Advancing Veterinary Education Through the Distributed Veterinary Learning Community (DVLC) at the University of Calgary
Biosecurity in Practice – Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HCAPP) Canadian Food Inspection Agency Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point / Food Safety Enhancement Program Government of Alberta Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)
Biosecurity in Practice – Protocols
Swine Canadian Swine Health Board: An organization mandated to provide leadership, coordination and support in the management of the health of the Canadian swine herd. The CSHB is working to
Biosecurity in Practice – National Standards
National Avian On-Farm Biosecurity Standard Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency Canadian Food Inspection Agency – Animal Biosecurity National Voluntary Beef Cattle Biosecurity Standard Source: Livestock Identification Services
Biosecurity in Practice – Foreign Animal Disease (FAD)
Impact of Foreign Animal Disease (FAD) Any outbreak of an Office International des Épizooties List A disease, such as classical swine fever or foot and mouth disease, has severe
Biosecurity in Practice – Cleaning and Disinfection
Cleaning and Disinfection (C and D) Disinfection in On-Farm Biosecurity Procedures Source: Ohio State University Disinfection in On-Farm Biosecurity Procedures Biosecurity and FMD, presented at the EuFMD training session
Biosecurity in Practice – Zoonotic Disease
Zoonotic disease in the clinic environment Zoonotic diseases are an ever-present reality in veterinary practice. Both food animal and companion animal practitioners have pivotal roles to play in reducing the
Biosecurity in Practice – Planning
Introduction The Tool Kit is an integral part of Biosecurity in Practice. It contains many of the “how to”s” and resource material practices will use in planning, implementing and delivery
Antimicrobial Resistance – Prudent Use
Antimicrobials have been important tools in the control of infectious diseases since the 1950s. Their use in veterinary medicine has improved the health and welfare of animals. Antimicrobial use
Time is Now for Stewardship
Exceptional management will be increasingly important for the responsible use of antibiotics in food-producing animals. Download full article published in the February 2012 issue of Canadian Poultry Magazine.
Summit on Antimicrobials, Oct 11, 2011 – World Veterinary Congress
The World Veterinary Association has released conclusions reached during the World Veterinary Association Summit, an event organized with high level support of both FAO, OIE and WHO during the World
U.S. Tightens Rules on Antibiotics Use for Livestock
A New York Times article dated April 11, 2012.
SPOTLIGHT ON ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE FOR WORLD VETERINARY
World Veterinary Day (WVD) takes place annually on the last Saturday of April and this year vets from around the world join together on April 28 to raise concerns about