We can only move forward as a strong industry when beef producers, veterinarians, nutritionists, students, professors, government officials, and everyone else involved in our production chain are connected and in constant communication. When it comes down to putting those pieces together, there...

In this new series of The Poultry Podcast Show, we will transport you right into the action and show you what A DAY IN THE LIFE of the main positions on a poultry farm looks like. Is poultry nutrition something you'd like to pursue? Would you like to learn more about the routine, the...

We now have decades of accumulated knowledge on strategies for mammary health management regarding milking – protocols were developed even as early as in the fifties or sixties, like dipping techniques. This could mislead us to think that there isn’t much new to learn about it, but...

We ask a lot from our sows and put great effort into improving their performance. However, in many cases, they don't produce enough milk and colostrum in order to sustain the maximum growth of the piglets. That's why optimizing the milking capacity of sows and stimulating their mammary...

Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is a complex of pathogens that presents several challenges to the beef industry – since there are viruses and bacteria involved in the development of the disease, all of which are triggered by stressors, it is commonly considered a multifactorial issue. In...

Poultry diseases can lead to significant economic losses for producers and health risks for both birds and humans. This is why biosecurity is crucial in poultry production: it is what makes maintaining healthy flocks and market access, along with preventing the spread of diseases, possible. In...

While most problems that dairy farms face both arise and are solved inside the farm, sometimes it’s not that easy – some natural hazards, over which we have little to no control, can cause harm. That is the case with wildfires: concerns over the danger posed by the air pollution...

We all know how hard it is to fight back when a disease outbreak occurs. Since emergency events present themselves at different levels and involve varied approaches, knowing how to best manage them is crucial not only for swine producers, but for the entire Canadian industry. However vital they...

Managing cattle health is crucial for feedlot production, once it can significantly impact the overall success of the business. In this episode, Dr. Mariana Guerra-Maupome emphasizes the relevance of integrating management software with the implementation of health protocols, individualized...

The gut microbiome of birds plays a crucial role in maintaining their overall health and performance. Since its development is influenced by a variety of factors, including genetics, diets, and exposure to pathogens, understanding those factors is essential to promoting gut health. In this...

We are very excited to share with you our very first episode! As you may already know, this is a weekly podcast where you'll find cutting-edge insights and everything that's working in the Canadian and global swine industry. We are off to a great start by having Dr. Ellen Goddard with us, who...