News - Animal Health

Manitoba Public Health advises a single case of H3N2 variant influenza (flu) (H3N2v) has been found in southern Manitoba. The case has been reported to the Public Health Agency of Canada in accordance with international health regulations.

A Veterinary Pathologist with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine reports the seasonal flu started infecting swine operations earlier than normal this year.

The Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network is advising swine producers to be aware of Seneca Valley Virus.

A University of Manitoba Masters Student says alternatives to antibiotics offer livestock producers an opportunity to improve animal health at a time when consumers are increasingly concerned with what’s in their food.

The Chair of Manitoba Pork says containing PED and preventing ASF will be top of mind in 2019. As well, animal health will be a key focus in the pork sector during the year.

With warmer temperatures beginning across much of the province, Manitoba Agriculture’s Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer reminds Manitobans to monitor their animals for signs of heat stress this summer.