The Angus Association of Canada will receive just over $1.6 million in funding through the project component of its Agricultural Sciences program to help improve genetic evaluation tools for Canada’s beef and dairy cattle.
The CAA says that with the federal support, it will “leverage cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, cameras and computer vision systems, to collect large amounts of accurate data on traits that affect producer profitability, animal health and welfare, and environmental sustainability.”
“Through this project, in partnership with Holstein Canada, our goal is to utilize cutting-edge camera and artificial intelligence (AI) technology to develop new ways to measure traits in Angus and Holstein cattle that impact producer profitability, animal health and welfare, and carcass quality,” said Miles Immerker, CEO of the Angus Association of Canada.
As of January 1, 2024, Canada’s cattle herd, including beef and dairy cattle, totals 11.1 million head.
