As part of the UK’s FAO Reference Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), Cefas recently co-delivered a five-day workshop on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) for bacterial pathogens relevant to aquatic organisms, together with the UK’s Animal Plant Health Agency (APHA), the …| marinescience.blog.gov.uk
From cattle vaccination and stomach ulcers to headline-making diseases like bovine tuberculosis: Thoughts from a long-time western Canadian veterinarian The post Hot tips for cow-calf beef producers appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorLivestock & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
Manitoba’s pork industry gives the province a lot to be proud of.| The Western ProducerOpinions & Blogs | The Western Producer
A veterinarian discusses causes, signs and prognosis of stifle injuries in beef bulls. The post Stifle injuries frequently mark the end for breeding bulls appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen
Canadian researchers have studied the effectiveness of BVD vaccination in cow herds. The post Preventing bovine viral diarrhea in cow herds appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen
Hormone implants can lead to bigger calves — reducing greenhouse gas intensity, land use intensity and giving the beef farmer more profit, a Manitoba-based model suggests. The post Calf hormone implants can give environmental, financial wins appeared first on Grainews.| GrainewsLivestock & Production Tips - Grainews
Nature writes the best horror stories – In The New York Times’ recent piece, the return of the screwworm, a flesh‑eating parasite once eradicated from the U.S. Indeed, cattle ranchers are once again staring at wounds riddled with maggots. This insect, which devastated cattle in the 20th century, is making a comeback, spurring governments to […] The post From pasture to lab: The new biotech toolkit for cattle appeared first on Labiotech.eu. © Labiotech UG and Labiotech.eu. Unauthori...| Labiotech.eu
We totally understand why a lot of people would want to have pets. For them, having a pet is similar to having a family member at home. Aside that they can relieve people of the stress they feel, pets can actually be considered as a good company. Just imagine the comfort they can bring to … Continue reading "Partner with a Vet Clinic in Singapore"| Life Begins At Trendy
Manitoba’s pork industry gives the province a lot to be proud of.| Manitoba Co-operator
Ovotransferrin (OVT) is a significant protein found in egg white. It plays a crucial role in binding and transporting iron in animals. This property allows OVT to exhibit both bacteriostatic and bactericidal activities. Such actions are vital for maintaining animal health. Antimicrobial Properties of Ovotransferrin OVT effectively controls the growth of various pathogenic microorganisms. These […] The post Ovotransferrin in Veterinary Medicine appeared first on IVC Journal.| IVC Journal
The CFIA was unconvinced that suggested measures could offset the risk of importing bee pests along with bulk bee replacement stock.| Alberta Farmer Express
KPKM Minister Mohamad Sabu says Malaysia's pork self-sufficiency ratio (SSR) dropped by 15 percentage points to 69.6% in 2023 from 84.6% in 2022 due to ASF outbreaks. Though Malaysia achieved 93.4% pork SSR in 2021, the government now targets 90% by 2030.| CodeBlue
Final amendments to Canada's pullet and laying hen code of practice have been published, the National Farm Animal Care Council and Egg Farmers of Canada announced on Thursday.| Farmtario
Trade tensions raise the risk of Canada’s beef producers being left short of the medicines they need for their cattle herds.| Manitoba Co-operator
Report from Cornell University researchers details how much it costs to have a dairy cow infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza.| Alberta Farmer Express
Report from Cornell University researchers details how much it costs to have a dairy cow infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza.| Grainews
If you're thinking about investing in new kit, there’s still time to apply for the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2025. Applications are open now and will close at midday on 10 July.| Farming
Farmers in England can now get funding for vet visits for each of their herds or flocks of the same species. This includes Animal Health and Welfare Reviews and follow-up visits for endemic diseases, available through the Get Funding to Improve Animal Health and Welfare service. Join our July webinars to find out what the offer includes, how to apply and how it can support your farm.| Farming
From today, farmers in England can get a funded vet visit for each of their herds or flocks of the same species. This helps those with multiple groups of cattle, pigs or sheep to access tailored animal health and welfare support across their business.| defrafarming.blog.gov.uk
What is Johne’s Disease Costing You? Reducing the Economic Impact of Johne’s Disease in Beef Herds…Johne’s Disease (JD), caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (M…| Dairy and Beef Cattle Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is ramping up efforts to control a dangerous livestock pest by releasing millions of sterile flies over Texas The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is ramping up efforts to control a dangerous livestock pest by releasing millions of sterile flies over Texas and Mexico, targeting the New World Screwworm (NWS), a flesh-eating maggot that threatens American agriculture.| Texas Politics
Throughout this year’s Invasive Species Week, an annual event organised by the GB Non-Native Species Secretariat (GB NNSS), we have explored the many detrimental impacts invasive non-native species can have on our ecosystems and society. Whilst prevention remains the most …| Marine Science
Invasive non-native species, both plants and animals, threaten our native wildlife, natural ecosystems, economy, health, and interfere with activities we enjoy. Invasive Species Week is led by the GB Non Native Species Secretariat and is an annual event to raise …| Marine Science
The One Food programme team at the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) and Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) recently visited the FAO head office in Rome, Italy to co-lead a collaborative workshop on multi-hazard monitoring and …| Marine Science
Avoiding hoof cracks begins with giving your horse a diet that supports gut health, followed by good hoof care like proper trimming.| Manitoba Co-operator
DARD has produced advice to farmers on water requirements for livestock and dairy hygiene.| Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Hops provide the key ingredient for a new bee immunity tool approved for beekeeper use in Canada by Health Canada.| Manitoba Co-operator
The recent foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Germany tells us that we all collectively need to be on the lookout for it.| Grainews
How to protect cow hoof health and, if that fails, next steps for cow-calf farmers when one of their beef herd comes up lame. The post So your beef cow is lame appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorColumns & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
Wildfires have exceeded all records in the 2023 season. Both British Columbia and Alberta are expected to see more than two million hectares destroyed. There has been steady growth in the number and size of wildfires since the 1980s. Drought, global warming and storms are generally the culprits and there has been plenty of smoke The post Smoke inhalation can affect cattle appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorColumns & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
Olds College expands animal health programs with thrice-yearly intakes (VTA, VMR, VT) starting Sept. 2025. Streamlined pathways & articulation with St. Matthew’s University offer flexible career options.| Alberta Farmer Express
In writing for the past several years for Grainews it was nice trying to create articles that had application to the cattle, grain and mixed farmers out| Grainews
Over the last decade or so, artificial insemination (AI), not to be confused with the other AI (artificial intelligence), has seen an upsurge in the| Grainews
Symptoms of Western equine encephalitis and tips for preventing the disease.| Canadian Cattlemen
There’s a colorful new resident on the Tropics Trail – and his feathered wings are possible because of the Minnesota Zoo’s commitment to collaboration. The Read More| Minnesota Zoo
Shipping fever. Bovine respiratory disease (BRD). Whatever name you give it, it remains the number one cause of death in feedlots. It pops up on cow-calf operations, too. The Beef Cattle Research Council’s website notes that BRD is a leading cause of death, illness and antibiotic treatment in calves from three weeks of age to […] Read more The post Stress, biosecurity and bovine respiratory disease appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenAnimal Health , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Baxter, a Nigerian Dwarf goat, found himself in a predicament last September. He couldn’t pee! This seemingly simple problem was actually a life-threatening emergency called “obstructive urolithiasis,” meaning he had developed urinary stones stuck in his urethra. Sound scary? It is! Urinary stones are one of the most common medical emergencies in male goats, and…| Large Animal Hospital » College of Veterinary Medicine » Universi...
How low-stress cattle handling keeps cattle healthier, especially in feedlots, and tips for keeping bovine stress lower.| Canadian Cattlemen
Dr. Brenda Ralston and her team have been getting to the root of the problem to see what is actually causing itching in cattle. The post Blaming parasites for itchy cattle only scratches surface, study finds appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenAnimal Health , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Vaccination requires an open dialogue between the producer and a vet, discussing what to vaccinate for and when. Knowing how to read the labels of the vaccine is just as important. The post How to read a vaccine label appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen
An overview of how cattle can be exposed to petroleum or other hydrocarbon mixtures and signs of toxicity.| Canadian Cattlemen
Treating horses like pets restricts healthy movement and activity, critical social interaction in a herd, leads to unnatural feeding strategies and practices and can seriously impact a horse's health and well-being.| Alberta Farmer Express
Feedlot owners and backgrounders across this country always have one question for me: “Is there anything new out there to combat mycoplasma?” While there| Grainews
Learn how internal parasites develop resistance to livestock dewormers, whether resistance is a problem in Canadian beef herds and how to prevent and manage resistance while maintaining animal health.| Canadian Cattlemen
The recent passing of highly pathogenic avian influenza A into bovines in the United States has people talking about the value of biosecurity in beef| Grainews
Remember the COVID rapid test? That was a point-of-need test designed to find a target and match it to a “binder” which then changes the colour if it’s| Canadian Cattlemen
Toe tip necrosis syndrome is a hind-limb lameness of feedlot cattle that develops days to weeks after arrival at the feedlot. This disease is also known| Canadian Cattlemen
What foreign animal diseases are we most concerned about entering Canada? You’ve probably heard a lot about African swine fever lately. Before 2022,| Canadian Cattlemen
This article was originally published at beefresearch.ca. It is reprinted here with the permission of the Beef Cattle Research Council. For Tyler and| Canadian Cattlemen
Bladder stones, or obstructive urolithiasis, are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Explore the risk factors, symptoms, and prevention of urolithiasis.| Canadian Cattlemen
