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Bovine tuberculosis calls for healthy divide between wildlife and livestock

Elk are commonly considered the problem species for bovine tuberculosis history in Manitoba, but one wildlife expert warns against developing blinders on other host species that could spread infection to cattle herds

Elk are commonly considered the problem species for bovine tuberculosis history in Manitoba, but one wildlife expert warns against developing blinders on other host species, like white-tailed deer, that could spread infection to cattle herds.






Stressful transport conditions and poor trailer design are leading to pig mortality, meat quality loss and financial penalties in the pork industry, according to a Canadian research scientist. Photo: Miguel Perfectti/GettyImages

Pig transport stress costs pork sector

Popular livestock trailer designs also increase pig stress during transport, hitting at meat quality, animal welfare and farm profit, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada researcher says

Popular livestock trailer designs also increase pig stress during transportation, hitting at meat quality, animal welfare and farm profit, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada researcher says


The living architecture of a horse hoof — laminae, fascia and blood vessels — is meant to stay in alignment with the bone.

Coffin bone rotation a misleading phrase

The coffin bone isn’t the thing moving wrong in coffin bone rotation, and that distinction matters when talking about laminitis in horse health

The coffin bone isn’t the thing moving in cases of coffin bone rotation; the horse’s hoof capsule is. The distinction matters when talking about laminitis and horse health.


Fans are a critical part of decreasing heat stress in dairy cattle.

Cow heat stress cuts at dairy farm profit

Quebec research shows the index for heat and humidity hits its threshold more days than expected for dairy cows

Quebec research shows the index for heat and humidity hits threshold more days than expected for dairy cows, resulting in production drops and reproductive issues.

Cows and calves on pasture.

Canada’s BSE program has seen steps forward

Canadian cattle farmers and local veterinarians have a key role in maintaining Canada’s BSE negligible risk status that protects Canada’s beef trade

Canadian cattle farmers and local veterinarians have a key role in maintaining Canada’s BSE negligible risk status that protects Canada’s beef trade.