Initiative focuses on humane handling and ethical behaviour as well as effects on end product quality
Overseen by Animal Health Canada since 2020, the certification program provides a training course for livestock and poultry transporters, shippers and receivers.Tag Archives animal health — page 15
Take care of your animals this winter
When humans want to be comfortable outdoors for long periods of time it is important to eat a high energy breakfast, stop for a midday meal and perhaps take something to snack on. We put on multiple layers of clothes to stay warm. Fat under our skin and abdominal fat helps us stay warm. When […] Read more
Vets investigate rare wild cervid infection
A recent study out of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine investigated the presence of a rare parasite in elk, deer and moose from Saskatchewan. The research, which was published in the Canadian Veterinary Journal, focused on Babesia odocoilei. This is a microscopic parasite that most commonly infects the blood of white-tailed deer, but can […] Read more
Poor quality silage main cause of listeriosis
Many important diseases can affect the brains of cattle, sheep and goats. One of the more common brain infections is a condition known as listeriosis. The bacterium that causes this disease is Listeria monocytogenes, named after Joseph Lister, a prominent British surgeon who advanced the field of sterile surgery at the end of the 1800s. […] Read more
The case against rest stops for calves
Three studies have now concluded that a rest stop during long transport does not benefit weaned calves. However, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it does not plan changes to its regulations that require an eight-hour rest stop, during which cattle are to be unloaded, fed, watered and rested, and then re-loaded, after 36 hours […] Read more
Early pneumonia detection in adult cows helps treatment
Pneumonia in cattle is a common yet dreadful condition. In addition to compromising the health of the animal, raging inflammation in the lungs can reduce growth and production, decrease animal welfare and may even cause death. Clinical signs of pneumonia include fever, widespread front legs (trying to give the chest as much room as possible […] Read more
New study sheds light on horse abortion cases in Canada
A recent study published in the Canadian Veterinary Journal examined the causes of abortion in horses. Led by Dr. Madison Ricard at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan, researchers collected and analyzed 901 cases of equine abortions submitted to veterinary diagnostic laboratories across Canada between 2015 and 2020. A key […] Read more
Aural plaques in horses can increase handling difficulty
Ever wonder about those little white spots in horses’ ears? They are called aural plaques, also known as ear papillomas. The white areas are where the skin is thickened due to infection with an equine papillomavirus. Papillomaviruses, with and without associated skin changes, infect a wide range of species, including monkeys, dolphins, mice and cattle, […] Read more
Watch for noxious tall buttercup and white cockle
It is always pertinent to be on the lookout for poisonous and noxious weeds and keep in touch with agricultural service people in your area. Over time, I hear of more diagnosed deaths caused by things like water hemlock and that makes me wonder if production losses can be caused by slightly noxious weeds. The […] Read more
Study eyes chuckwagon horse safety
Research at the recent Calgary Stampede focused on chuckwagon racing, but it could also apply to horses in other sports
A scientist is trying to lower the risk of horses being killed or injured from leg fractures and heart problems during chuckwagon races at the Calgary Stampede. “We have 550 horses running, and you’re really looking for prevention of the exception — this one horse that’s going to be in trouble there,” said Renaud Leguillette, […] Read more
