Manitoba researchers are looking into the effects of tick and fly disease in cattle.
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Tick research from the University of Manitoba focuses on insects and testing
Manitoba researchers are looking into the effects of tick and fly disease in cattle
Canada’s slaughter horse industry lacks transparency
The lack of clear reporting and public access to data keeps the industry largely hidden, leaving questions about humane treatment and traceability unanswered.
Beef cattle more prone to trace mineral deficiencies
The trace mineral status of our cows and calves is a significant challenge for western Canadian producers and veterinarians.
A new vaccine for bovine tuberculosis? Maybe not yet, but a step closer
Canadian research suggests bovine TB vaccine candidate MSX-1 may finally offer some protection without intering with tuberculosis test results, but it’s still early days
Bovine TB vaccine candidate MSX-1 may finally offer cattle some disease protection without intering with tuberculosis test results, but it’s still early days.
Tularemia continues to pose health risk on the Prairies
The pathogen that causes tularemia can survive for months in the environment, including wetlands, and is spread through direct contact or inhalation from these sources.
Cassidy Klima named Animal Health Canada executive director
Animal Health Canada has announced Cassidy Klima as its new Executive Director.
Mixed results on new African swine fever vaccine
The new African swine fever vaccine still has issues, but also gave researchers insight into how virus strain impacts protection against the deadly pig disease
The new African swine fever vaccine still has issues, but also gave researchers insight into how virus strain impacts protection against the deadly pig disease.
Lessons can be learned from the New World screwworm
While screwworm is not a major threat to us in Canada because of our colder climate, the U.S. outbreak has some important lessons for livestock producers everywhere.
Teamwork and well-designed handling systems part of safely working cattle
Safely moving cattle also requires teamwork and an effective handling system
When moving cattle, the safety of handlers, their team and their animals all boils down to three things: the cattle, the handling system and the behaviour of the team.
Fog fever, or ‘the grunts,’ spells trouble for beef cattle
This illness means trouble for cattle whether it’s called fog fever or the grunts, but fortunately it can be prevented
Whether you call it fog fever or something else, this illness means trouble for cattle. Learn what triggers the disease and how to prevent it.
