A juvenile goat in Minnesota has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the first confirmed case of bird flu in U.S. livestock.
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Minnesota goat confirmed infected with bird flu
NDSU advises keeping livestock separate from potentially-infected poultry
CFIA hears concerns about new traceability reporting times
Proposed regulations will bring goats, farmed deer and elk under traceability
Results from an online consultation on livestock traceability show there’s widespread support for tracking farm animals, but there are concerns with tighter timelines for reporting and tag retention. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency held the consultations from March to June 2023, and recently released a summary of the 1,299 comments received from 778 submitters. Why […] Read more
Udder health influences kid mortality, milk quality
A veterinarian reviews its importance and how producers can ensure udders stay healthy
Udder challenges such as mastitis are ongoing concerns for dairy and meat goat producers. According to Dr. Rosie Busch from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, healthy udders ensure proper milk production but can also affect meat goat kid performance. Why it matters: Attention to udder health and milking conditions are critical in assessing […] Read more
Colombia opens small ruminant export opportunities
Frozen semen can now be exported from flocks not on scrapie program
Canadian sheep and goat farmers have more access to export markets due to recent approval to ship frozen semen to Colombia without the need for scrapie risk certification. That’s in addition to the agreement two years ago that allows embryos and live small ruminant access to Colombia. Live animals and embryos have to come from […] Read more
LRIC names Early Career Research Award recipient
Winner’s research aims to tackle key disease problem in sheep and goat production
A University of Guelph researcher who will focus her research on one of the most important pathogens in small ruminant livestock is the winner of this year’s Early Career Research Award from the Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC). Dr. Emma Borkowski received her award at LRIC’s annual symposium on June 1. She will receive $70,000 […] Read more
Goat milk processor honoured by Lindsay Ag Society
Mariposa Dairy handed the Excellence in Agriculture Award
A family-owned milk processor that has grown from humble beginnings to become the second largest goat cheese manufacturer in North America was recognized recently through a prestigious award from the Lindsay Agricultural Society. Why it matters: The award serves as further recognition that the company’s success has played a significant role in the expansion of […] Read more
CFIA seeks feedback on traceability, animal ID amendments
Producers have until June 16 to comment on proposals
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is now seeking comment on its proposed amendments to livestock identification and traceability regulations. The regulatory proposal would address what the agency calls “gaps” in the current system, including: adding goats and cervids as animal species that share diseases with other regulated livestock, and therefore subject to traceability requirements, shortening […] Read more
Ways to identify and prevent pregnancy toxemia in small ruminants
Intake, not percentage, matter when feeding to prevent metabolic disease
Producers of small ruminants must pay close attention to a pregnant dam’s nutritional needs, especially those with multiples. That was the message given by Dr. Robert Van Saun, Pennsylvania State University professor and extension veterinarian, to Goat Day attendees at Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week. Without adequate nutrition, Van Saun said small ruminants face increased risk […] Read more
Quality colostrum vital for small ruminant newborns
Dam nutrition is key to increasing quality, quantity and in utero trace minerals
The best way to enhance health and reduce mortality in kids and lambs is to ensure adequate consumption of high-quality colostrum, preferably from the herd of origin. Dr. Robert Van Saun, Pennsylvania State University professor and extension veterinarian, told attendees at Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week that the calibre of dam nutrition from conception to lactation […] Read more
Updated Goat Code of Practice reflects latest in scientific understanding
Focus placed on housing, kid care and welfare and ensuring workers understand requirements
The long-awaited Goat Code of Practice update is poised for distribution after the pandemic affected its original delivery timeline. “We had vets, producers, people from all different backgrounds spend four years trying to establish what the minimum standard should look like for our industry,” said Amy Vingerhoeds, Canadian National Goat Federation industry liaison. She and […] Read more
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