Research points to rising costs as cattle spend more days on feed.
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Liver abscesses in cattle cost producers millions each year
Research into vaccines and early detection is urgent as federal pressure mounts to reduce antibiotic use in livestock
Britain launches bird flu vaccine trials in turkeys
Britain has begun targeted bird flu vaccine trials in turkeys, the government said on Thursday, marking a shift in its approach to controlling the disease that has ravaged flocks and pushed some countries to adopt the technique to help reduce losses.
Different herd, different approach needed for vaccinating calves
Intranasal calf vaccines are common, but they’re not right for every herd
Intranasal vaccines are common on Canadian beef farms, but they’re not right for every herd’s calf vaccination needs.
Don’t blow off that beef producer meeting
Local veterinarians and livestock experts are often called to speak at events put on by local beef producer groups, and that knowledge can help farmers manage their operations better
Local veterinarians and livestock experts often speak at beef producer group events. They have good advice for the farmer on vaccines, calving, beef herd management and more.
Good handling equipment a must on cattle operations
The right cattle handling setup can save labour and make working with livestock safer for both cattle and farmer
For the safety of cattle producers and everyone else dealing with their livestock, including veterinarians who need animals to be safely contained and restrained for treatment, handling systems need to be functional and well maintained, Roy Lewis writes.
A new vaccine for bovine tuberculosis? Maybe not yet, but a step closer
Canadian research suggests bovine TB vaccine candidate MSX-1 may finally offer some protection without interfering with tuberculosis test results, but it’s still early days
Bovine TB vaccine candidate MSX-1 may finally offer cattle some disease protection without interfering with tuberculosis test results, but it’s still early days.
Mixed results on new African swine fever vaccine
The new African swine fever vaccine still has issues, but also gave researchers insight into how virus strain impacts protection against the deadly pig disease
The new African swine fever vaccine still has issues, but also gave researchers insight into how virus strain impacts protection against the deadly pig disease.
Hot tips for cow-calf beef producers
From cattle vaccination and stomach ulcers to headline-making diseases like bovine tuberculosis: Thoughts from a long-time western Canadian veterinarian
From cattle vaccination and stomach ulcers to headline-making diseases like bovine tuberculosis: Thoughts from a long-time western Canadian veterinarian
Global animal health body says vaccines needed to protect humans, trade from bird flu
Vaccinating more animals against bird flu could help protect public health and keep global trade flowing said the head of the World Organization for Animal Health.
Federal government stocks up on human bird flu vaccine
The Canadian government has secured 500,000 doses of a human vaccine against avian influenza as part of a contingency plan to protect those at most risk for the disease.