The art of reading a cow is being augmented by actual measurements from wearable digital technology. Herdsmen with cellphone technology can monitor body temperatures, heat cycles, rumen conditions, GPS locations and more. Source: Modern Farmer, January 28, 2016. The market for wearable technology for animals is expected to grow from around $1 billion currently to $2.5 … [Read more...]
9 new pickups for 2016
If you are in animal health, trucks are part of discussions. Here’s a look at what’s available for 2016. Source: Beef, January 14, 2016. Today’s pickups give you jaw-dropping technology, stylish, comfortable interiors plus plenty of horsepower under the hood teamed with muscle in the powertrain to haul the livestock and get the job done. Whether it’s fixing fence, moving … [Read more...]
Ready to roast? Beef app helps.
Holiday events, traditions and gatherings frequently center on food. For this Midwesterner, this often meant special treats and recipes from grandmothers, aunts, uncles and other relatives. Certain foods never seemed to be prepared as well as elder relatives used to do. Often, those recipes disappeared with those relatives after they passed on. Beyond hamburgers and steaks, … [Read more...]