Horse slaughter is a fraught issue right now in the Canadian livestock sphere. The author writes that, while it has a role, traceability, transparency and humane handling must be in play.
Animal health
Canada’s slaughter horse industry lacks transparency
Slaughter for horses has a role, but traceability and humane handling must be in play
Engemycin DD approved by Health Canada
Antibiotic from Merck Animal Health treats infections caused by bacteria sensitive to oxytetracycline in cattle, swine and sheep
Merck Animal Health has received approval for its new Category III antibiotic Engemycin DD for use in cattle, sheep and swine.
B.C. ostrich owner condemns violence near embattled farm
One of the owners of Universal Ostrich near Edgewood, B.C. condemned the alleged assault and arson against one of the farm’s neighbours said to have been committed by a protestor. The farm is in a legal battle with federal authorities over a cull order of the farm’s ostriches, which contracted avian influenza.
Mexico sees 32 per cent jump in flesh-eating screwworm cases since August as cases move north
Mexico recorded 6,703 cases of animals infested with New World screwworm as of September 13 since the start of the outbreak in November of last year. That was compared to 5,086 confirmed cases during the previous period, which ended August 17.
U.S. criticizes Mexico’s handling of screwworm near border
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Thursday said Mexico has not adequately enacted protocols to curb the spread of New World screwworm.
Animal rights activists take their game to a new playing field
Canadian football joins recent targets of animal activist campaigns
PETA has played a significant role in my professional life over the years but, until recently, it had never encroached into one of my off-work passions — the Canadian Football League.
Elite Services expands chicken handling into Manitoba
B.C. company Elite Services to take over Unity Catchers poultry operations on Manitoba farms
B.C. poultry handling company Elite Services will take over Unity Catchers’ operations on Manitoba farms
B.C. ostrich flock cull paused amid U.S. push to save them
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A flock of British Columbia ostriches set to be culled after two dead birds tested positive for avian flu has been granted a last-minute stay of execution from Canada’s highest court - for now.
Cassidy Klima named Animal Health Canada executive director
Animal Health Canada has announced Cassidy Klima as its new Executive Director.
Mexico confirms case of New World screwworm in northern state, USDA says
Mexico confirmed a new case of New World screwworm in Sabinas Hidalgo, Nuevo Leon, less than 70 miles (113 km) from the U.S.-Mexico border, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said.
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