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Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, pollute the waters of a lake on the outskirts of Paris. These bacteria are responsible for cyanotoxins that can be toxic to humans and animals, leading to the closure of the lake in Creteil, France, on April 4, 2025. (Photo by Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto)NO USE FRANCE
Cattleman’s Corner, Columns, Livestock

Blue-green algae toxicity can cause sudden death in cattle

Animal Health: Water quality is an important issue when the temperatures start to rise

By John Campbell 4 hours ago
Water quality for your cattle herd is an important issue when the temperatures start to rise. Work closely with your vet to diagnose the cause of any sudden deaths.

Cassidy Klima speaks at the Animal Health Canada Forum in Ottawa. Photo: Jonah Grignon
Livestock, News

Cassidy Klima named Animal Health Canada executive director

By Jonah Grignon 8 hours ago
Animal Health Canada has announced Cassidy Klima as its new Executive Director.


Cheryl Waldner presents research at LFCE field day 2025. Photo: Melissa Jeffers-Bezan
Beef Cattle, Cattleman’s Corner

Metagenomics change how cattle diseases are diagnosed

Researchers are using metagenomics to identify disease impacting beef cattle through bacteria, pathogens and viruses

By Janelle Rudolph 2 days ago
Canadian livestock researchers are now using metagenomics to speed up the identification of diseases impacting beef cattle through bacteria, pathogens and viruses alike.

A beef cattle feed yard with an old Oldsmobile used as a mineral feeder. Photo: Peter Vitti
Cattleman’s Corner, Columns

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

By Peter Vitti 5 days ago
Cow-calf producers will want to prepare a breeder mineral program to be fed to beef cows during breeding season, then be ready to modify that program afterward based on actual grass conditions.


close up of calf in a corral, spring 2025. Photo: Janelle Rudolph
Cattleman’s Corner, Cow-Calf

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

By Geralyn Wichers August 29, 2025
Hormone implants can lead to bigger calves — reducing greenhouse gas intensity, land use intensity and giving the beef farmer more profit, a Manitoba-based model suggests.

Several beekeeping groups in Canada have been pushing for the border to reopen to American bulk packaged bees. Photo: File
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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

By Jeff Melchior August 8, 2025
The CFIA was unconvinced that suggested measures could offset the risk of importing bee pests along with bulk bee replacement stock.


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National pullet and laying hen code amended

By Geralyn Wichers August 1, 2025
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.

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

By Jonah Grignon July 23, 2025
Report from Cornell University researchers details how much it costs to have a dairy cow infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza.


Producers should pay close attention to lice control. (File  photo)
Cattleman’s Corner, Columns

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

By Roy Lewis July 21, 2025
The old days of treating everything in the fall with an ivermectin-type (macrocyclic lactone) product year after year and always expecting excellent results are perhaps going away.

Coal Mine in the mountains, Alberta Canada
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Letter to the Editor: Selenium, science and the risk of overstating harm

July 9, 2025
A letter to the editor of Grainews regarding an April 8, 2025 column on the risks of selenium contamination in waterways.


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