RED DEER — Farmers who closely track their animals’ life stories may find it easier to build profitability back into the farm. A database that tracks each cow and calf from the farm to the packer can help make decisions when selecting replacement heifers or bulls or when culling the bottom end. “The cow-calf person has really been devoid of true, valuable information that they can take home and use within their herds,” said veterinarian Troy Drake of Cow-Calf Health Management Services. Cattle move through life with different owners and little...MORE