Bovine TB case traced back to Sask. ow.ly/JtEK50P0UoF #westcdnag #cdnag #SKag

I’m behind on sharing my recent The Western Producer columns! Here comes the backlog.

Bat 🦇 white nose syndrome reaches Alberta - see my The Western Producer column for details: producer.com/livestock/dead…

Prototheca- the really weird algae that causes infections in animals. See my The Western Producer column 👇 producer.com/livestock/this…

Opportunistic Pathogens: those that take advantage of underlying issues to cause disease. 🦠🧫 A primer on basic infectious disease concepts in my The Western Producer column 👇 producer.com/livestock/oppo…

Primary pathogens follow the basic formula: host + germ = disease 🦠🧫 A primer on basic infectious disease concepts in my The Western Producer column 👇 producer.com/livestock/cert… #viruses #animalhealth #vetmed #Biology

Bad new to learn another discovery of Bovine tuberculosis in Canada. Could there be a wildlife connection? It is possible but low probability. The two known wildlife reservoirs in Canada are in Riding Mountain National Park & Wood Buffalo National Park producer.com/news/bovine-tb…

Ever wonder how exactly germs 🦠 cause illness and disease? I discuss the 4 broad ways in my The Western Producer column 👇 producer.com/livestock/not-… #vetmed #infection #vetpath #Biology

Placentas are amazing! And necessary for the birth of all those adorable calves, lambs, kid goats and foals this spring. Learn more in my most recent The Western Producer column 👇 producer.com/livestock/plac… #biology #vetmed #reproduction

Calling all veterinary students! The ACVP is accepting abstract submissions from veterinary students through Aug 24, for possible presentation at the 2023 Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL (Oct 28-31). #ACVP2023 More information: 👉bit.ly/3WsqPi2

Reaction of friends, family & colleagues: Presentation at my usual scientific conferences VS presentation at the #OutlanderConference University of Glasgow Diana Gabaldon Outlander

Delayed hooray for last day of the #Outlander conference (apols not to tag everyone, but excellent talks included Dr. Jamie Rothenburger on Claire’s adaptation of nursing skills to vet medicine, and a panel on tourism led by Sevèrine Peyrichou. Ceilidh photo by Dr. Meg MacDonald

Hello #AcademicTwitter #sciencetwitter - my first MSc student just defended her thesis. I know some labs have traditions and common gifts to mark the occasion. Any ideas or suggestion to celebrate?

Emutopsy: A World Without Pathology 😎 (c): RCPA

Parasite threat on the rise in Western Canada may be linked to muskrats dlvr.it/SxK4Qm

H3N2 canine flu has been identified in Calgary, Alberta. Tentative link to dogs that were at a competition in the US Sept 21-24. It seems like there may be some community spread but that's unclear since testing has been limited so far. 1/n

Parasites pose a growing threat to pets and people in Western Canada. UCVM's Dr. Dr. Jamie Rothenburger has led groundbreaking research highlighting muskrats' pivotal role in the spread of this parasite. Read the full article here: ucalgary.ca/news/parasite-… #WesternCanada #petsafety

Research out of UCVM shows muskrats can play a pivotal role in transmitting dangerous parasite to dogs and humans bit.ly/48M9zud #UCalgary

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Track systems can replace traditional horse management - my largest column in the ⁦The Western Producer⁩ producer.com/livestock/trac…