Reading Time: 3minutes Neck pain in horses, particularly at the base of the neck, is getting more attention from equestrians and veterinarians, probably because we have better diagnostic imaging tools to diagnose problems. The horse world now has access to improved radiographic techniques, ultrasonography, nuclear scintigraphy and, the most notable contributor, MRI technology. The latter allows us to […] Read more The post Heading off neck pain in horses appeared first on Alberta Farmer Exp...| Alberta Farmer ExpressLatest Horse Health Stories - Alberta Farmer Express
Reading Time: 3minutes Glacier FarmMedia – Chronic Progressive Lymphedema (CPL) is a condition that compromises lymphatic drainage, leading to swelling in the lower limbs and complications like bacterial, fungal or parasitic infections. It’s a longstanding and often misunderstood condition prevalent in draft-type horses such as Belgians, Clydesdales, Shires, Gypsy Vanners, English cobs, German draft horse breeds, Friesians and […] Read more The post CPL: a big health issue for big horse...| Alberta Farmer ExpressLatest Horse Health Stories - Alberta Farmer Express
Not all lameness is caused by foot rot so getting a proper diagnosis is the key to determining the appropriate treatment and management. Lameness can| Alberta Farmer Express
Calgary researchers have helped sequence the genome of the barber’s pole worm, and that will aid efforts to control the intestinal parasite that| Alberta Farmer Express
Body condition scoring really means assessing the condition and fat cover on your cow to enable you to feed them for optimal growth and reproductive performance.| Alberta Farmer Express
Standards good enough meet the definition of “humane” animal transportation still vary widely between what what industry wants, what animal rights advocates want and, between the two, what federal regulators decide is good enough.| Alberta Farmer Express
Canadian Beef Advisors pleased with accomplishments from the beef industry, as measured by the goals in the 2020-2024 national beef strategy.| Alberta Farmer Express
Vaccinations are a cornerstone biosecurity practice for cow-calf operations and feedlots. It is not uncommon for two or more vaccines to be given twice a| Alberta Farmer Express
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
Canadian beef groups are celebrating gains under the 2019-2024 National Beef Strategy.| Alberta Farmer Express
Federal and provincial governments announce $1.9 million in funding to prepare Alberta producers for VBP+ program.| Alberta Farmer Express
Canadian beef industry leaders muse on what should be done with more than $6 million from government to promote the sector's product.| Alberta Farmer Express
Young producers are coming to the Alberta Beef Producers’ table — and they’re bringing their ideas and passions with them. Kaylee Chizawsky is one of| Alberta Farmer Express
Wildfires have exceeded all records in the 2023 season. Both British Columbia and Alberta are expected to see more than two million hectares destroyed.| Alberta Farmer Express
We are all trying to get factual information on the health, production and welfare of our herds. Sometimes it is hard to stay abreast of all the| Alberta Farmer Express
Scrotal circumference and scrotal palpation are among the quickest, repeatable and fact-revealing pieces of information we can get on bulls. Some breeds| Alberta Farmer Express
It is worthwhile to discuss ways to recognize, treat and prevent rectal and anal injuries in livestock. They are rare, but occur often enough to warrant a| Alberta Farmer Express
There are many times when tranquilization makes it easier on both cattle and the operator. The main tranquilizer I am talking about is acepromazine, a| Alberta Farmer Express
The old adage, “no hoof, no horse” is a timeless reminder of the fundamental importance of hoof health in equines, and it’s particularly pertinent for the| Alberta Farmer Express
