Pigs that are only beginning to be affected by pathogenic infections typically yield the most insightful biological samples for laboratory analysis, meaning hog producers may need to euthanize otherwise healthy […] Read more
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Newly-infected pigs most likely to yield lab test answers
Post-mortem specialists offer tips on how to sample pigs on-farm to aid diagnostics
Province launches Veterinary Incentive Program
Veterinary graduates can now apply for funding to practice in areas with critical labour shortages
To encourage newly licensed veterinarians to practice in northern and underserviced communities in Ontario, the provincial government has launched the Veterinary Incentive Program. The program will provide grants of up […] Read more
U.S. cowboy poet and veterinarian Baxter Black, 77
Black appeared on Carson, NPR and in Grainews
U.S. cowboy poet, storyteller and veterinarian Baxter Black, whose work was a fixture for years in farm journals including Grainews, died Friday at age 77, his family reported. Born in […] Read more
Increasing veterinarian capacity on Ontario farms
Ontario farmers will soon have improved access to veterinary services when and where they need it. The Livestock Veterinary Innovation Initiative is a new, cost-share program that will increase the […] Read more
Ontario vet receives prestigious North American bovine practitioner award
Dr. Kelly Barratt is the first woman and the youngest to win the award
Dr. Kelly Barratt of Listowel is this year’s recipient of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners Bovine Practitioner of the Year award sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. It is the top […] Read more
‘Dr. Tim’ to continue advocating for farm causes
Tim Henshaw is known for veterinary work over 40 years, but also his social media presence
Dr. Tim Henshaw worked his final day on the farm on New Year’s Eve, but the EastGen veterinarian will continue contributing to the dairy sector during semi-retirement. The veterinarian for […] Read more
Trust and telehealth services keep veterinarians rolling
Normal biosecurity focus moves to include human health
Technology and long-established client relationships have allowed farm animal veterinarians to maintain somewhat regular operations, albeit with some notable changes, during the ongoing pandemic. Widely used telehealth services, in particular, […] Read more
Veterinarians more likely to have suicidal thoughts: study
Canadian veterinarians, particularly women practitioners, think about suicide more often than the general population and suffer poorer mental health overall, a study by University of Guelph researchers has found. As […] Read more
First Ontario livestock pharmacy opens
The new pharmacy will give farmers an alternative to only buying antimicrobials from a veterinarian
Farmers will now have an alternative to purchasing antibiotics from their veterinarian with the opening of the first independent agriculture pharmacy in Ontario. The GVF group of companies, which includes […] Read more