What is it? QuietWean uses a simple technology consisting of a palm-sized flap made of hard plastic. While tough enough to withstand day-to-day use, it remains pliable for easy application. Creating a two-step weaning process, QuietWean allows for a healthy, quiet transition from mother’s milk to grazing. Its semi-circle design fits easily into the calves’ […]
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What is it? Data management software can be utilized by producers to capture, upload, and exchange information about individual cattle. The software aids in information flow between different operations and processing plants. Different data management platforms can also offer elements, such as: Age verification Calving records Nutrition and growth Antimicrobial use Health protocols and treatments
What is it? Rendering is a high-heat process that separates and converts “waste” animal tissue into usable materials and by-products. Rendering provides a recycling option for the parts of the cattle that are not consumed by humans, including fats, bones, and certain proteins. These meat by-products can be collected from farms, abattoirs, restaurants, and local
What is it? Genomics is the study of an organism’s complete set of DNA, or genome. It has many applications within the cattle industry, including: Seedstock selection Parentage verification Diagnostic testing Vaccine development Crop improvement Traceability in cases of certain disease outbreaks The Bovine Genome Project sequenced and analyzed the Hereford breed’s entire genome in
What is it? Benefits of two-stage weaning. Researched and developed by Dr. Derek Haley and Dr. Joe Stookey at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan. Weaning is the process of a calf switching from a milk-based diet to a diet of grazing. Two-stage weaning is a method of weaning in
What is it? Firstline is a clinical decision support application. It helps provide guidance related to the prescribing of antimicrobials. There are both human and animal-centred versions of the app. Firstline offers point-of-care treatment recommendations for veterinarians and healthcare professionals. It includes information such as: Spectrum of Activity Stewardship Considerations Dosing Pharmacy Formulations Common Usage
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What is it? Agroledger is software created by Canadian sheep producers to simplify the livestock tracing process. At no additional cost, Canadian sheep producers can more easily meet regulatory requirements. More importantly, stakeholders can access information such as performance, grading, genetics, and wool data by using a CSIP tag. How does it work? By
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