Parasitic screwworm flies are pushing northward from Central America again after being officially eradicated from the United States in 1966, threatening $1.8 billion in damage to Texas’ economy alone.
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U.S. cattle producers fear return of screwworm
In Texas cattle country, ranchers brace for flesh-eating New World screwworms, which haven’t been seen for 50 years
Cattle smuggling worsens outbreak in Mexico
Mexico’s illegal livestock trade exacerbates New World screwworm outbreak as U.S. closes border to Mexican cattle
Cattle being smuggled across Mexio’s southern border are making a screworm outbreak much more difficult to control.
Veterinarian shares his thoughts on the cattle industry
Veterinarian Roy Lewis provides a variety of tips that can work on western Canadian cow calf operations, both commercial and purebred.
Pork doing the right thing
Manitoba’s pork industry gives the province a lot to be proud of
Manitoba’s pork industry gives the province a lot to be proud of.
Dry summer conditions can lead to poor water quality for livestock
Manitoba Agriculture warns of poor water quality risk for livestock during dry summer
Drought conditions in the Prairies has led to an decrease in water quality, and producers are being advised to closely monitor water quality for their animals.
Adequate colostrum can prevent bloodstream infections
Antibodies contained in colostrum are critical for preventing infections before the young animal’s own immune system gains experience with microbes, matures and takes over.
Monitoring water quality on your farm is crucial to animal health
Poor water quality can have devastating effects on livestock health if it is allowed to go unchecked
Water quality can change quickly in the summer, and affect cattle health. Research done with the Government of Saskatchewan looks at monitoring water quality. There are other options for providing good water to your livestock.
Cattle water bowls hold insight into animal health, antimicrobial resistance
Swabbing cattle watering bowls used in genomic testing to find antimicrobial resistance and look for bovine respiratory disease
Swabs from cattle’s water bowls can uncover excellent information about bovine respiratory disease and antimicrobial resistant genes.
Why selenium is still an important factor in horse health
Selenium is an essential equine trace mineral that supports antioxidant defense, muscle integrity, immune function, metabolism and thyroid activity.
Sheep sector navigates changes in traceability
Changes in disease tracking technology and drug availability are front of mind for Canada’s sheep producers
The sheep sector is developing advanced traceability systems and addressing ongoing challenges in accessing veterinary drugs and treatments.
