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...
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...
Antimicrobial Resistance: We All Have a Role to PlayThe science of AMR is complex and complicated. As well, the politics involved are equally complex. Tradition has seen every...
Salmonella Enteritidis Notice from Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development At this time, it appears that all poultry involved in these cases were sourced from a common hatchery.
Prevention and Control of Antimicrobial Resistance Flagged as Inadequate by Auditor General of CanadaThe spring 2015 Auditor General of Canada’s Report concludes that key responsibilities have not been fulfilled by the Public...
Health Canada proposes new measures to address antimicrobial resistanceThe Alberta Veterinary Medical Association is encouraged by the news from Health Canada indicating that they intend to take...