Positive signs for the status of avian influenza in Canada

Jun 20, 2023

One thing we can be sure of is that things will evolve and change. Since 2021 Canadians have been battling the emergence of avian influenza H5N1. This spring signs are hopeful as the number of infections have declined across the country for both commercial and non-commercial poultry owners. Some provinces have reported no infections. This has CFIA hopeful that summer will be less eventful.

Vigilance will be ramped up for wild bird migration this fall. Fingers-crossed as it has been a stressful few years for poultry owners, on top of an already stressful time. In the meantime, officials express concern for poultry owners who may be experiencing biosecurity fatigue.

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Video: What If Everything You Knew About Feed Inventory Was Wrong?

AI, Agriculture & the Future of Smart Farming with BinSentry CEO Ben Allen. Every day, livestock producers make thousands of dollars' worth of decisions based on one simple question: How much feed is actually left in the bin? For decades, the answer has often been an estimate.

In this episode of AgTech with Andrew, I sit down with Ben Allen, CEO of BinSentry, to explore how artificial intelligence, machine vision and real-time data are transforming one of agriculture's most overlooked challenges—feed and grain inventory management.
We discuss why some of the biggest inefficiencies in livestock production aren't happening in the barn, but throughout the feed supply chain. Ben shares insights from his career leading agricultural technology companies, explains why AI must solve real business problems to earn producer trust, and offers his vision for the connected farm of the future.

In this interview, you'll discover:
Why feed inventory has remained one of agriculture's biggest blind spots
How AI is reducing costly feed outages, waste and unnecessary deliveries
The hidden safety risks of traditional bin inspections
What separates successful ag technologies from those that never gain adoption
How connected farms are changing decision-making for producers, feed mills and integrators
Why real-time inventory may become as important as precision planting and autonomous equipment

Whether you're a livestock producer, grain farmer, feed manufacturer, ag retailer, nutritionist or simply passionate about the future of agriculture, this conversation offers valuable insights into where the industry is headed.