Avian InfluenzaWhat is Avian Influenza? Avian Influenza Virus (AIV), often called 'bird flu' is a contagious viral infection caused 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 caused 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...
Stronger Veterinary Standards Benefit AlbertansNew provincial legislation has been introduced in Alberta to provide better consumer protection to pet and animal owners. The...
Health Canada announces consultation regarding new regulations related to veterinary drugsHealth Canada has announced a 75 day (July 2 – September 14, 2016) consultation on proposed changes to the Food and Drug...
Canadian Veterinarians Tackle Growing Concern about Antibiotic Resistance’s Impact on the Veterinary CommunityVeterinarians from across Canada gathered in Niagara Falls, Ont. at the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) Summit to...
Alberta Veterinary Practices Offering Assistance to Fort McMurray EvacueesAttention Fort McMurray Evacuees en route, the following veterinary clinics between Fort McMurray and Edmonton have capacity for...
What can livestock producers do to prepare for the changes?Good Husbandry Controlling the growth of antimicrobial resistance is everyone’s responsibility, and there are a number of ways...
What regulations can livestock producers expect?International Attention In order to control the rise of antimicrobial resistance, many government bodies around the world are...
Why is this issue important to livestock producers?Our Use Every time we use antimicrobials, whether in humans or animals, we contribute to the development of antimicrobial...
Why now? When will it become law?Recent Attention Antimicrobial resistance may seem like a new issue in the media, but it’s been a concern in the medical...
Winter Apparel & PreparednessIn the winter months, your objective as a caretaker is to keep your animals safe and warm while minimizing the risk of accident...
WVA Supports the World Antibiotic Awareness WeekThe World Veterinary Association (WVA) and its members - representing around half a million veterinarians worldwide – are proud...
