Reading Time: 3 minutes Beef production has changed dramatically as animal care techniques have improved, and that’s a story the public needs to hear.
The changing face of veterinary medicine and beef production
Beef production has changed dramatically as techniques have improved, and that’s a story the public needs to hear
Digital medicine promises better vet access
VETSon provides veterinary clinics with option to provide remote service
Reading Time: 2 minutes VETSon hopes that by bringing veterinary practices more digital, they might lessen the burden on those practices and make services available to more farmers. Their artificial intelligence-powered virtual healthcare platform, launched by father-son team Glen and Colin Yates, is designed to let veterinarians service more clients and give more animal owners access to care.
Heading off neck pain in horses
Improper handling and headgear can set the stage for neck problems
Reading Time: 3 minutes Neck pain in horses, particularly at the base of the neck, is getting more attention from equestrians and veterinarians, probably because we have better diagnostic imaging tools to diagnose problems. The horse world now has access to improved radiographic techniques, ultrasonography, nuclear scintigraphy and, the most notable contributor, MRI technology. The latter allows us to […] Read more
Veterinary association calls on federal government to address workforce shortage
National testing centre is needed to onboard internationally-trained vets, CVMA says
An organization representing Canadian veterinarians is calling for the federal government to intervene as it faces what it calls a severe workforce shortage.
Are remote drug delivery devices the right choice for your cattle operation?
Beef 911: There are resources available to help with that decision
Reading Time: 3 minutes Many producers use remote drug delivery devices. If you are thinking of using one, or if you have used one in the past, this article may be a good review. Dart guns have their pros and cons but the Beef Cattle Research Council has some great resources that can help. It offers guidelines on usage […] Read more
Vaccination aims to leave cattle pink eye in the dust
New method promises to battle disease where it lives
Reading Time: 3 minutes Treating pink eye in cattle on pasture can be frustrating, time consuming and only minimally effective. That’s why researchers with the University of Saskatchewan have completed a trial project that may set the stage for more effective treatment. Results from the recent study, started by now-retired researcher Philip Griebel, suggest that dropping an experimental vaccine […] Read more
Detection and prevention of rectal and anal tears
They’re rare, but the consequences may make slaughter necessary
Reading Time: 3 minutes It is worthwhile to discuss ways to recognize, treat and prevent rectal and anal injuries in livestock. They are rare, but occur often enough to warrant a review in case producers or veterinarians encounter them in cattle or other animals. The causes are many and varied but some preventive measures may be obvious. Depending on […] Read more
Telemedicine is a way to get your veterinarian’s eyes on your farm
Trend of sending videos and pics instead of driving to a far-off clinic picked up during the pandemic
Reading Time: 3 minutes The use of telemedicine is growing, and if you’ve texted a video or a photo to your veterinarian, you’ve participated in it. “Telemedicine is defined as providing medical advice and treatment based on remote collection of information,” said Natasha Kutryk, the incoming president of the Alberta Veterinary Medicine Association. “There probably aren’t many farmers who […] Read more
There are many ways of dealing with a product shortage
Vaccine shortages happen, but there are usually alternatives for dealing with the situation
Reading Time: 3 minutes The shortage of scour vaccine illustrates how the cattle industry can respond to issues that are bound to happen in a world with manufacturing failures, transportation issues and problems that can plague biological products. There are three pharmaceutical manufacturers of scour vaccines, so when one is rumoured to run out, veterinarians search the others. Many […] Read more
We have very safe pharmaceuticals, but they must be used properly
Mistakes can happen if you don’t pay close attention to labels and used the correct route of administration
Reading Time: 4 minutes There are various toxicity tests that determine how effective a product is and how to safely use it. There is an acronym called LD 50 (for lethal dose), which is the concentration or amount of a product to kill 50 per cent of the patients. Fortunately, most cattle products we use are very safe. But […] Read more
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