Livestock
Porcus Optimus is a new low-labour weighing method for livestock.
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Livestock
Porcus Optimus scale system promises low-labour pig weighing
Researchers from the University of Manitoba are creating a computer vision system that can weigh pigs without a scale
Advances made in low protein diets for broiler chickens
In a recent study, researchers at Kobe University in Japan examined the mechanisms underlying the impact of amino acid supplementation on broiler chickens that were fed a low protein diet.
How farmer attitudes translate to animal well-being
Emotion, tradition, part of psychological framework that trickles down to animals
On-farm animal health is linked closely to the attitudes and behaviour of farmers, say animal health researchers.
Klassen: Feeder market climbs another step
For the week ending November 16, Western Canadian calves over 650 pounds were up $3-$6/cwt compared to seven days earlier. Calves under 650 pounds traded $4/cwt to as much as $10/cwt higher.
Build bigger value for cull dairy cows
In a time of high beef prices, feeding cull cows before they’re sent for slaughter can make sense
Dairy cows being sent for meat could be of higher value and healthier if they are fed for up to 60 days before processing.
McDonald’s to pay U.S. farmers for feed efficient Enogen corn use
The company is partnering with Syngenta to pay some farmers who use corn with the trait
A partnership between McDonald’s and Syngenta in the United States will pay beef producers to use Enogen corn, which will improve the feed efficiency of cattle and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
McDonald’s to pay U.S. farmers for feed efficient Enogen corn use
The company is partnering with Syngenta to pay some farmers who use corn with the trait
McDonald’s is paying 0.4 cents per animal per day, to farms that use Syngenta’s feed efficient Enogen trait, to help cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Pork council and meat council bring concerns to Ottawa
ASF, TFWs among top concerns for meat groups
African swine fever planning, trade access and issues with the temporary foreign worker program topped the list of concerns the Canadian Pork Council and Canadian Meat Council recently put forth to senators and members of Parliament in Ottawa.
Shakira’s crown slips, but her genetics don’t lie
Shakira captured the black and white Holstein Longtime Production 70,000 + kg class at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair but finished as reserve champion in the grand champion competition, relinquishing the crown to Jeffrey-Way Hard Rock Twigs.
U.S. livestock: Live cattle recovers on technical trading
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures gained strength on Tuesday on technical trading, analysts said, while lean hog futures rose for a second day as traders anticipated growing export demand.
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