
Tag Archives Microbiology

Soil tests seek a non-chemical attraction
Researchers hope to hone in on biological soil testing when it comes to inoculating legumes

Newborn babies’ first gut bacteria may have effect on ability to fight disease
This could eventually allow doctors to establish beneficial bacteria right after birth

Reach for the top
It’s not just soil microbes that set crops up for success — it’s the right ones

Spend a little now and make money later
Reduced death loss, fewer open cows, and reduced shedding are major benefits from a proper vaccination program

Cow antibodies show a path to fighting human disease
Novel vaccines combine natural antibodies and engineer antigens to trigger immune response

G7 told to act on antibiotics as dreaded superbug hits U.S.
The U.S. has recorded its first case of resistance to last-resort drug, but it has already surfaced in Canada and Europe

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

PED vaccine could aid in disease fight
Developers are waiting for approval to begin clinical trials

Beef 911: Preventing negative side-effects of cattle vaccinations
It is good practice to take a walk through any recently vaccinated cattle to check for reactions

More clubroot confirmed in Manitoba, but mostly low levels
The good news — farmers can still prevent this potentially destructive canola disease from getting out of control