Canada’s beef farmers could sure use more on-label uses approved for toltrazuril, but that means research in an age of funding cuts, veterinarian Roy Lewis writes.
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Beef sector needs more research into protozoal disease
Beef 911: Canada’s beef farmers could sure use more on-label use of toltrazuril, but that would mean more research dollars
Researchers stay on trail of bovine bird flu’s origin
A new discovery in the Netherlands, the first such finding outside the U.S., highlights the need for ongoing vigilance and risk assessment
Canada’s dairy cattle herd is so far spared from avian flu, and work continues to contain its spread in the U.S., but the disease is far from gone.
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.
Linebreeding horses drives genetic bottlenecks
Too much linebreeding and prioritizing pedigree can narrow genetic diversity and lead to horse health problems in future generations
Too much linebreeding and prioritizing pedigree can narrow genetic diversity and lead to horse health problems in future generations.
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.
Veterinarian care boosted for remote Manitoba areas
Manitoba Government says partnership and new funding will improve access to veterinary care in remote areas of Manitoba
Manitoba Government says partnership and new funding will improve access to veterinary care in remote areas of Manitoba.
Treating cattle with a dart gun: when is it the right call?
Remote delivery devices can be great tools that require less labour and reduce stress on animals
Remote delivery devices, dart guns, can be great tools that require less labour and reduce stress on animals
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