
Tag Archives animal health

Diagnosing and preventing lump jaw in beef cattle
Prevention is the best course
Causes, symptoms, treatment, prevention and prognosis of lump jaw in beef cattle

Cassidy Klima named Animal Health Canada executive director
Animal Health Canada has announced Cassidy Klima as its new Executive Director.

Effect of wildfire smoke on respiratory health in beef cattle
Of all domesticated species, cattle have the smallest relative lung capacity, making them particularly vulnerable to wildfire smoke
Of all domesticated species, cattle have the smallest relative lung capacity, making them particularly vulnerable to wildfire smoke.

Fog fever, or ‘the grunts,’ spells trouble for beef cattle
Learn what triggers the disease and how to prevent it
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.

Research shows rest stops of no benefit to feeder calves during long hauls
A recent research trial has confirmed earlier studies showing rest stops offer no health or welfare benefits to beef calves
Three Canadian transport trials showed that providing a rest stop during long-distance transport provided no clear or consistent benefits for the health or welfare of feeder calves.

Stifle injuries frequently mark the end for breeding bulls
A veterinarian discusses causes, signs and prognosis of stifle injuries in beef bulls.
A veterinarian discusses causes, signs and prognosis of stifle injuries in beef bulls.

Preventing bovine viral diarrhea in cow herds
Canadian researchers have studied the effectiveness of BVD vaccination in cow herds
Canadian researchers have studied the effectiveness of BVD vaccination in cow herds.

CFIA rejects beekeeper proposals on U.S. packaged bees
The CFIA was unconvinced that suggested measures could offset the risk of importing bee pests along with bulk bee replacement stock
The CFIA was unconvinced that suggested measures could offset the risk of importing bee pests along with bulk bee replacement stock.

National pullet and laying hen code amended
Final amendments to Canada's pullet and laying hen code of practice have been published, the National Farm Animal Care Council and Egg Farmers of Canada announced on Thursday.

Report details economic losses due to bird flu in U.S. dairy cattle
Report from Cornell University researchers details how much it costs to have a dairy cow infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza.