Three more bovine tuberculosis infections have been found in Saskatchewan following investigation into a case confirmed Nov. 29, 2024.
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Bovine tuberculosis cases found in Saskatchewan
Three bovine tuberculosis infections found during investigation into a case confirmed late last year
Less is more for lamb litter size
Sheep producers may pay for larger litter sizes in increased mortality rates and lower finishing weights
Sheep producers may pay for larger litter sizes in increased mortality rates and lower finishing weights, researcher warns.
Pheromone product promises to keep cattle calmer
FerAppease, which mimics the scent of a cow’s udder, may help boost cattle gains and immune systems
Pheromone product FerAppease, which mimics the scent of a cow’s udder, may help boost cattle gains and immune systems by lowering calf stress during key periods.
Keep on top of pain this calving season: What the beef producer should know about pain management
Controlling pain during calving can help keep both calf and mother healthy and lead to better outcomes
Having painkillers for hard calf births can lead to healthy calves and beef cows this calving season, Manitoba veterinarians say.
So your beef cow is lame
What to do when lameness strikes the cow-calf operation, and how the farmer can avoid hoof and leg problems in the first place
How to protect cow hoof health and, if that fails, next steps for cow-calf farmers when one of their beef herd comes up lame.
The times —and technology —are a-changin’ for livestock production
The world just keeps evolving, and the cattle industry changes right alongside it
Technology that is standard for cattle producers today changed the game when is was first introduced. Chances are, the same will be true when tomorrow’s ranchers look back, decades from now.
What’s up with those extra teats?
How and when should you remove supernumerary teats on heifers?
Cattle health advice: How and when should you remove supernumerary teats on heifers? It’ll be different between beef and dairy.
Manitoba Pork reflections and predictions for 2025
Manitoba's pork producers have some uncertain waters ahead to navigate, not least of which being an incoming Trump administration in the U.S.
Manitoba’s pork producers have some uncertain waters ahead to navigate, not least of which being an incoming Trump administration in the U.S.
Our relationship with horses, and horse slaughter
Banning horse transport for slaughter neglects the reality faced by many older horses
Banning horse transport for slaughter neglects the reality faced by many older horses in Canada.
A plant-based tool against E. coli in chickens
Research looks to plant extracts for new avenue on antimicrobial action
Alberta poultry research is looking at extracts from plants able to grow on the Prairies and which could inhibit growth of E. coli and could be fed to chickens.
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