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2026-09-15
0 h 55 min
Calf loss and early life disease continue to affect many cow calf herds, and even small shifts in mortality can change overall productivity. In this webcast, Dr. Claire Windeyer walks through the key factors that drive calfhood risk, including national benchmarks, common outbreak patterns, and the management practices that make the biggest difference during calving. She also highlights practical steps for improving newborn calf care and reducing exposure to pathogens through thoughtful pasture...
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2026-10-06
1 h 21 min
Join Dr. Pablo Piñeyro for this presentation as he sheds light on problems around PCV2 strain evolution, vaccine cross-protection, and the costly impact of subclinical PCV2d infections on average daily gain. During this presentation, Dr. Piñeyro will discuss problems around PCV2 strain evolution, vaccine cross-protection, and the costly impact of subclinical PCV2d infections on average daily gain. As PCV2d dominates commercial herds worldwide, its synergy with M. hyopneumoniae breaks down...
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2026-09-03
1 h 17 min
Join Dr. Paul M. Fricke for this presentation as he discusses research on the best timing for AI following oestrus detection alerts or synchronization protocols. The timing of artificial insemination (AI) plays a critical role in achieving optimal fertility in dairy cows. In this presentation, Dr. Paul Fricke will share research on the best timing for AI following oestrus detection alerts or synchronization protocols. He will discuss how inseminating too early or too late can affect pregnancy...
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2025-01-29
1 h 01 min
Neonatal calf diarrhea (i.e., scours) is one of the predominant causes of calfhood disease, death, and reduced growth. While various pathogens may cause diarrhea, clinical symptoms and case fatality are largely associated with the ensuing dehydration rather than the diarrhea itself. As such, fluid therapy is the most important aspect of treatment, and the appropriate correction of dehydration and acid-base imbalances is critical for clinical success in scours cases. During this webcast, Dr....
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2024-10-11
1 h 10 min
Traditional approaches to gastrointestinal parasite control in cattle have relied on the routine application of anthelmintic and endectocide products, often without assessing their necessity or effectiveness. However, the emergence of anthelmintic resistance and growing environmental concerns are rendering this approach unsustainable and increasingly less acceptable to consumers. In this webcast, Dr. John Gilleard will provide an update on anthelmintic resistance, diagnostic tests, and the...
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2024-09-16
54:26 min
In this webcast, Dr. Liberty Getman will delve into the pathophysiology of osteoarthritis and explore the regenerative medicine therapies available for its treatment. She will provide an in-depth explanation of how to effectively utilize products like platelet-rich plasma (PRP), autologous protein solution (ProStride APS), and bone marrow concentrate (CenTrate BMA) within a clinical setting.
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2025-02-18
5:00 min
WCVM researchers have developed a syndromic sequencing panel (BovReproSeq) for the simultaneous detection of 17 pathogens associated with bovine reproductive failure. Photo: Christina Weese A collaboration between researchers at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) and Prairie Diagnostic Services Inc. (PDS) has resulted in the creation of an innovative genomic sequencing tool for detecting multiple pathogens associated with bovine reproductive failure. Bovine reproductive failure,...
2025-01-20
5:00 min
The next phase of a University of Saskatchewan (USask) research initiative aims to sequence the entire genome of beef cattle for the selection of optimum physical and behavioural traits and create a Canadian genetic database — two ambitious goals that will have a significant impact on the country’s beef cattle industry.
The new facility will allow USask to offer a new high-throughput genome sequencing service for western Canadian beef cattle producers and researchers.
“Picture being able to...
2024-10-29
03:00 min
Ontario farmers raise more than half of Canada’s goats. Alliance-funded research is identifying animals with stronger immune responses to common parasites to help Ontario producers breed for healthier and more productive herds. Keeping Ontario goats healthy is the main goal of an ongoing gut worm study by University of Guelph researchers.
The team hopes to help producers and veterinarians better combat infection by gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs), which affect nearly all Ontario goat farms,...
2024-09-26
02:30 min
A University of Saskatchewan (USask) leader in beef cattle health and welfare has been awarded the 2024 Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation.
Dr. Cheryl Waldner, a professor and researcher at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), was honoured at the 2024 Canadian Beef Industry Conference in August 2024.
“Waldner’s work has no doubt improved the competitiveness and sustainability of the Canadian beef industry,” said Craig Lehr, chair of the Beef...
2024-09-26
04:30 min
ASF is a severe disease in pigs. Close to 100% of pigs may die when infected with certain strains of the virus.
While ASF is currently not present in Canada, if it was, it would have a devastating effect on swine herds, the industry, the trade of Canadian pork products, and the Canadian economy.
Early detection of ASF is crucial to quickly contain and minimize impacts.
CanSpotASF
is a national surveillance program for early detection of African swine fever (ASF) in swine in Canada
It is a...
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2024-05-01
03:00 min
Dr. Nathan Erickson is the recipient of the 2024 Veterinarian of the Year Award from the Western Canadian Association of Bovine Practitioners (WCABP) and Boehringer Ingelheim Canada.
Dr. Nathan Erickson (DVM) of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) has received the 2024 Veterinarian of the Year Award from the Western Canadian Association of Bovine Practitioners (WCABP) and Boehringer Ingelheim Canada.
Erickson, who graduated from the WCVM in 2005, is an associate professor in the...
