What is it? Animal handling principles are meant to support and facilitate the movement of livestock in a safe and minimally stressful way. By understanding how livestock naturally behave, handlers can work with the animal to get them where they need to be, while reducing the risk if injury to both the animal and the […]
Solution Notes This resource compares the costs associated with different preconditioning practices. This calculator helps project the price of either a heifer or a steer based on their weight and sale date. This calculator helps you assess your on-farm water needs and the estimated costs. This resource includes information on feed testing and how to
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What is it? Preconditioning is a management practice that provides a significant health advantage to young calves. Definitions vary, but it usually includes: Keeping the calves for a minimum of 45 days after they’ve been weaned. Ensuring the calves are “bunk broke”, or used to eating food out of a bunk, before leaving the ranch.
What is it? Virtual auctions are services that connect buyers and sellers through the internet to facilitate the direct sale of goods – in this case, livestock. Like traditional auctions, multiple bidders can submit bids on livestock over a set time period. Virtual auctions may be performed live or may take place over several days.
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What is it? Telemedicine consists of medical assessment and advice administered remotely. A virtual platform for veterinary examinations can be necessary to maintain contact, such as in remote areas or in the winter months. While assessing the body condition score (BCS) of cattle visually is not as ideal as putting actual hands on the body,
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? 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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