This month, DRECA’s Kira Macmillan interviewed Dr. Betty-Jo Bradley from Livestock Veterinary Services on her experience with M. bovis in Albertan dairy herds. Dr. Bradley discusses symptoms of infection, strategies to prevent transmission and steps to take should an outbreak occur on farm.

In the second video of DRECA’s Student Research Update series, Emeline Nogues, a PhD student at the University of British Columbia, talks about her project comparing the short and long term affects of rubber ring vs. surgical castration.

Additional Information

The National Farmed Animal Health and Welfare Council (NFAHW) is pleased to announce the release of the new and improved Canadian Livestock Transport (CLT) training program. The new CLT program content aligns with current best practice and evolving legislative requirements. To learn more about this program, visit https://www.livestocktransport.ca/.