While dogs are often cited as man’s best friend, rats are like an unwelcome relative that…
The art and science of treating skin wounds in horses
Successfully treating skin wounds in horses takes days to weeks. It also requires attention,…
Wild boar pose disease risk to humans, domestic pigs
Escaped wild boar and feral pigs occupy the nebulous grey zone between wildlife and agriculture…
European horse meat scandal has implications for Canada
For most people I know, the thought of knowingly eating horse meat leaves a bad taste in their…
Scrapie eradication possible through selective breeding
Scrapie, which was first documented in Spanish Merino sheep in 1732, is the most ancient and…
Studies show veterinarians at risk for mental health issues
I briefly let go of my dream of becoming a veterinarian while in my late teens.
Caving to…
Bubonic plague can be deadly
There is evidence to suggest that plague is circulating in the southwestern Prairies, British…
Vaccines prevent horse fatalities
With the lengthening of days and promise of warmer weather, it’s the time of year to formulate…
Isolation, vaccines effective against equine herpes virus
The economic impact of equine herpes virus 1 infection in horses, and in particular its most…
Determine cause of nosebleeds to avoid horse fatality
A trickle of blood from a horse’s nostril may not seem that concerning, but it can be…
