Livestock Management
Calves that are properly vaccinated, given protein-rich feed and taught to use a waterer before leaving home tend to be sturdier and able to withstand a variety of stress factors at the feedlot
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. — Bovine respiratory disease is the leading cause of sickness and death in newly received feedlot calves. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure for these youngsters that may be immuno-compromised after weaning and transportation. “When you look at the entire North American feedlot industry this disease alone and […] Read more
Livestock Management
Man. flock in voluntary quarantine after ILT detected
Chicken and egg producers in Manitoba are concerned about a disease outbreak at a backyard chicken farm. In late May or early June, a case of infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT) was detected on farm south of Steinbach in southeastern Manitoba. ILT is an acute respiratory disease of chickens. It’s caused by a herpes virus that usually […] Read more
Canadian livestock welfare system to be tested in Switzerland
Transport Genie Ltd., an ag innovation company based in Guelph, Ont., has teamed up with Prodavi SA one of the largest integrated poultry companies in Switzerland, to test smart sensor technology on poultry trucks. Transport Genie captures real-time data from livestock trailers and relays it wirelessly to drivers and livestock managers. The system uses a […] Read more
Chicken disease incident concerning to poultry sector
Chicken producers in Manitoba are concerned about a disease outbreak at a backyard chicken farm. In late May, or early June, a case of Infectious Laryngotracheitis (ILT) was detected on farm south of Steinbach, in southeastern Manitoba. ILT is an acute respiratory disease of chickens. It’s caused by a herpes virus that usually kills 10-20 […] Read more
Weekly Manitoba cattle report
Winnipeg – Recent strength in the grain markets has inversely weighed on cattle prices, although activity at Manitoba’s auction yards is slowing down for the season. A number of auctions were closed for the week, and many will soon be shutting down for the summer or running at a reduced capacity. Prices for what was […] Read more
Lots to think about when considering surgery on a calf
In my career, there have been many instances when surgery has saved a calf and the animal went on to live a productive life. When considering surgery to a calf, one must also consider that if cows are not raising a calf, they are often culled, which is another loss to the producer. The outcome […] Read more
Traceability changes could be costly
LEDUC, Alta. — The head of the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency says changes to traceability regulations could cost $1.5 million, causing the organization to look for ways to recoup those dollars. Speaking June 1 at the Livestock Markets Association of Canada (LMAC) convention in Leduc, CCIA general manager Anne Brunet-Burgess said the high figure is […] Read more
Hog industry remains on guard against ASF
Sector officials say scientists are adamant that African swine fever ‘will certainly arrive on our shores’ at some point
An African swine fever outbreak in North America would cause “economic Armageddon” from trade embargoes, says a pork processing official. Iain Stewart, senior vice-president and general manager of Maple Leaf Food’s pork complex, said the entire industry is working together on prevention, but no one knows if that will be enough to keep the deadly […] Read more
Producers still adjusting to less antibiotic use
Canada and the U.S. require prescriptions for antibiotics for food-producing animals and are stepping up surveillance
LEXINGTON, Kentucky — Modern livestock producers have no memory of life without antibiotics, but less than a century ago treatments for diarrhea in chicks could have been a concoction of nutmeg, ginger and iron. “When we talk about a world without antibiotics we have to realize that has existed, and we may not be that […] Read more
Canada is worried about potential Chinese crackdown on more exports – PM
OTTAWA, June 6 (Reuters) – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday he was concerned that China could broaden its crackdown on Canada’s exports, and said he might seek a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this month. China has already blocked imports of Canadian canola seed and looks set to boost customs’ […] Read more
