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Sitting in the hot seat can toast your bottom

By Reuters March 14, 2012

Bottom warmers in cars may ease frigid winter commutes, but dermatologists warn that extended exposure to seat heaters can lead to a skin condition called “toasted skin syndrome.” Two reports in the Archives of Dermatology describe rashes on legs that erupt by pressing against warmed-up seats for prolonged periods of time. It might be ugly,

Cereals, Crops, News

Grain commission defended

By Allan Dawson March 14, 2012

With the Canadian Wheat Board’s monopoly soon to disappear there’s talk of overhauling Canada’s grading and quality control system, which begs the question: is the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) still needed? “The short answer is yes, there is a need for the grain commission,” chief commissioner Elwin Hermanson said in an interview March 1. “If

Crops, Grain Markets, News, Oilseeds

Western Canadian flaxseed prices edge higher

By Adam Johnston March 14, 2012

Western Canadian flaxseed cash bids have advanced in the past month, with fresh export demand along with tight supply concerns contributing to the firmness, said an industry participant. “The Chinese market has really helped out western Canadian flax prices this year,” said Chuck Penner, an analyst with Left Field Commodity Research in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The

Beef cattle, Livestock, News

Common pitfalls of semen evaluation

By Roy Lewis March 14, 2012

In the past 31 years of semen evaluating bulls, I have come across many tricks of the trade to make this procedure run very smoothly. Every situation is different and every set of bulls somewhat unique so most of these points involve common-sense and casual observations I have made over the years. A common dilemma

Livestock, News

PRRS can interact with other viruses

By Shannon VanRaes March 14, 2012

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome, or PRRS virus, continues to be an issue for Manitoba hog producers. “Manitoba has always been focused on biosecurity on farms, and it continues to be a primary focus through government and industry programs,” said Blaine Tully. “And going forward we continue to focus on biosecurity on farms, primarily focused

Country Crossroads, News

Rural doctors: Communities must grow their own MDs to fill shortages

By Alex Binkley March 5, 2012

Not only does rural Canada suffer from doctor shortages, it also has to contend with a medical system that doesn’t fully understand the challenges farmers face, says medical student Wilf Stymiest. Both those shortcomings could be addressed if governments encouraged more rural students into careers in medicine and health, he said in an interview. He

Livestock, News

Prevent hardware disease in cattle

By NDSU Release March 5, 2012

Inverted tires can make great containers to hold cattle feed and water, but tires also can pose health risks for the animals if the tires aren’t maintained regularly. “If the tires you are using on your operation have wire in the walls, this wire can break off and subsequently be consumed by cattle,” warns North

News

Washington wants healthier school meals in bid to reduce obesity in kids

By Ian Simpson February 15, 2012

School meals for millions of children will be healthier under obesity-fighting USDA standards that double the fruits and vegetables in cafeteria lunches. But french fries remain on the menu. In the first major changes to school breakfasts and lunches in more than 15 years, the new guidelines will affect nearly 32 million children who eat

Livestock, News

Colostrum boosts the health of cattle throughout their lifetime

By Shannon VanRaes February 15, 2012

An ounce of prevention is still worth a pound of cure, provincial extension vet Dr. Wayne Tomlinson told producers during a Beef and Forage Week seminar in Teulon. Vaccinations and proper colostrum uptake don’t just give calves a good start, but also keep them healthy into adulthood and the feedlot as well, he said. “Without

Beef cattle, Livestock, News

Diagnosing common problems in young calves

By Roy Lewis February 16, 2012

Every calving season veterinarians are called on to examine calves with a multitude of problems. Some are herd related but many are individual problems of no concern to the rest of the herd. Most cases fall into a few broad categories. Each category has a much different treatment regime. This article will break out these

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Tag Archives Medicine

Sitting in the hot seat can toast your bottom

Grain commission defended

Western Canadian flaxseed prices edge higher

Common pitfalls of semen evaluation

PRRS can interact with other viruses

Rural doctors: Communities must grow their own MDs to fill shortages

Prevent hardware disease in cattle

Washington wants healthier school meals in bid to reduce obesity in kids

Colostrum boosts the health of cattle throughout their lifetime

Diagnosing common problems in young calves

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