Alberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC)

In 2014, I asked cow-calf producers if they thought hard calvings (i.e., dystocia) were painful, and the majority agreed. Over the years, the use of pain control for hard calvings, for the cow and the calf, has increased. Calves that experience hard calvings are known to have decreased viability, taking longer to stand, walk, and…

Alberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC) is now offering Albertans a searchable list of veterinary clinics in the province. “It can be challenging for farmers to find veterinary care,” says Melissa Moggy, Extension Coordinator with AFAC. “Alberta Farm Animal Care, in collaboration with Capstone students at the University of Alberta, have created a veterinary clinic directory….

This is part two of a three-part series. You can find part one in the September issue of ABP, and on ABP Daily.  With the drastic cuts made to the 2021 budget, Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is no longer able to support external organizations at levels we have in the past. Funding to three organizations…

Emergencies that involve livestock are complex and can progress quickly, putting people and animals at risk. Natural disasters, such as fires and floods, can pose a severe threat to a farm. Farmers are familiar with what natural hazards exist in their area and should adjust their emergency plans accordingly. For example, a farm located in…