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Beef 911, Beef Cattle, Livestock

The revised Beef Code of Practice a win for everyone

Beef 911: Everyone involved in the cattle industry should keep a copy handy and consult it frequently

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There has been a lot written about the revised Beef Code of Practice, which was released in 2013 and was the first revision since 1991. It is most definitely worth a read, whether you are a beef producer, transporter, marketer, nutritionist, veterinarian, or are involved with the cattle industry in any way. At 56 pages, […] Read more
Livestock

Pain control for cattle the new normal

The beef code of practice recommends pain control medication for procedures such as dehorning and castrating

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Times are changing, and both growing social pressure and knowledge about animal welfare is making pain control part of the equation in cattle production. “Society expects it of us, and it’s part of that social licence to operate,” said John Campbell, a veterinarian and head of large-animal clinical sciences at the Western College of Veterinary […] Read more
Livestock, News

New pain control medication for livestock hits the market

Calgary-based company creates affordable medication for horses 
and cattle

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A Calgary-based company has created a pain control drug that could be a game changer for the North American cattle and horse industries. Oral Meloxicam, a tasteless liquid that can be administered orally or added to feed, is the first pain control medication developed for livestock in North America. “The most common procedure we can […] Read more

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