
Tag Archives Veterinary medicine

Resistance suspected in lice woes
Lice populations in cattle have become much more difficult to control

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

Individual animal treatments are often worth pursuing
Beef 911: We focus on the herd, but it’s often worth it to treat problems specific to one animal

When it comes to equipment, it’s best to be like a Boy Scout
Beef 911: ‘Be prepared’ should be your motto — maintain equipment and have a backup plan

The vaccine supply is more fragile than you might think
Beef 911: Supplies can run short for many reasons, so you need to be prepared for that possibility

Video meat inspection moves a step forward
Beef 911: Changes to allow video ante-mortem inspection and on-farm slaughter make good sense

Montreal’s veterinary college to study eastward expansion
Province backs feasibility study for Rimouski-based program

The goal should always be to produce the healthiest cattle
Beef 911: We need to get rid of the notion that high-risk cattle are the most profitable

Groups call for international response to African swine fever
Joint initiative launched on ASF

Pinkeye in cattle can be costly
Producers should take a holistic approach that begins with preventing its spread
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