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...
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...
Government of Canada hosts roundtable discussion to advance Canada's work on antimicrobial resistanceThis article was originally published by the Public Health Agency of Canada . Minister Ambrose unveils new action plan with...
What beef producers need to know about antimicrobial use and resistanceFind out how you as a cattle producer can avoid illness in your cattle to reduce the need to use antimicrobials and how to...
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in AlbertaOne cow in Alberta has tested positive for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) . The positive test was confirmed on February...
Controlling Antimicrobial Resistance – Time is Running OutAntimicrobials are invaluable health care tools that have substantially improved the well-being and quality of life for humans...
Controlling Antimicrobial Resistance - Our Call to the MediaThis press release covers our plea to the media to step up to their role in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.
