REGINA — A Saskatchewan man from the Craik area is to appear in Moose Jaw Provincial Court Aug. 12 on charges of animal neglect. Tom Miller was charged in September 2023 after about 50 head were seized from his farm earlier that year. The cattle were subsequently returned to him after he paid the costs […] Read more
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Neglect trial looms
Flies pose significant health implications for livestock
It is hard to come up with good things to say about flies, but I’ll give it a go anyway. They are an ancient group of creatures, having evolved more than 200 million years ago. There are more than 150,000 known species of flies, with likely many more thousands of species remaining undescribed. Flies occupy […] Read more
Lameness problems in bulls can affect their sperm quality
There’s nothing worse than having a sore foot. If you’ve ever had plantar fasciitis or some sort of foot injury, you know the pain can be truly debilitating. It can hamper mobility so much that everyday tasks seem daunting. Lameness in bulls can be just as debilitating. It is obvious that a lame bull will […] Read more
Horse-for-slaughter export fight moves to Japan
Animal rights group argues that delays on the Japanese side exceed the allowable time without food, rest and water
Glacier FarmMedia – Animal Justice has new weapons in its battle against the export of Canadian horses for slaughter. The animal rights advocacy group has collaborated with another animal protection group in Japan called the Life Investigation Agency (LIA). The focus of the collaboration is to document what happens to horses once they reach Japan. […] Read more
Most rodenticide-poisoned dogs survive with treatment
Rodent poisons, also known as rodenticides, have long presented a hazard to animals other than their intended victims. Dogs and wildlife such as owls, hawks, eagles and other raptor bird species are frequently exposed to these products. The consequences of poisonings have increased with development of second-generation products, which have a significantly longer effect on […] Read more
Lab testing discovers cause of unusual cattle diarrhea
I’ve talked to two different veterinarians this year who had each dealt with unusual cases of diarrhea and death in cattle. In one case, the affected cows and calves were on pasture in the fall and the other case involved Holstein-cross calves shortly after arrival in the feedlot. In both situations, affected animals initially presented […] Read more
When to butcher a downer animal not an easy decision
There are many decisions in either feedlot, cow-calf or backgrounder situations where timely decisions have to be made regarding whether to treat, harvest or euthanize. I am hoping this article, by citing a few examples, may make this clearer. Producers don’t need to make these decisions alone. Modern communications such as cellphone cameras, videos in […] Read more
Advances in sexed semen positive for cattle industry
Advances in the production of sexed semen have opened many doors in dairy and beef cattle production. It is another way producers can fine tune their management to potentially get higher returns. For many years, the dairy sector has focused on using sexed semen for heifers and top-end cows, the cows from which producers want […] Read more
Producers should ask their vets about new medications
With global supply issues, manufacturing issues and transportation or distribution issues, the words “back order” can strike fear in the hearts of producers and veterinarians. The bigger a herd becomes, the more critical that veterinary product shortages become, so it’s critical to keep potential solutions in mind. Keeping an open line of communication with the […] Read more
Behaviourial issues in dogs might be separation anxiety
Few things can damage your bond with your dog like coming home to a mess — torn curtains, feces or urine on the floor and a scratched door jamb. Your dog’s guilty look is probably a read of your own stress. Dogs that wreak havoc like this are likely suffering from separation anxiety, a very […] Read more
