Liverstock management systems and methods

US20080065444A1Inactive Publication Date: 2008-03-13MWI VETERINARY SUPPLY
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Current Assignee / Owner
MWI VETERINARY SUPPLY
Publication Date
2008-03-13
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

This invention relates to systems and methods for managing livestock, such as cattle, from conception to consumption. More particularly, this invention relates to systems and methods in which users, such as producers, feedlot managers, packers, buyers, sellers, and consumers, are brought together through shared information and improved communication. Users may access one or more applications, tools, and / or systems to increase the value of each animal, monitor and track each animal, and improve the efficiency of their operation.
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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] This is application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 071,437, filed Feb. 7, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND

[0002] This invention relates to systems and methods for managing livestock, such as cattle, from conception to consumption. More particularly, this invention relates to systems and methods in which members of the livestock production chain, such as producers, feedlot managers, packers, and retailers, are brought together through an Internet-based platform which integrates information, technology-based tools, and electronic commerce designed to improve communication throughout the livestock industry and to provide systems and methods for tracking animal performance, creating increased value, and improving overall operational efficiency and quality.

[0003] The livestock industry is a multi-billion dollar business. Beginning at the producer or ranch level, owners typically raise animals unt...

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