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.
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
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.
When to pull out the dart gun
Remote delivery devices can be great tools that require less labour and reduce stress on animals
Reading Time: 3 minutes Remote delivery devices (dart guns) can be great tools to deliver medication to cattle on the range with less labour and little stress on livestock.
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