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Animal welfare research is becoming about the emotional state of the animal rather than its health, Dr. Ed Pajor says. (John Greig photo)

Greig: Animal welfare research focusing more on emotional states

By GFM Network News, John Greig May 15, 2017

Animal welfare research is moving beyond identifying what keeps an animal healthy, to focus more on their state of being and their happiness. For years, farmers have justified the way they manage and house animals based on objective measures of their health: disease prevalence, growth rates and feed consumption. Consumer research, however, shows that’s not

Livestock

New pain control medication for livestock hits the market

Calgary-based company creates affordable medication for horses and cattle  just in time for new code-of-practice rules

By Alexis Kienlen November 4, 2015

A Calgary-based company has created a pain control drug that could be a game changer for the North American cattle and horse industries. Oral Meloxicam, a tasteless liquid that can be administered orally or added to feed, is the first pain control medication developed for livestock in North America. “The most common procedure we can

Livestock

Horses are prone to allergic reactions

Horse Health: There are multiple triggers that can cause either skin or respiratory reaction

By Carol Shwetz July 7, 2015

Horses, just like humans, can and do get allergies. Although allergies in horses are not fully understood, we do know that the root cause lies in the immune system. The body becomes hypersensitive and appears to “overreact” to seemingly innocuous substances called allergens. Histamine, a naturally occurring hormone in the body, reaches overly high levels,

Livestock

What if my horse needs colic surgery?

Horse Health: Surgery is sometimes necessary to save a horse’s life

By Carol Shwetz May 12, 2015

The chance that your horse might require surgery for colic is low, very low, yet mentally entertaining the possibility and having a game plan could make a difference for you and your horse. The reason for this is simply because a successful outcome to colic surgery is time sensitive. While deciding to do colic surgery

Country Crossroads

Add More Music To Your Life This Year

By Julie Garden-Robinson February 26, 2009

Researchers have shown that music is good for your health, whether you are a practising musician or an avid listener. For example, if you’re scheduled for surgery, you may want to bring your CD or MP3 player to the hospital. Be sure you have your favourite relaxing musical selections to enjoy before and after surgery.

Country Crossroads

Osteoarthritis — a painful but manageable disease

By Joyce Slobogian January 8, 2009

Anyone who experiences joint pain for more than two weeks should see a trusted doctor. I always say that when I turned 60, my body turned against me. That’s when I first started having joint pain in my left hip. It got worse and worse, until I had to quit my job. A year after

News

Farmers need to stretch

By Bonnie Baltessen November 20, 2008

Taking a few moments away from farming to stretch can go a long ways toward avoiding the chronic pain that often accompanies a career in agriculture, says Roland Reenders, a Workplace Safety and Health division ergonomist with a farming background. Speaking at the Farm Safety and Health seminar held in Winnipeg on Nov. 6 and

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Killing or managing pain in horses

October 16, 2008

Pain becomes suffering when its message is ignored Although painkillers appear to bring relief and improvement in a horse’s condition, their indiscriminate use may not be the most intelligent means to furthering health and well-being. It has become easy to relieve pain and inf lam-mat ion with present-day drugs. Phenylbutazone is the one most commonly

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Greig: Animal welfare research focusing more on emotional states

New pain control medication for livestock hits the market

Horses are prone to allergic reactions

What if my horse needs colic surgery?

Add More Music To Your Life This Year

Osteoarthritis — a painful but manageable disease

Farmers need to stretch

Killing or managing pain in horses

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