Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) reminds everyone involved in the transport process to take appropriate measures to protect animals from the effects of extreme weather.
Animal welfare is a shared responsibility and collaboration between...
Source: Merck Animal Health news release
Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE:MRK), has unveiled an initiative in collaboration with the...
Source: OMAFRA
With the recent push towards lighter carcasses, more marbling and earlier slaughter, the role of high grain-corn diets has been reinforced. In some cases diets of whole corn plus supplement are fed for 90 to 100 days (no...
Source: Government of Alberta
“Blue-green algae is actually cyanobacteria, and can produce toxins that can be dangerous,” says Shawn Elgert, agricultural water engineer with the Alberta government. “It can cause organ damage or even death if ingested by livestock or...
Episode Description
Tune in to hear three perspectives on herd health protocols and the value they can have for Canadian beef cattle operations. You'll hear from:
Dr. Pat Burrage - veterinarian
Mackenzie Argent - VBP+ certified producer
Ricki Fleming - VBP+ Operations Manager
Source: Government of Alberta
“Effective grazing management relies on fencing to keep livestock out of neighbouring pastures and off major highways,” says Azam Nikzad, market analyst/coordinating researcher with the Alberta government. “Well-designed fences not only enhance animal comfort and productivity...
Source: OMAFRA
Introduction
The proper nutrition of beef cattle is a key component of a successful production system. Feed usually accounts for the single largest input cost associated with beef cattle. An understanding of the ruminant digestive process and basic nutrition...
Source: Beef Council Research Council,www.BeefResearch.ca
Practice Makes Perfect: Little Things Done Right Lead to Big Rewards
When a beef cattle producer chooses to give cattle injections, there is a series of decisionsthat can have a big impact on carcass quality at...
Source: North Dakota State University
Lead Author:
Gerald Stokka, Extension Veterinarian and Livestock Stewardship Specialist
Zac Carlson, Extension Beef Cattle Specialist
Note: Each farm and ranch is urged to establish a specific preventive herd health program (PHHP) for their herds in consultation with...
Source: Meat Institute news release
To help members drive continuous improvement in the meat industry, the Meat Institute has updated its Animal Handling Guidelines and Animal Welfare Audit to include scores for each criterion allowing members to set goals. The...
