News - Veterinary Services

The establishment of a new national communications network for swine veterinarians is expected to speed up the response to health threats within the Canadian swine industry.

A BC based veterinarian says a new national communication network being created on behalf of the Canadian swine industry will help improve communications among swine veterinarians.

The Canadian Association of Swine Veterinarians says the willingness of pork producers to share the health status of their swine herds is key to gaining control of PRRS.

The regional marketing and technical services manager with AcuShot reports interest among swine producers in the use of needle free administration of veterinary compounds continues to grow.

A Steinbach based swine veterinarian expects needle-free administration of veterinary compounds to gain in popularity as equipment costs come down.

New methods being developed by the University of Manitoba for analyzing the jet stream produced by needle-free injectors are expected to assist manufacturers in improving the devices.

The dean of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine says the demand for veterinary services continues to expand.

The Western College of Veterinary Medicine expects to complete an approximately six million dollar upgrade of its Diagnostics Laboratory and Large Animal Clinic within the next month to six weeks.

The task force investigating veterinary services in Manitoba has completed its report and the province will be reviewing the resulting recommendations, Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives (MAFRI) Minister Rosann Wowchuk announced.