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...
The Truth Behind Antimicrobial ResistanceTaking control of antimicrobial resistance is an undeniably complex issue, but the many misconceptions and popular myths...
What is antimicrobial resistance and how does it occur?Brush up on the basics of antimicrobial resistance and find out where the cycle starts.
How can veterinary professionals fight AMR?As representatives of the medical community and as the gatekeepers of prescription antimicrobials, veterinary professionals share...
How do livestock and poultry producers fight antimicrobial resistance (AMR) ?Livestock and poultry producers depend on antimicrobials to protect their animals, but how do they protect their antimicrobials?
ABVMA Useful LinksABVMA Useful Links Animal Health / Wellness Organizations Animal Cancer Therapy Subsidization Society (ACTTS) Alberta Farm Animal...
Alberta Veterinary Medical Association Members' Magazine Back IssuesAll back issues available in .pdf form
Biosecurity in Practice - Dairy ProtocolsThe dairy industry in Canada realizes the importance of biosecurity in reducing disease risk, and thereby its positive impact on...
Biosecurity in Practice - Foreign Animal Disease (FAD)Impact of Foreign Animal Disease (FAD) Any outbreak of an Office International des Épizooties List A disease, such as classical...
Biosecurity in Practice - Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HCAPP) Canadian Food Inspection Agency Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point / Food...
Biosecurity in Practice - Johne's DiseaseJohne’s disease risk assessment models Handbook for Veterinarians & Beef Producers Handbook for Veterinarians & Dairy...
