AgSights
294 Mill Street East, Suite 209 N0B 1S0 Elora, ON, Canada

Products can make us money, but a good system like bioLinks can help us make a fortune. - Buis Beef Inc. Read more about the Buis's on-farm store success, and how bioLinks has helped streamline their business.

For the first time ever in one year, the Mark of Excellence Award was presented to two strong leaders paving the way of improvement in the North American seedstock industry. We are thrilled to introduce Lee Leachman of Leachman Cattle and Soderglen Ranches Ltd. as the recipients of the 2021 Mark of Excellence Award. Congratulations to both recipients!

Is "better" ultrasound data about marketing or about selection? We have taken more breeder calls than usual over the last 2 weeks requesting an explanation for... the change in their data. In the past they had used another lab and/or scanning technician that had old scanning technology. Most times it goes something like, we had better data last year. After a quick conversation, most if not all of them appreciate the changes and know they are improvements. The word better" has many meanings and they always reflect perspective. From a marketing standpoint most agree bigger ribeyes and higher IMF are better. But, from a breeding and selection perspective, "better" means more accurately described animals. I equate accurate data to a good friend, who tells you the truth. In contrast, lower accuracy better data is the compliment that makes you feel good. While the compliment may be well intended, it’s a lie. It makes you feel better but doesn’t force you to change. The friend telling you that your zipper is down, sure does. As breeders of seedstock, you spend way too much time and money to improve your cattle to pay for hollow compliments. You need the truth so you can pull up your zipper. Accuracy matters. A little over three years ago CUP Lab implemented brand new models for IMF interpretations using 5 different ultrasound machines. Two models used old scanning technology while three were brand new to beef carcass ultrasound. From those, the three new technologies are shining in ways never seen before. Regarding IMF we have seen lower lows and higher highs than ever before. They have also shown more accuracy by finding the true outliers on both ends that were lost in the middle before. If you are truly a seedstock breeder (we know you are) seek out those technicians with the ExaGo, CUP Lab Evo, and Ibex in order to get a dose of truth from a true friend.

Are you planning for your herd's next bull? Jasper Munro, AgSights, will discuss strategies bull buyers can implement when searching for their next herd sire. T...wo Zoom options: March 16 @ 12:30 PM March 17 @ 12:30PM Please register by emailing [email protected] or by phoning 902-893-7455. Space is limited!

Congratulations to AgSights' Board Member Jeff Fitzpatrick-Stilwell for being chosen as one of the Canadian Western Agribition Top 50 influential leaders in Canadian Agriculture. We are thrilled to see your efforts and dedication to Canadian agriculture being recognized through this prestigious award! https://buff.ly/2Mo9NCo