Reading Time: 4 minutes Too much linebreeding and prioritizing pedigree can narrow genetic diversity and lead to horse health problems in future generations of foals.
Linebreeding horses drives genetic bottlenecks
Too much linebreeding and prioritizing pedigree can narrow genetic diversity and lead to horse health problems in future generations of foals
Producers encouraged to enhance biosecurity in response to porcine epidemic diarrhea virus discovery
PEDv can be devastating to an operation, with mortality rates for suckling piglets reaching 100 per cent
Reading Time: 3 minutes One expert says producers need to enhance their biosecurity in the face of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus’ reemergence in southern Alberta.
Rural vet clinics can apply for $10K grant to hire summer veterinary students
Alberta pilot program targets livestock communities facing nearly 19 per cent vacancy rates in veterinary positions
Reading Time: < 1 minute Alberta rural vet clinics can apply for up to $10,000 to hire a summer veterinary student. SCAP-funded pilot runs May to August 2026.
Lethbridge Polytechnic launches pre-veterinary medicine diploma for fall 2026
Two-year program offers transfer pathway to University of Calgary veterinary medicine and hands-on lab training
Reading Time: < 1 minute Lethbridge Polytechnic's new two-year pre-veterinary medicine diploma launches fall 2026. Transfer pathway to U of C veterinary medicine. Apply now.
Beef sector needs more research into protozoal disease
It would be nice if research could eventually be done to allow on-label use of toltrazuril
Reading Time: 4 minutes Reduced federal research capacity may mean more livestock health products have to go extra-label through veterinarians, which puts a lot of pressure on them, veterinarian Roy Lewis writes.
Don’t blow off that beef producer meeting
Veterinarians and livestock experts are often called to speak at events put on by local groups, and that knowledge can help farmers manage their operations better
Reading Time: 3 minutes Local veterinarians and livestock experts often speak at producer events, sharing good advice for farmers on vaccines, calving, herd management and more.
Proper livestock biosecurity planning is crucial
Plenty of resources are available online for those wanting to draft detailed biosecurity plans for their operations
Reading Time: 5 minutes A Telus Agriculture veterinarian discusses the importance of having a strong biosecurity plan in place for livestock producers.
Alberta students urged to consider veterinary medicine
Canada’s agriculture industry finds itself in dire need of qualified health professionals to care for livestock
Reading Time: 3 minutes Alberta government makes $86.5 million investment in University of Calgary to double capacity for its veterinary medicine program to address labour shortages in the field.
Olds College animal health programs to start thrice-yearly intakes this fall
Expanded intakes, new articulation agreement to further equip future animal health professionals
Reading Time: 2 minutes Olds College expands animal health programs with thrice-yearly intakes (VTA, VMR, VT) starting Sept. 2025. Streamlined pathways & articulation with St. Matthew’s University offer flexible career options.
Olds College relaunches animal health facility
Multi-stage renovation is now complete, enabling expansion of key programs
Reading Time: < 1 minute Olds College's multi-stage renovation is now complete, enabling expansion of key animal health programs.