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The beef industry is segmented into different silos: cow-calf, feedlot, packer and more. It's tough to share data between these segments and get a real understanding of how cattle perform in different areas.

A new technology introduced by Zoetis uses blockchain technology to allow data sharing between segments as well as access to data along the beef supply chain. In a recent BoviNews chat, Dr. Kent Andersen from Zoetis described the new technology, called Blockyard, and it's potential impact on the industry. 

Getting accurate weights on your cattle is important to manage performance. Sometimes that can be hard if working cattle isn't easy to do.

In a recent BoviNews Chat, Jason Jones with Datamars talks about a new walk-over weighing technology that captures cattle weights without the cattle handling. And cloud-based technology provides access to data whenever producers need it to make management decisions. 

Over the past several years the dairy industry has placed greater emphasis on the welfare of dairy animals through adoption of enhanced, science-based animal care practices.

There are a lot of pathogens in the environment waiting to infect your herd. These challenges start when calves hit the ground and continue on throughout the life of the animal.

In this BoviNews Chat, Dr. Frank White with Elanco talks about developing a vaccination program that creates lifetime immunity, balancing MLV and inactivated vaccines at the right times. 

A shrinking cow herd and prices impacted by inflation will have an impact on beef prices throughout the supply chain in 2022.

Alternatives to beef, pork and chicken, among other proteins, are becoming more prominent every day. Consumers have a variety of reasons to choose alternative proteins, from sustainability reasons to diet choices.

A recent research study conducted by C.O.nxt looked at consumer perceptions of alternative proteins and how those perceptions have changed over time. Our BoviNews Chat sat down with Marcy Tessmann, President and CEO of C.O.nxt, who discussed the research project.

When it comes to costs on a dairy, labor costs rank near the top, and in some areas those costs are about to go up. A new proposed law in New York would create a 40-hour overtime threshold which could be detrimental to the agriculture sector of this state.

Calving season is the most stressful time for cows. It's also an important time to make sure calves get off on a fast start.

In this BoviNews Chat, Craig Belknap with Diamond V talks about key management factors producers should follow to help cows and calves navigate this critical period. 

Supply and demand has a significant impact on beef prices and 2022 will be no different. Inflation is causing higher beef prices for consumers, which could have an impact on demand. A shrinking cow herd offset by growth in beef-dairy crosses will affect supply.

In this BoviNews Chat, Brian Earnest from CoBank goes through a forecast for the 2022 beef market and an analysis of the factors that will impact beef prices going forward. 

The cattle market is continuously changing year after year and how you bring your herd or individual genetics to market should reflect these industry changes.