A University of Saskatchewan team, through years of research, has discovered new information about pig ear necrosis and what hog farmers can do to control it.
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Scientists discover cause of pig ear necrosis
The research findings include development of a vaccine that will help producers control the disfiguring disease
Major U.S. retailers limit infant formula purchases on shortage
Reuters — U.S. retailers including Target, CVS and Walgreens Boots Alliance said on Tuesday they have limited purchases of infant formula due to a supply shortage. The limits come after top supplier Abbott Laboratories in February recalled some baby formula including Similac made at its plant in Michigan over complaints of bacterial infections in infants
Anthrax kills southeastern Saskatchewan sheep
Spores forced up by changes in soil moisture
Dramatic shifts in soil moisture are again bringing anthrax spores to the surface on the Prairies, this time in a southeastern Saskatchewan sheep pasture. Lab results on Wednesday confirmed anthrax as the cause of death of one animal in a flock of sheep in the R.M. of South Qu’Appelle, about 50 km east of Regina,
June winds add to risk of bacterial blight
Some bean, oat, pea crops in Manitoba showing bacterial infections Add bacterial blight to the problems Manitoba producers are fighting this year. Agronomists have noted blight issues in a number of crops, such as oats, dry beans, and some concern in peas, according to provincial crop pathologist David Kaminski. Why it matters: Producers misdiagnosing bacterial
Safety advocates sound alarm over new U.S. hog slaughter rules
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. food safety and the health of plant workers will be at risk from new federal rules that allow meat companies to slaughter hogs as fast as they want and shift the role of government inspectors, food and environmental advocates said on Tuesday. The warnings about the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s
Bovine TB probe turns up more TB-positive cattle
Federal inspectors have confirmed a southeastern Alberta cow found with bovine tuberculosis in September was not just a one-off. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency on Friday reported five more cattle from the initial cow’s index herd in southeastern Alberta are confirmed to have been infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria — presumed to be to be
Canadians to be consulted on irradiation of raw ground beef
Health Canada officials believe Canadians will be more open to the concept of irradiation of fresh and frozen raw beef, following a few highly visible outbreaks in recent years
Health Canada will be consulting with Canadians as the next step in approving irradiation of fresh and frozen raw ground beef. “Canadians and stakeholders will be consulted on the proposed regulatory changes that would permit the irradiation of fresh and frozen raw beef through a 75-day consultation period, ending on Sept. 1, 2016,” said Karen
It’s prime time for anthrax, so keep a close eye on your cattle
Highly contagious, infectious soil-borne disease finds victims in grazing livestock
With high temperatures and drought, cattle and bison are at a higher risk of anthrax. Two bison deaths northwest of North Battleford, Saskatchewan have recently been confirmed as caused by anthrax, and seven others are suspected. Producers are encouraged to keep a watchful eye and to refresh their memories on what to do when anthrax
Test your water before sending cattle out to pasture
Less run-off could make for water quality problems
Limited snowmelt and the lack of rainfall this spring means producers should have the water quality in their pastures tested before turning their livestock out to pasture, North Dakota State University Extension Service specialists advise. “Reduced rainfall means less water from run-off into stock dams,” says John Dhuyvetter, area extension livestock specialist at the North
Federal government unveils plans to tackle drug resistance
Federal Health Minister Rona Ambrose has held a workshop with industry to discuss the plan
The federal government has unveiled a national plan for tackling the growing threat from bacteria increasingly resistant to antibiotics. Late on April 17, the Department of Health issued a press release saying it would propose regulations under the Food and Drugs Act to end growth-promoting claims and bulk imports. It didn’t provide any details on
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