Reading Time: 3minutes Horse slaughter is a fraught issue right now in the Canadian livestock sphere. The author writes that, while it has a role, traceability, transparency and humane handling must be in play. The post Canada’s slaughter horse industry lacks transparency appeared first on Alberta Farmer Express.| Alberta Farmer ExpressLatest Columns Stories - Alberta Farmer Express
The lack of clear reporting and public access to data keeps the industry largely hidden, leaving questions about humane treatment and traceability unanswered.| The Western ProducerLivestock Production, Trades & Disease | The Western Prod...
Horse slaughter is a fraught issue right now in the Canadian livestock sphere. The author writes that, while it has a role, traceability, transparency and humane handling must be in play. The post Canada’s slaughter horse industry lacks transparency appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorOp/Ed & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
Causes, symptoms, treatment, prevention and prognosis of lump jaw in beef cattle The post Diagnosing and preventing lump jaw in beef cattle appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen
Animal Health Canada has announced Cassidy Klima as its new Executive Director. The post Cassidy Klima named Animal Health Canada executive director appeared first on Alberta Farmer Express.| Alberta Farmer ExpressLatest Livestock Stories - Alberta Farmer Express
Why it matters: As human populations expand and environments shift, the human–animal interface grows—and with it, the risk of pathogens jumping species. Key finding: In an urban shelter cohort, Onchocerca lupi was detected in ~2% of dogs using a sensitive qPCR assay (1.9%), slightly higher than conventional PCR (1.6%). Takeaway: Monitoring shelter populations can surface low visibility threats and inform veterinary and public health response. The post What Shelter Dogs Can Tell Us About E...| Promega Connections
Reading Time: 5minutes 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 post Mixed results on new African swine fever vaccine appeared first on Alberta Farmer Express.| Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express
Reading Time: 5minutes Bovine TB vaccine candidate MSX-1 may finally offer cattle some disease protection without intering with tuberculosis test results, but it’s still early days. The post A new vaccine for bovine tuberculosis? Maybe not yet, but a step closer appeared first on Alberta Farmer Express.| Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express
Animal Health Canada has announced Cassidy Klima as its new Executive Director. The post Cassidy Klima named Animal Health Canada executive director appeared first on Farmtario.| FarmtarioLivestock | Farmtario
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
Cow-calf producers will want to prepare a breeder mineral program to be fed to beef cows during breeding season, then be ready to modify that program afterward based on actual grass conditions.| Grainews
Water quality for your cattle herd is an important issue when the temperatures start to rise. Work closely with your vet to diagnose the cause of any sudden deaths. The post Blue-green algae toxicity can cause sudden death in cattle appeared first on Grainews.| GrainewsGrainews
Children have been told for decades not to trust everything they see on a screen; adults today, farmers included, should remember that lesson in their newly online worlds. The post Guarding against misinformation: Do you believe in house hippos? appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorOp/Ed & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease significantly affecting both human and animal health. Recent studies highlight the gut microbiota’s role in RA’s development and management. Understanding these connections offers new insights for effective treatments. Gut Microbiota and RA Pathogenesis Research shows that imbalances in gut microbiota, known as dysbiosis, contribute to RA. Individuals […] The post The Role of Gut Microbiota in Rheumatoid Arthritis Management appe...| IVC Journal
From cattle vaccination and stomach ulcers to headline-making diseases like bovine tuberculosis: Thoughts from a long-time western Canadian veterinarian| Manitoba Co-operator
We’re now starting to issue grant funding agreements (GFAs) to successful applicants under the productivity and slurry themes. If your application is successful, you will soon receive an email with your GFA.| Farming
When moving cattle, the safety of handlers and their animals boils down to three things: the cattle, the handling system and team behaviour.| The Western Producer
Learn how to help dogs and cats adjust to vision loss with practical tips and holistic management strategies for a better quality of life.| Animal Wellness Magazine
Research shows a rest stop during lengthy transport provided no clear or consistent benefits for the health or welfare of feeder calves.| The Western Producer
Young horse training plans and workloads must match their skeletal development. Failing to plan around growth plates can create lifelong physical problems.| The Western Producer
Veterinarians play a vital role in maintaining the health of beloved companions. They provide essential care, but some health issues require specialized knowledge. Board-certified veterinary specialists offer advanced expertise that general practitioners may not possess. These specialists work closely with primary care veterinarians, ensuring each animal receives tailored diagnostics and treatment options. What is Board […] The post Why and When to Consult a Board-Certified Veterinary Speci...| Animal Wellness Magazine
Three Canadian transport trials showed that providing a rest stop during long-distance transport provided no clear or consistent benefits for the health or welfare of feeder calves.| Canadian Cattlemen
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
Canadian researchers have studied the effectiveness of BVD vaccination in cow herds.| Canadian Cattlemen
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 in veterinary medicine offers antimicrobial properties and health benefits, making it essential for veterinary professionals.| 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
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
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.| 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
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
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
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
