Lamb producers say ewe nutritional needs vary so greatly depending on the number of lambs being carried that producers need reliable and affordable access to ultrasound services.

Sheep producers push for relaxed ultrasound tech rules

Currently, only vets can provide ultrasound preg checking on a flock that isn’t theirs or their employer’s

Sheep producers want access to contract services for ultrasound preg checking, something they currently have to invest in on their own, or arrange through a veterinarian visit. Manitoba Sheep chair Morgan Moore says making room for contracted ultrasound preg checks, from technicians accredited under an incoming Canadian Sheep Federation framework, would fill a critical gap

A study has found the grain is an ideal and safe contrast agent for diagnosing swallowing disorders.   PHOTO: UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO

Barley not barium

The familiar cereal crop can also be an imaging agent for medical tests

Toasted barley could aid the medical field in diagnosing certain medical conditions. That’s because the toasted grain, when struck by a common laser beam, illuminates the throat and gastrointestinal tract. The discovery could improve the ability to diagnose swallowing disorders, which affect millions, as well as gut disorders. What’s more, because many human diets already


STARS heavily reliant on donors

Patients are not required to pay for emergency transport

Since its conception 30 years ago, STARS has been a not-for-profit organization and in Manitoba, patients do not receive any request for repayment of the cost of their transport. An average flight runs at approximately, $5,400 and a medically equipped helicopter costs $5 million. Funding for the service comes from donations and fundraising, and the

Beef 911: Rectal palpation versus ultrasound for pregnant cows

Beef 911: Rectal palpation versus ultrasound for pregnant cows

Both methods have advantages, but the key is having reproductive exams at least once a year

Both rectal palpation and ultrasounding for pregnancy have advantages depending on their intended application, and both require a skilled veterinarian performing the pregnancy exam to get accurate results. I will outline the pros and cons of each method so you can see how to best fit them into your farming operation, and dispel some myths

two veterinarians arm wrestling

Airdrie vet aids fellow vet in Ukraine for bid to win Easi-Scan

Social media savvy and the hashtag #VoteForVadim having great success

Even though he doesn’t speak a word of Ukrainian, Airdrie vet Cody Creelman, was drawn to the online videos of Vadim Pryadko, who lives in a town called Khmelnitsky near the Polish border. “We developed a relationship,” said Creelman. “We started talking about what type of practice he was at, what kind of school he


Summer Brings A Reduction In Fertility In Breeding Pigs

Bernie Peet is president of Pork Chain Consulting Ltd. of Lacombe, Alberta, and editor of Wes tern Hog Journal. His columns run every second week It’s difficult to think about seasonal infertility, which is associated with hot weather and declining day length, when we are still in the grip of winter. However, some things can

Data Can Equal Dollars When Selling Cattle

Getting data back on your cattle can help producers make better decisions and earn premiums, says a leading cattle buyer. Feedlots are moving towards a more sophisticated method of valuating cattle and that’s creating opportunities for producers, Travis Hickey told attendees at the recent Ranching Opportunities seminar in Olds. The value for feeder cattle can

Eliminating The Weaning-To-Mating Interval

Bernie Peet is president of Pork Chain Consulting Ltd. of Lacombe, Alberta, and editor of Western Hog Journal. His columns will run every second week in the Manitoba Co-operator. Arecent roadshow in Western Australia, organized by the Pork Co-operative Research Centre (CRC), based at the University of Adelaide, featured a presentation by Dr. Jeff Downing


Early For Grain, Late For Forage

“If I want them for a feedlot-based production system, I’d be willing to pay a premium for the early-calved steers because I can get them ready for slaughter 2.5 months earlier.” – HUSHTON BLOCK Calving on grass in the spring is not only easier on the rancher and the vet bills, it’s also cheaper in