Livestock Management
Glacier FarmMedia – Livestock producers in the Americas are using fewer antimicrobials for animals, although a new report shows a large increase in Africa. The report from the World Organization for Animal Health showed total use in animals increased two per cent between 2019 and 2021 after several years of decline. The increase observed in […] Read more
Livestock Management
Pinkeye can be successfully treated, but prevention is another matter
It is that time of year when cow-calf producers sometimes need to deal with a very frustrating disease known as pinkeye. The term pinkeye is really referring to any kind of inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye. This is perhaps more of an “umbrella diagnosis” because there are numerous causes of conjunctivitis, including foreign […] Read more
Reassessing dairy processes can be beneficial
Observing how ordinary tasks are carried out in the dairy barn are considered the first steps to improved efficiency
Glacier FarmMedia – Dairy farmers work through similar processes every day, but taking another look at ordinary tasks can yield significant time and financial savings. Process evaluation has many names, including lean, Kaizan or Six Sigma, but the concepts are similar: constantly improve, find bottlenecks and reduce waste, according to Chris Church, a master’s student […] Read more
Beef’s consumer challenges considered educational issue
Results from a recent survey are seen as an indication that consumers want to know more about how beef is produced
Glacier FarmMedia – Social media, news articles and conversations around the dinner table don’t always have a positive story to tell about Canadian beef, but that may be rooted in uncertainty more than negativity. While people from every generation are questioning beef’s roles in diets, markets and the environment, recent public perception research done by […] Read more
Pain control aids calves at castration
While a recent study found that calf comfort improves with use of pain control, it didn’t help increase their daily gain
A recent study found that young calves show more pain responses when not treated with pain control at castration. However, the study also showed that there was no impact on average daily gain by mitigating the pain at castration. There is no requirement in the Canadian Beef Code of Practice for pain control for castration […] Read more
New Sask. meat plant opens
REGINA — A new abattoir and retail meat store northwest of Regina is seeing strong demand just weeks after opening. Babco Meats is located along Highway 11 between Lumsden and Bethune. Owner Darryl Babey said many producers who slaughter just a few animals a year have already stopped in to see the facility and book […] Read more
Many U.S. dairy workers yet to receive protective gear
CHICAGO, Ill. (Reuters) — Many U.S. dairy farms have not yet increased health protections against bird flu for employees during an outbreak in cows, according to workers, activists and farmers. The revelation worries health experts about the risk for more human infections of a virus with pandemic potential. Related story: Bird flu infects third US […] Read more
Bird flu infects third US dairy worker; Michigan set to expand testing
Glacier FarmMedia – A third U.S. dairy worker tested positive for bird flu after exposure to infected cows, and was the first to suffer respiratory problems, U.S. officials said on Thursday. The infection was the second human case in Michigan, which has confirmed more cases of bird flu in dairy cattle than any other state. […] Read more
TFW changes frustrate red meat sector
WINNIPEG — Livestock groups and meat processors say the federal government and its response to the housing shortage is harming Canada’s red meat industry. In a joint statement released May 29, the Canadian Meat Council, the Canadian Cattle Association, the National Cattle Feeders’ Association and the Canadian Pork Council asked the feds to restore the […] Read more
VIDEO: Myths swirl around livestock sector
If animal nutritionists don’t want to see their industry ravaged by misperceptions and misinformation, they might need to embrace what is an uncomfortable place for most of them, says a leading British nutritionist. If they can’t engage with the public on issues about feed’s and livestock’s effects on climate change and environmental degradation, then the […] Read more
