the average of 

54Q25, 54V46 and HybriForce 400, Vision has 110% Forage yield 

advantage and 114% Milk yield advantage. 

PICKSEED 2065MF Alfalfa 

PICKSEED 2065MF has excellent winter-hardiness, persistence in 

all environments, top yield and improved forage quality. PICKSEED 

2065MF provides excellent re-growth and the opportunity of an 

extra cut (depending on 1st cut date and “critical rest period” date). 

WestStar Alfalfa Blend 

The only choice for growers who insist on high quality alfalfa and 

require the adaptability provided by a mix of alfalfa types, including 

multifoliolate, creeping root and taproot. It is a drought tolerant, 

winter-hardy blend with good forage quality and multifoliolate 

expression. Only Certified Seed is used in this blend. 

Grasses 

OKAY Orchardgrass 

Excellent winter-hardiness, rapid re-growth, more drought tolerance 

than timothy and great persistence. It is well suited to growing in a mix 

with alfalfa for hay or silage under a more frequent cutting regime. 

It is also an excellent choice for hay or pasture use. OKAY is a highly 

palatable grass with excellent early season growth. It is one of the 

few orchardgrass varieties with tolerance to stem rust, giving it better 

performance in hot, dry climates. 

AC ® Success Hybrid Bromegrass 

This new development from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is an 

inter-species cross of smooth and meadow bromegrasses and combines 

the best features of both types - yield, persistence, fast re-growth and 

forage quality. 

Max Annual (Italian) Ryegrass 

Max is extra leafy and highly palatable. Excellent for companion 

seeding with cereals to increase protein content of the silage, providing 

tremendous re-growth for fall grazing. Max is tolerant to low pH and is 

able to rapidly establish on a wide variety of soil types. Max is great in 

mixtures because of its adaptability, height, large leaves, upright growth 

and it does not produce seed heads in the seeding year. Leaf diseases 

are not a problem. Max is adaptable and can be used in forage mixes as: 

a nurse crop; a break crop in potato rotations; and a green manure crop. 

Use for pasture, green chop or stored feed (hay, silage).

Seeding & Density for Pure Stand 

PLS/metre 

of row 

PLS/m² 

1,000 kernel 

weight 

Seeds/kg** 

Approximate number 

of seeds at 

1 kg/ha 

Seeding rate PLS kg/ha* 

row spacing in cm 

Seeding Density Grams Average m² ft.² 15 23 30 

Legume species 

Alfalfa 40 - 120 175 - 550 2.00 500,008 50 5 11 7 5 

Grass species 

Bromegrass (Meadow) 40 - 70 175 - 350 5.22 191,527 19 2 19 13 10 

Bromegrass (Smooth) 40 - 70 175 - 350 3.17 314,997 31 3 12 8 6 

Orchard (Grass) 180 - 200 700 - 900 1.06 941,815 94 9 13 9 7 

Ryegrass (Annual-Italian) 100 - 140 400 - 600 2.09 478,403 48 4 16 11 8 

Ryegrass (Perennial) 100 - 140 400 - 600 1.89 529,991 53 5 15 10 7 

* PLS kg/ha: Canada Seeds Act standards are used for germination and purity in developing PLS seeding rates. 

All PLS seeding rates are based on bare seed. 

** Data source: USDA NRCS National Plants Database at http://plants.usda.gov/index.html 

*** Chart information is from AGRI-FACTS, a publication from the Alberta Ag-Info Centre. For more information 

on forage seeding recommendations, contact your local UFA Farm and Ranch Supply Store or contact the 

Alberta Ag-Info Centre at 310-FARM (3276) or check the website at www.agriculture.alberta.ca. 

PLS = Pure Live Seeds

UFA is your one-stop for all your 

ProStock Feed and livestock requirements 

See your local UFA Farm and Ranch Supply store for more 

details, visit us online at UFA.com, or call 1-877-258-4500. 

Store Phone Number 

Airdrie 1-877-948-5913 

Athabasca 1-877-675-4999 

Brooks 1-877-590-3337 

Camrose 1-888-672-9992 

Claresholm 1-877-832-2667 

Consort 1-888-300-1437 

Drayton Valley 1-866-921-0313 

Fairview 1-888-246-3959 

Falher 1-866-837-2258 

Fort Saskatchewan 1-800-661-6758 

Grande Prairie 1-877-532-0252 

Grimshaw 1-888-332-4633 

Hanna 1-888-854-9747 

High River 1-888-652-7317 

La Crete 1-877-928-3088 

Leduc 1-800-310-9886 

Lethbridge 1-800-835-6932 

Mayerthorpe 1-888-465-5655 

Store Phone Number 

Medicine Hat 1-800-737-9287 

Olds 1-877-996-3348 

Oyen 1-888-664-8848 

Pincher Creek 1-866-871-0016 

Ponoka 1-800-403-4485 

Provost 1-888-300-1436 

Red Deer 1-888-343-4490 

Spruce Grove 1-888-606-0616 

St. Paul 1-877-645-7702 

Stettler 1-877-742-1551 

Strathmore 1-877-934-6684 

Taber 1-877-223-8917 

Trochu 1-877-832-1157 

Two Hills 1-888-684-5333 

Vermilion 1-800-350-4843 

Vulcan 1-888-485-1380 

Westlock 1-888-300-1425 

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