Getting the most money for your cattle starts with a good herd health program, says long-time cattle buyer Don Davies.
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Vaccination makes marketing easier
A longtime cattle buyer says livestock producers boost their bottom line by bringing clean, healthy animals to the sale barn
Bovine TB investigation can be lengthy process
CFIA aims to help producers better understand what’s involved in the National Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication Program
Allison Danyluk Ross, a Canadian Food Inspection Agency regional veterinary officer, recently gave producers a run through of how the bovine TB investigation process works.
Lakeland College tackling livestock health solutions
Biodegradable net wrap, neonatal supplements and lidocaine-infused castration bands among the products being tested
Researchers at Lakeland College have been tackling a wide range of agricultural challenges with support from leading organizations in the industry.
Bovine tuberculosis case count increases in Saskatchewan
Three more bovine tuberculosis infections have been found in Sasktchewan during the investigation into a case confirmed Nov. 29, 2024
Three more bovine tuberculosis infections have been found in Saskatchewan following investigation into a case confirmed Nov. 29, 2024.
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.
Calving and pain management: What the beef producer should know
Controlling pain during calving can help keep both calf and mother healthy and lead to better outcomes
Painkillers for hard calf births can lead to healthy calves and beef cows this calving season, Manitoba veterinarians say.
Cattle calmer when they catch the scent of a nursing cow
A synthetic pheromone that mimics the scent of a lactating mother cow is starting to show its value in cattle handing.
VIDEO: Producers support mandatory livestock inspection in Manitoba
Eighty-five to 90 per cent of Manitoba Beef Producers members vote in favour of the resolution put forth at a recent meeting
After years of debate and discussion, cattle producers in Manitoba are supporting mandatory livestock inspection in the province.
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.
Research takes closer look at pain management
Castration, branding and dehorning all cause cattle pain; researcher says more work needed to find the most effective control
Pain management continues to be a priority animal welfare issue, particularly as updates to the beef cattle code of practice loom.
