VIDEO: App tracks movement of livestock throughout production system

VIDEO: App tracks movement of livestock throughout production system

Traceability is likely to become an important part of livestock production as animals move and are processed through the system, but it involves a fair bit of diligent work. To help make that easier, MyLivestock.ca has created an app that tracks the movement of cattle and pigs across Canada. The system provides digital manifests, opt-in




A researcher collects samples from feedlot cattle to track bovine respiratory disease. PHOTO: TEXAS A&M

Newly funded Canadian beef research aims for sector improvements

Nine beef research projects funded through the Beef Cattle Research Council will tackle stock health issues, feed efficiency and food safety

Nine new projects have received a collective $1.43 million in funding through the Beef Cattle Research Council’s next call for study proposals. The projects are also backed by more than $3.1 million from additional sources, the organization has said.





Pheromone product promises to keep cattle calmer

Pheromone product promises to keep cattle calmer

FerAppease, which mimics the scent of a cow’s udder, may help boost cattle gains and immune systems

Pheromone product FerAppease, which mimics the scent of a cow’s udder, may help boost cattle gains and immune systems by lowering calf stress during key periods.



Trade war worries bring back pandemic ills

Trade war worries bring back pandemic ills

Tariffs threats out of the U.S. are reviving some livestock market concerns and consumer conversations that last hit a fever pitch during COVID-19

Tariffs threats out of the U.S. are reviving some livestock market concerns and consumer conversations that last hit a fever pitch early in the COVID-19 pandemic.