Reading Time: 2 minutes Federal and provincial governments announce $1.9 million in funding to prepare Alberta producers for VBP+ program.
Feds, Province announce $1.9M for Alberta ranchers to become VBP+ certified
Feds announce $6 million beef marketing boost
Canada Beef and the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) are receiving up to $5,865,110 and $453,364 respectively for marketing activities such as advertising, trade missions, technical training and educational seminars.
Farm connections flagged in U.S. dairy bird flu spread
Shared equipment, workers may play roles in interstate spread
Reading Time: 3 minutes USDA investigation into U.S. bird flu in dairy cows suggests shared equipment and shared workers may have helped HPAI cross state lines.
Nearly $500K for Lethbridge College ag researcher
RDAR funding announcement will build on Chandra Singh’s research to limit postharvest losses
Reading Time: < 1 minute Chandra Singh has been given nearly $500,000 in funding from RDAR to continue research to limit post-harvest losses.
High moisture corn and ‘snaplage’ shine in study
Lower heat unit corn could displace some barley in feed rations
Reading Time: 3 minutes A study shows that high moisture corn and snaplage, along with the appearance of lower heat unit corn could displace barley in feed rations.
Milk River flows expected to drop after ‘catastrophic’ failure
Recreational activities not advised, as river expected to drop suddenly
Reading Time: < 1 minute A catastrophic failure at the St. Mary siphon in Babb, Montana, yesterday morning is threatening flow on the Milk River in southern Alberta.
Dairy testing for bird flu expanded in Canada
Non-clinical dairy cattle eligible for funded testing
Reading Time: < 1 minute The CFIA updated its guidance around highly pathogenic avian influenza for dairy vets June 17
Dairy testing for bird flu expanded in Canada
Non-clinical dairy cattle eligible for funded testing
On June 17, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency updated their guidance for private veterinarians on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The update noted the expanded eligibility for testing, and that the CFIA would cover lab test fees at any Canadian Animal Health Surveillance Network (CAHSN) lab that is approved to test samples in domestic animals. The agency will not, however, pay veterinarian fees for sample collection or shipment to the lab.
Alberta Grains hires from within for new director of research
Jeremy Boychyn known for agronomy and extension initiatives
Reading Time: 3 minutes Alberta Grains has promoted Jeremy Boychyn.
Remote post-mortems boost diagnoses in cattle
'Telepathology' brings vets and specialists together in real time
Reading Time: 4 minutes Televised necropsies may be the next big thing in determining causes of death in cattle and other livestock, according to results of a proof-of-concept research project. Using video conferencing technology, researchers with the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine found that connecting specialized pathologists with in-the-field large animal veterinarians in real time delivered a […] Read more
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