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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.
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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...
2024-05-01
04:00 min
Number of cases negligible but continued diagnostic testing and collaboration with producers are keys to ensuring community health, experts say.
Recent reports coming out of the U.S. of avian influenza virus (H5N1) being found in cattle has been garnering attention. First noted in mid-March as a “mystery illness” when a handful of dairy farms saw a drop in milk production and low appetite amongst some of their herd, traction on this story has grown as additional states began reporting cases....
2023-10-23
7:06 min
Watch this video featuring Jenna Donaldson, DVM, who explains the practice model of Trillium Equine Veterinary Services, an ambulatory service that provides after-hour emergency care for horses on a subscription basis.
2023-10-18
3:24 min
Watch this video featuring Nigel Caulkett, DVM, MVetSc, Dipl. ACVA, as he discusses the challenges in recognizing chronic pain in cattle through behavioural assessments, as well as the availability of techniques that can provide analgesia in food animals. He also mentions some of the analgesic and anesthetic medications available to manage pain in cattle.
