The disease known as cancer eye in cattle is an important economic and animal welfare issue.
Tag Archives Animal Health column — page 2
Protecting yourself from zoonotic diseases
Close contact with livestock during calving or lambing can increase exposure to potentially devastating illnesses
As many producers and veterinarians work with animals on a regular basis, it can be easy to become careless about protecting ourselves from zoonotic diseases.
Pelvic instability often undiagnosed in young horses
Recent findings suggest that pelvic collapse, caused by incomplete fusion of the pelvic symphysis, is a widespread yet largely undiagnosed condition, especially in young thoroughbreds, and likely prevalent in other sport horses.
BSE testing continues despite country’s clean bill of health
Testing for BSE at slaughterhouses continues, despite the dramatic decline in cases in recent years and the fact that Canada’s last case was in 2015.
Viruses significantly damage the brain of cattle fetuses
When pregnant cattle get infected with pathogens, there can be severe consequences for their fetal calves. Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVD) is an important example of this.
New research studies modified live vaccines and fertility
Vaccines are an important part of protecting our herd’s health and fertility.
The art and nuances of effective slow feeding for horses
Slow feeding has gained significant traction within the horse community in recent decades, driven by a deeper understanding of equine digestive physiology and the importance of natural foraging behaviours.
Producers must take foot-and-mouth disease seriously
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The recent foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Germany tells us that we all collectively need to be on the lookout for it.
Nervous system’s strong protection can cause problems
The nervous system is a truly remarkable biological achievement. However, the features that protect it can also contribute to harm in cases of disease.
Pain control at castration in calves has obvious benefits
A recent survey on pain mitigation at castration yielded highly encouraging results
You probably won’t make money by using pain control, but your calves will feel better, pair up faster and you’ll be doing something that promotes animal welfare in your industry.
