Local veterinarians and livestock experts often speak at beef producer group events. They have good advice for the farmer on vaccines, calving, beef herd management and more.
Animal health
Don’t blow off that beef producer meeting
Local veterinarians and livestock experts are often called to speak at events put on by local beef producer groups, and that knowledge can help farmers manage their operations better
Equine herpes case confirmed at Moose Jaw Exhibition Company
The Moose Jaw Exhibition Company has been placed under quarantine, effective Dec. 22, due to a confirmed case of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) at the grounds.
Five new CWD cases confirmed in Manitoba
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been found in five more Manitoba deer, including in two new municipalities without previous cases
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been found in five more Manitoba deer, including in two new municipalities without previous cases of the disease.
USDA confirms bird flu case in Wisconsin dairy herd as new wildlife spillover
The United States Department of Agriculture on Friday confirmed that a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a Wisconsin dairy herd marked a new spillover event from wildlife to cattle, separate from previous outbreaks.
Canada, U.K. agree to cooperate on veterinary medicine, vaccine approvals
Canada and the UK have agreed to work together to streamline the regulation of veterinary medicines and vaccines.
U.S. senators push USDA for urgent action on bird flu vaccine
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators this week urged the administration of President Donald Trump to finalize a science-based plan for developing a bird flu vaccine for livestock, according to a letter seen by Reuters.
European bird flu spike due to record wild birds cases, EFSA says
An unprecedented number of bird flu outbreaks among wild birds and their wide geographic spread are driving an early and strong wave of the disease in Europe this year, the European Food Safety Authority said on Thursday.
Real farm talk on switching to open sow housing
What actually worked for these Prairie pig farmers when it came time to swap out gestation stalls in their barns for group sow housing systems? What were the results?
What actually worked for these Prairie pig farmers when it came time to swap gestation stalls in their barns for group sow housing? What were the results?
Bring focused approach to target systems, not producers says animal activist
Darren Vanstone explains the process of reframing animal agriculture through advocacy and activism at the Human Canada One Health One Welfare Conference.
Beware giving horses too much iron
While an important nutrient, horses consuming too much iron through diet or water water can risk health problems like laminitis
Horses consuming too much iron through diet or water water can risk health problems like laminitis. Mineral testing forage and water is good practice for horse owners.