
Tag Archives animal health

Metagenomics change how cattle diseases are diagnosed
Researchers are using metagenomics to identify disease impacting beef cattle through bacteria, pathogens and viruses

Good mineral-vitamin programs for beef cows drive successful reproduction
Better Bunks and Pastures: A breeder mineral is critical for beef cows during the breeding season

Calf hormone implants can give environmental, financial wins
Bigger calves at weaning can cut emissions intensity and land use intensity and put more money in the pocket of cow-calf farmers

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

National pullet and laying hen code amended

Report details economic losses due to bird flu in U.S. dairy cattle

Test for parasites in cattle herd to avoid over-medication
Animal Health: Parasite control is complicated, and herd management needs to be reviewed from time to time

Letter to the Editor: Selenium, science and the risk of overstating harm

The ranch tradition of branding is based in the cultural and the practical
A Little Bit Western: Cattle’s brands can help to identify them at a distance and when they get mixed in with others

Newcastle disease identified in British Columbia
Movement controls placed around two commercial pigeon operations