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









Beef herds were still grazing pasture Oct. 28 in central Manitoba.

Fall run at Manitoba’s cattle auctions going strong

Prices remain very strong, pulling animals into markets

As the fall run continues at Manitoba’s cattle auctions, numbers led the Killarney Auction Mart to add an extra sale, said Killarney’s Allan Munroe. In addition to the auction’s regular weekly sale on Nov. 4, there was a special cow and butcher bull sale Nov. 7 with expectations of 300 head.

Cows graze fall pasture near Glenboro, Man.

Fall cattle run shifts into top gear

Strong returns are pulling cattle into market, auctioneer says

Manitoba's cattle market stayed strong during the week ended Oct. 24. Every location reported at least 1,100 head sold at regular weekly sales, for a grand total of 15,055.


The "magic eye" sensors magnetically affix on the Racewell HD4 chute allowing for easy adjustment to match the livestock's size during Canada's Outdoor Farm Show in Woodstock, Sept. 11, 2024.

Automated sheep management system streamlines workflow

Te Pari’s Racewell HD4 Chute can improve efficiency and record keeping for sheep producers

Te Pari's Racewell HD4 automated sheep management system is designed to provide a range of diagnostic capabilities for sheep and goats, limit animal and operator stress, and address labour challenges.