Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Chronic Wasting Disease spreading
Chronic wasting disease in deer has spread further west into the province and within five years will likely be found at Edmonton's outskirts and in Calgary, says a University of Alberta biologist. Read more: http://www.edmontonjournal.com/technology/Chronic+wasting+disease+spreading+westward/4330856/story.html#ixzz1EtfI1XrvChronic Wasting Disease spreading
About this blog
This blog is intended to provide resources for Albertans who raise and care for farmed animals. In particular, this website should serve as a guide for hobbyists who do not make their living as livestock producers. (Most livestock producers have their own associations to provide resources and advice).
In terms of health and welfare of your animals, we encourage you to research and use the very best husbandry practices. While a lot of information can be found on the internet or from books, be careful in your choices -- what might work well in another province or country might not work at all here because of different climate, ecosystem, legislation and other considerations.
Your very best source of advice is a veterinarian. Invest in asking a veterinarian to visit your premises and make recommendations to you about all aspects of your animals' health and welfare. If you cannot find a local veterinarian who specializes in the animals you raise, call the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association. They will help you find one.
Also, it is important to plan ahead for emergencies. Not only should you be ready for floods, drought, fire and other natural disasters, you should prepare for disease outbreaks. At the top of this page, you will find some links to emergency planning tools. It takes only a few minutes to make a plan -- and it could save the lives of your animals (and maybe some human lives, too!).
Finally, if you own any type of farmed animal, please register your premises. This ensures that the authorities can contact you if there is an emergency or animal disease coming through your area. The link is at the top of this blog.
In terms of health and welfare of your animals, we encourage you to research and use the very best husbandry practices. While a lot of information can be found on the internet or from books, be careful in your choices -- what might work well in another province or country might not work at all here because of different climate, ecosystem, legislation and other considerations.
Your very best source of advice is a veterinarian. Invest in asking a veterinarian to visit your premises and make recommendations to you about all aspects of your animals' health and welfare. If you cannot find a local veterinarian who specializes in the animals you raise, call the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association. They will help you find one.
Also, it is important to plan ahead for emergencies. Not only should you be ready for floods, drought, fire and other natural disasters, you should prepare for disease outbreaks. At the top of this page, you will find some links to emergency planning tools. It takes only a few minutes to make a plan -- and it could save the lives of your animals (and maybe some human lives, too!).
Finally, if you own any type of farmed animal, please register your premises. This ensures that the authorities can contact you if there is an emergency or animal disease coming through your area. The link is at the top of this blog.
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