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For humane euthanasia of cattle, the point of entry of a projectile should be at the intersection of two imaginary lines, each drawn from the outside corner of the eye to the base of the opposite horn. The entry point should be high in the centre of the forehead but not between the eyes.
Cow-Calf, Features, Livestock

Talking about euthanasia

Cattle Management: The final call is ultimately up to the cow-calf producer

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When cow-calf producers talk about the need to euthanize an animal, their first thoughts turn to those that are sick or injured and whether the animal is likely to recover. If it hasn’t responded to care and is suffering, then there is really no other option. This decision isn’t made lightly, as Dr. Melissa Moggy […] Read more
Sign of systemic infection.
Cow-Calf, Features, Livestock, Scours

Early treatment vital to fight septicemia in young calves

Animal Health: Management is your best bet at preventing infection

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Newborn and young calves are often vulnerable to systemic infection if they fail to obtain adequate passive transfer of temporary immunity from the dam’s antibodies in the colostrum. Systemic infection results when bacteria or their toxins overwhelm the body’s defenses and spread throughout the body via the bloodstream. According to Claire Windeyer, an assistant professor […] Read more
Pre-breeding vaccinations for cows and bulls
Beef Cattle, Cow-Calf, Features

Pre-breeding vaccinations for cows and bulls

Health with Heather Smith Thomas

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Some diseases affect reproduction, interfering with the cow’s ability to carry a calf to term. It’s best to try to prevent these diseases by making sure cows and bulls have adequate immunity before breeding season. These vaccinations will vary, depending on specific risks in a certain herd, and timing will vary, depending on the calving/breeding […] Read more
That’s gotta hurt
Beef Cattle, Livestock, Research

That’s gotta hurt

Research on the Record with Reynold Bergen

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Marketing executives for grocery and restaurant chains track consumer perceptions and attitudes towards issues like livestock production practices, animal welfare and pain control. These surveys sometimes lead to initiatives that impose specific production standards on suppliers so the company can distinguish itself and showcase its products. From the other side, animal welfare researchers study how […] Read more
A simple vigour test for newborns
Cow-Calf, Features, Livestock

A simple vigour test for newborns

Give it two fingers to suck… that’s step one

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Two simple observations at birth can tell you whether a newborn calf has the vigour to quickly suckle enough colostrum to achieve the protection of passive immunity. “Measuring calving ease and suckle reflex is a quick and easy method to identify beef calves that are unlikely to consume colostrum by four hours after birth,” says […] Read more
“If your reason for choosing to be a vet isn’t for the love of animals, then you are probably in the wrong profession.” Dr. Bob Evenson, veterinarian, Tisdale, Sask.
Features, Livestock

For the love of animals

Animal care is at the forefront for veterinarian Dr. Bob Evenson

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Dr. Bob Evenson made a swift entry into the real world of veterinary medicine the first morning of his career when he delivered a calf by C-section only to return to the clinic to find out that another case 30 miles north would be the second of what would add up to more than 4,000 […] Read more
Intranasal vaccines get around maternal antibodies
Cow-Calf, Features, Livestock

Intranasal vaccines get around maternal antibodies

Animal Health: Maternal antibodies unpredictable


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Calves are born without fully functioning immune systems, making them reliant on passive immunity from maternal antibodies for disease protection. As a result, we assumed for a long time that vaccinating calves at an early age was a complete waste of time and money as the maternal antibodies would attack any pathogens introduced in the […] Read more
The Beef Cattle Research Council will present Bov-Innovation on Wednesday, August 10.
Livestock, Research

Bov-Innovation: Putting Theory into Practice

Research on the Record with Reynold Bergen

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There is no shortage of beef industry conferences, workshops and meetings for Canadian beef producers to attend throughout the year. These have included the Canfax forum, the Canada Beef forum, Cattlemen’s Young Leaders forums, industry golf tournaments, tours, national, provincial and breed association meetings, the International Livestock Congress, and many more. Although they are valuable […] Read more
News, Newsmakers

Manitoba gets a new agriculture minister

Newsmakers from the June 2016 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Ralph Eichler was sworn in last month as Manitoba’s new agriculture minister. A one-time cattle producer who raised purebred Simmentals and a commercial herd, he also owned Prairie Farm and Ranch Supply, a livestock-handling equipment manufacturer and dealership and a Teulon auction company Ray’s Auction Service. He served as the administrator of the Interlake School […] Read more

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