SHELFILLEY

News
March 21, 2008
Follow News

Cattle benefit from both hi tech, low stress

Technology. Stress levels. These are words you would normally associate with the business world. However, lately we in the cattle business find ourselves immersed in technology and exploring the ideas behind low-stress livestock handling. Here is a short synopsis of recent educational programs. I hope you can join us for some upcoming classes.Ultrasound technologyThe Douglas County Livestock Association Purebred Breeders' Committee and Oregon State University Extension Service worked together to use technology in genetic evaluation of cattle. The technology was ultrasound scanning of live cattle for carcass characteristics.An ultrasound machine, along with probes and plenty of oil, were used as …

Explore Related Articles

Popular Stories

The News-Review Updated Aug 15, 2012 06:19PM Published Mar 21, 2008 06:20PM Copyright 2008 The News-Review. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.