
Agriculture warned of artificial intelligence challenges
Technology leader says agriculture industry has been slow to adopt AI tools but also faces a crisis in public confidence

Veterinarian shortage complicates FMD plans
Producers worry about how country’s shortage of veterinarians will affect surveillance against foot-and-mouth disease

North American beef leaders urge disease vigilance
President of American industry group sounds alarm over what he says is Brazil’s non-compliance with BSE standards

Probiotic developed for dairy cattle
University of Alberta researcher says using probiotics to prevent infection could reduce disease and lower antibiotic use

Enzyme can switch off livestock drugs
An antimicrobial gene in bacteria creates an enzyme that can deactivate certain medications used to treat livestock

Visit to a dairy barn goes virtual
The University of Calgary uses virtual reality technology to create a simulation of a dairy farm for convenient public access

Improved flavour called key to pork’s revival
U.S. pork consumption declined to 51.7 pounds per capita in 2020 from 59.1 lb. in 1960; Canada expected to be similar

Trust is a vital part of the digital era
University of Guelph computer scientist urges farmers to take cybersecurity more seriously

Could rotational grazing go virtual?
Wireless fencing technology that keeps dogs near home could also work for cattle

Pregnancy testing technology for sheep producers being examined
The ability to get results without veterinarians or specialized equipment coming to farms near no one