Avian InfluenzaWhat is Avian Influenza? Avian Influenza Virus (AIV), often called 'bird flu' is a contagious viral infection causes by avian...
The Cost of CompassionThe price of a pet is more than just its purchase. Learn how prices are established for the services your pet needs.
Biosecurity in Practice - Cleaning and DisinfectionCleaning and Disinfection (C and D) Disinfection in On-Farm Biosecurity Procedures Source: Ohio State University Disinfection in...
Livestock Lightning SafetyThe United States Department of Agriculture estimates that lightning is responsible for 80% of all accidental livestock deaths...
Canada's Eco-Friendly Beef ProducersCanada’s beef producers continually strive toward improvement, and it shows. Their commitment to responsible agriculture has led...
Are You Being Misled About Healthy Beef?Marketing spin or evidence based fact? Healthy food comes from healthy animals and healthy animals are a result of...
Are antibiotics good or bad for livestock?What is an antimicrobial? Antimicrobials are a class of medications that kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms, including...
Are You Being Misled About Healthy Beef?Marketing spin or evidence based fact? Healthy food comes from healthy animals and healthy animals are a result of...
APRUMA: A BackgroundThe Alberta Best Practices Framework for the use of Antimicrobials in Food-Producing Animals is intended to provide information...
Avian InfluenzaWhat is Avian Influenza? Avian Influenza Virus (AIV), often called 'bird flu' is a contagious viral infection causes by avian...
Biosecurity in Practice - Cleaning and DisinfectionCleaning and Disinfection (C and D) Disinfection in On-Farm Biosecurity Procedures Source: Ohio State University Disinfection in...
Biosecurity in Practice - PlanningIntroduction The Tool Kit is an integral part of Biosecurity in Practice. It contains many of the "how to's" and resource...
APRUMA: Antimicrobials & Ensuring Animal HealthAnimal health starts with good husbandry practices Farmers should regularly monitor the health and welfare of their animals...
APRUMA: Antimicrobials and Disease DiagnosisWhen a disease occurs, the veterinarian examines the animal(s) and the circumstances in which they are kept Disease diagnosis and...
APRUMA: Antimicrobials and Effective Administration of MedicinesSuccessful treatment is determined by proper administration of the antimicrobial coupled with the correct quantity used for the...
APRUMA: Introduction to AntimicrobialsGood health is essential for welfare and for optimal animal performance. Disease control is therefore an essential part of any...
APRUMA: Protecting Future Effectiveness of AntimicrobialsPharmacovigilance Pharmacovigilance is the process whereby concerns in relation to safety or effectiveness of medicines are...
APRUMA: What are antimicrobials?What is an antimicrobial and how is it made available? The term ‘antimicrobial’ is in most cases synonymous with ‘antibiotic’,...
