Challenges Vaccines may have limited efficacy, limited duration of immunity, and potentially severe side effects [1]. Field strains of pathogens evolve quickly and may not be matched by the vaccine strain, resulting in limited efficacy [1]. Some vaccines are not effective on the field strains present in Canadian herds. There is limited commercial interest in […]
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What is it? Animal handling principles are meant to support and facilitate the movement of livestock in a safe and minimally stressful way. By understanding how livestock naturally behave, handlers can work with the animal to get them where they need to be, while reducing the risk if injury to both the animal and the
What is it? Preconditioning is a management practice that provides a significant health advantage to young calves. Definitions vary, but it usually includes: Keeping the calves for a minimum of 45 days after they’ve been weaned. Ensuring the calves are “bunk broke”, or used to eating food out of a bunk, before leaving the ranch.
What is it? Virtual auctions are services that connect buyers and sellers through the internet to facilitate the direct sale of goods – in this case, livestock. Like traditional auctions, multiple bidders can submit bids on livestock over a set time period. Virtual auctions may be performed live or may take place over several days.
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What is it? Telemedicine consists of medical assessment and advice administered remotely. A virtual platform for veterinary examinations can be necessary to maintain contact, such as in remote areas or in the winter months. While assessing the body condition score (BCS) of cattle visually is not as ideal as putting actual hands on the body,
What is it? Data management software can be utilized by producers to capture, upload, and exchange information about individual cattle. The software aids in information flow between different operations and processing plants. Different data management platforms can also offer elements, such as: Age verification Calving records Nutrition and growth Antimicrobial use Health protocols and treatments
What is it? Benefits of two-stage weaning. Researched and developed by Dr. Derek Haley and Dr. Joe Stookey at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan. Weaning is the process of a calf switching from a milk-based diet to a diet of grazing. Two-stage weaning is a method of weaning in
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