The pork production sector stands as one of the most complex, demanding and nuanced fields in the world today. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran in the industry or a newcomer looking to carve out a niche for yourself, the...
AIM
The workshop aimed to conduct and collect a (S.W.O.T) analysis with the participants from the workshop on a specific theme of interest to the attendees within food, agtech and livestock. These topic themes were:
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Distynct, a leading provider of remote monitoring solutions for production livestock, and EveryPig, a platform specializing in daily operations and record keeping, have announced an integration to provide customers with comprehensive pig barn management.
This integration will allow customers to...
Farmscape for October 5, 2023
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Scientists with the University of Saskatchewan are harnessing artificial intelligence to identify lesions on swine carcasses at slaughter to assess and document on-farm animal welfare. The Western College of Veterinary...
We often talk about live animals, people and vehicles as being the highest risk for introducing disease to a farm operation. But what about smart phones as a fomite? Scientists at the University of Arizona found that smartphones had...
When it comes to managing your livestock efficiently and effectively, trust Distynct, the top-tier remote management platform tailored for livestock farming. With Distynct, you can expect:
1. Reliable Connectivity: Stay connected seamlessly to your livestock operations no matter where...
Swine health management is critical to successful farming operations. It involves monitoring, diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases to ensure the overall well-being of the herd.
As agricultural technology continues to advance, swine health management has seen significant improvements, leading to...
By Lorraine Stevenson-Hall, Biosecurity & Stakeholder Relations Lead
Biosecurity is one of the most powerful tools for disease prevention and preparedness. There are so many factors impacting biosecurity that effective and consistent implementation can be challenging. Digitizing biosecurity facilitates monitoring...
Farmscape for September 21, 2023
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Researchers are assessing the value of artificial intelligence to track and improve animal welfare. The Western College of Veterinary Medicine and the University of Saskatchewan's Department of Computer engineering, in...
In science and society, there are concerns about the welfare of farm animals, including pigs. To improve their welfare and enhance the sustainability of livestock production, it is thus essential to measure welfare properly. One part of good welfare...