What is it? Chuteside diagnostics are tests that can be performed while the cattle are in the chute. These rapid diagnostics tests typically use body fluid samples, such as blood, urine, or saliva to detect infections or diseases [1]. They typically provide fast and accurate results and are easy to use requiring little on-site equipment […]
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What is it? Holding pond liners create an impermeable barrier between potential contaminants and the groundwater [1]. Holding ponds, sometimes also referred to as lagoons, are used to collect runoff from the controlled drainage area of a feedlot. This runoff contains manure constituents that could present a serious ecological hazard if allowed into the groundwater.
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What is it? The Canadian Round Table for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) Certification is a neutral third-party certification program for beef cattle. It is centred around the following 5 principles [1]: Natural Resources: maintain and enhance the health of the surrounding environment People & the Community: recognize and respect the role of all participants within the
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What is it? Wastewater tracking, or wastewater surveillance, is the detection and measurement of a certain indicator or target from the wastewater system. Anywhere from 30-90% of antibiotics are excreted in waste, often still in a biologically active form [1]. This waste can also contain antimicrobial resistant bacteria. Monitoring trends in antimicrobial use (AMU) and
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What is it? RFID (radio frequency identification) tags are a tool used to support the traceability of livestock in Canada. They are regulated by the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA). RFID tags may also be referred to as animal indicators. A tag is placed on a calf’s ear prior to leaving the cow/calf ranch and
What is it? The Canadian Government created the Canadian Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System, or CARSS, in response to the growing global concern about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) [1]. The first CARSS report was issued in March 2015. CARSS monitors antimicrobial use (AMU) and AMR in Canada by integrating data from various surveillance systems, including CIPARS [1].
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What is it? The safe disposal of unused or expired antibiotics is an essential component of antibiotic resistance management. Improper disposal can cause traces of pharmaceutical drugs in the environment, including both the soil and water [1]. The trace concentrations can build up over time and have adverse effects on human, animal, and environmental health.
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What is it? Composting is the process of recycling organic matter into a usable product that can return nutrients to the environment. The composting process involves microorganisms breaking down the material and consuming oxygen, which creates water vapour, carbon dioxide, and heat [1]. This heat, which can cause the compost to reach temperatures of over
What is it? The Bacteriophage. Video produced by Kurzgesagt – In a nutshell and created with scientific advice and editing by James Gurney. Bacteriophages, or phages, are viruses that infect bacteria [1]. Phages are smaller and more abundant than bacteria and can be found all around the globe. Similar to viruses, phages are species-specific and
What is it? Nearly all beef cattle will be transported at some point in their lives, whether it be to an auction mart, a new farm, or the abattoir. As transport is an important part of the livestock industry, the welfare of cattle during transportation is a highly regulated process and certain considerations must be
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