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Respiratory diseases in cattle, including AIP, pique veterinarian’s curiosity
Dr. Emily Snyder’s curiosity over the years has led her to a place where improving the health of beef cattle is of utmost importance. One of Snyder’s current research projects involves…
Read MoreJohne’s disease — not gone but often forgotten
If you suspect a cow in your herd has Johne’s disease, have your veterinarian collect fecal samples for testing as soon as possible. www.canadiancattlemen.ca/research/johnes-disease-not-gone-but-often-forgotten
Read MoreScottish producer eyes Alberta herd
William McLaren runs Netherton Angus in Perth, Scotland. The fourth-generation Scottish producer travels to Canada nearly every year to acquire embryos and look at new stock. www.producer.com/livestock/scottish-producer-eyes-alberta-herd
Read MoreCCIA celebrates 25-year history and the producers who pioneered traceability
On a Tuesday morning in April 1997, almost a year before Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) was formed, a group of producers, consultants and business experts put their heads together…
Read MoreYeast Shows Promise as a Feed Additive for Beef Cattle
Melissa Williams, a U of G animal biosciences doctoral candidate supervised by Dr. Katharine Wood, is investigating yeast as a substitute for antimicrobial use in feed for beef cattle. Her…
Read MoreConsider feed requirements for beef cattle during cold weather
A measure called LCT can be used to calculate the increase in total digestible nutrients required www.albertafarmexpress.ca/livestock/consider-feed-requirements-for-beef-cattle-during-cold-weather
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