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AI Revolutionizes Pork Quality: CAAIN Supports MatrixSpec’s Marbling Meter”

The Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) has unveiled its sixth success story from the 2023 funding cycle, highlighting MatrixSpec’s innovative Marbling Meter. This cutting-edge AI-driven technology aims to transform pork quality assessment by eliminating the need for invasive, manual inspections that damage meat and reduce profitability.

Supported by a $325,707 contribution from CAAIN, the Automatic Pork Quality Grading (APoG) System is a significant step forward in modernizing the pork industry. The system ensures objective, standards-based quality assessment, reducing subjectivity and boosting efficiency across the pork value chain.

Why This Matters:

  • Non-Invasive Quality Assessment: Eliminates the need for cutting into loins, preserving meat quality and maximizing value.
  • AI Precision: Reduces human error and subjectivity, delivering consistent results.
  • Sustainability in Pork Production: Aligns with industry goals for efficiency and waste reduction.

“MatrixSpec’s Marbling Meter is a breakthrough in pork inspection,” said Darrell Petras, CEO of CAAIN. “This innovation places the pork industry at the forefront of the agri-food sector by introducing an automated, objective, and sustainable grading system.”

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The Hunt for New Life: Fall Calving at Pride Ranch Episode 1

Video: The Hunt for New Life: Fall Calving at Pride Ranch Episode 1

Fall calving season is officially underway here at Pride Ranch. Today I’m walking the pastures, checking udders, watching behavior, and hoping to find the first newborn of the season. Some cows look close… others are still holding out.

That’s ranch life. A lot of patience. A lot of walking. And sometimes, no calves when you expect them.

In this episode:

• Pasture checks and cow behavior

• Signs a calf is getting close

• Where cows like to hide newborns

• The first official hunt of the season