Companies developing vaccines that inhibit methane (CH4) production in cattle are facing challenges, say experts, and in the process finding their development is more complex than first thought.
Technology
Methane-reducing solutions for beef cattle have a ways to go, say Canadian scientists
Developers struggle with complexities of cattle rumen, logistics of cattle on pasture and lack of incentives for Canadian producers
The sky’s the limit with Ducks Unlimited drone seeding program
Seeding forages into marginal areas has benefits for the farmer, the land and local wildlife
When seeding forages in marginal areas, there might be a new way to do things — from the air. Many producers have marginal land on their operations that have poor yields and are uneconomical. For years, Ducks Unlimited Canada has urged seeding those areas to perennial forages. A recent project with drones could make that […] Read more
Canadian company offers new tech to identify illness and minimize labour
This Calgary-based company wants to bring technology to the ranch that cuts labour and costs, while improving animal health
Jack Behan combined his company, Alpha Phenomics, with HerdWhistle in 2023, for a clear reason. “When we put the businesses together, we only had one thing in mind, which was global domination,” he says. HerdWhistle was started in 2019 to monitor the feeding and drinking of an entire feedlot, 24/7. Using ultra high-frequency (UHF) and […] Read more
The high-tech redneck
Steve Kay turns to drones to check fences and top-dress pastures
I am usually one of the last guys to jump into new technology. New ideas? Yes. New management techniques? Yes. But new technology? I’ll admit I am resistant to change. But several months ago, I jumped out of my comfort zone with both feet. Last summer I bought a drone — the DJI Mini Pro […] Read more
Buying and using technology on the farm the right way
There’s an ever-growing plethora of technology available, but what makes sense for your operation?
Getting the most out of precision livestock technology can be daunting. Betty-Jo Almond says the best approach is to do the research, know what you want to accomplish and ensure whatever you choose fits your operation. “The goal of these technologies is to make data capture easy so that you are better informed to help […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
