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Validation of the Neuroception of Psychological Safety Scale (NPSS) Among Health and Social Care Workers in the UK

Nov 23, 2024 | mdpi.com | Nicola Cogan |John Campbell |Liza Morton |David Young

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Feed testing the first step in planning winter feeding program

Oct 31, 2024 | producer.com | John Campbell

It’s that time of year, when you will see lots of articles about the importance of feed testing. Read Also Australia cashes in as U.S. cattle herd shrinks COOMA, Australia (Reuters) — In a refrigerated room, around two dozen employees in hats, gloves and blue plastic aprons carve… I would certainly agree that feed testing is an important step in planning winter feeding programs for our cow herds. However, it is just the first step of the process.
Animal personality can impact welfare and production

Oct 18, 2024 | producer.com | John Campbell

It is obvious to anyone who spends time with animals that each is an individual with a unique personality. Read AlsoBird flu warning issued for U.S. cattle showsGlacier FarmMedia – Canadian cattle owners are being urged not to take animals across the U.S. border to participate in…Experts define personality as an individual’s behavioural traits that are related and remain unchanged throughout time and situations. The term is sometimes used interchangeably or slightly differently than temperament.
Caution needed when feeding brassica forages to cattle

Oct 11, 2024 | producer.com | John Campbell

Polycrops have become a more commonplace method of feeding beef cattle in Western Canada over the past number of years. Read AlsoAutomated calf feeder more than a labour saverGlacier FarmMedia – Labour savings are the main reason dairy and veal producers express interest in automated calf feeding systems…. They may also be known as intercrops, cover crops or cocktail crops but all involve a mixture of plant species that may range from three to more than 20 species.
Veterinary medicine makes use of artificial intelligence

Sep 20, 2024 | producer.com | John Campbell

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are becoming part of everyday life very rapidly. From smart watches that track your sleep to apps on your smartphone that use artificial intelligence to provide information in seconds, AI is becoming more and more commonplace. Read AlsoShallow gene pool plagues bison breedingGlacier FarmMedia – When a cattle producer wants to diversify the herd, there are many breed choices.
Study looks at modified live vaccine interference in calves

Aug 29, 2024 | producer.com | John Campbell

Vaccines for cattle can be categorized in several ways. Read AlsoResearch studies viability of straw-based dietsYears of drought inspired Beatriz Montenegro Gonzalez to examine the potential of feeding wheat straw to cattle during tough economic…We can categorize them by the pathogen that they are designed to protect the animal from (bacterial or viral), or we can categorize them by their route of administration (injectable or nasal).
Watch for copper, selenium deficiencies in beef calves

Aug 7, 2024 | producer.com | John Campbell

Weaned calves have a lot of changes to deal with around the time of weaning. Read AlsoBiogas seedstock trailer rapidly loads, unloadsLANGHAM, Sask. — A key piece of technology important to the success of biogas digesters in Europe is now available…They may be transported to an auction and then mixed with other sources of cattle into truckloads to go to a feedyard. On top of that, they are expected to adapt to a new ration and are often vaccinated and processed when they arrive at a feedlot.
Lameness problems in bulls can affect their sperm quality

Jul 18, 2024 | producer.com | John Campbell

There’s nothing worse than having a sore foot. If you’ve ever had plantar fasciitis or some sort of foot injury, you know the pain can be truly debilitating. It can hamper mobility so much that everyday tasks seem daunting. Read AlsoAvian metapneumovirus found in Man. turkeysGlacier FarmMedia – The first cases of avian metapneumovirus (aMPV) were detected in Manitoba last month. In a June 3…Lameness in bulls can be just as debilitating.
Lab testing discovers cause of unusual cattle diarrhea

Jun 26, 2024 | producer.com | John Campbell

I’ve talked to two different veterinarians this year who had each dealt with unusual cases of diarrhea and death in cattle. Read AlsoFeds announce $6 million beef marketing boostThe Canadian beef industry is getting a more than $6-million national boost from the federal government promote Canadian beef abroad…. In one case, the affected cows and calves were on pasture in the fall and the other case involved Holstein-cross calves shortly after arrival in the feedlot.
Pinkeye can be successfully treated, but prevention is another matter

Jun 3, 2024 | producer.com | John Campbell

It is that time of year when cow-calf producers sometimes need to deal with a very frustrating disease known as pinkeye. Read AlsoReassessing dairy processes can be beneficialGlacier FarmMedia – Dairy farmers work through similar processes every day, but taking another look at ordinary tasks can yield…The term pinkeye is really referring to any kind of inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye.