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Cow-Calfenomics returns this January

Cow-Calfenomics makes its return in January. Bruce Viney, economics extension specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, says it’s a jam-packed day with a well-rounded agenda and interesting speakers and interactive sessions on management in the Alberta cow-calf business.


Interview with Bruce Viney (3:25 minutes) ( Mb)

Cow-Calfenomics is being held in four locations: January 15 in Vermilion, January 16 in Westlock, January 17 in Olds, and January 22 in Lethbridge. To register call 1-800-387-6030. You can also find information and register by going to www.agriculture.alberta.ca/events.

Source : Alberta agriculture and forestry

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Advancing Swine Disease Traceability: USDA's No-Cost RFID Tag Program for Market Channels

Video: Advancing Swine Disease Traceability: USDA's No-Cost RFID Tag Program for Market Channels

On-demand webinar, hosted by the Meat Institute, experts from the USDA, National Pork Board (NPB) and Merck Animal Health introduced the no-cost 840 RFID tag program—a five-year initiative supported through African swine fever (ASF) preparedness efforts. Beginning in Fall 2025, eligible sow producers, exhibition swine owners and State Animal Health Officials can order USDA-funded RFID tags through Merck A2025-10_nimal Health.

NPB staff also highlighted an additional initiative, funded by USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Veterinary Services through NPB, that helps reduce the cost of transitioning to RFID tags across the swine industry and strengthens national traceability efforts.

Topics Covered:

•USDA’s RFID tag initiative background and current traceability practices

•How to access and order no-cost 840 RFID tags

•Equipment support for tag readers and panels

•Implementation timelines for market and cull sow channels How RFID improves ASF preparedness an