Commentary: Putting money where foot-and-mouth could be

Apr 13, 2023

Canada’s export-dependent economy has limited opportunities for domestic growth when it comes to agriculture and food.

With 40 million Canadian souls in sight, (we are just 440,000 short), growing our population by one million people last year was a great accomplishment, especially for makers of food or jobs. But as Canada grows its agricultural capacity, the future lies in exports.

Budget 2023, from the same folks who brought you carbon pricing and the greening of the Canadian economy, does address a critical piece of the agriculture vulnerability puzzle for the nation. It includes funding of a foot-and-mouth disease vaccine bank. A single case of the disease would likely strike a $65 billion blow to the economy, so this particular budget item is welcome and will be money well spent.

The nation’s livestock industry has been calling on the government to address the issue of funding for an expanded FMD-infection response plan and a vaccine bank to deal with any outbreak.

Click here to see more...

Video: How Aurora Pharmaceutical Became a Leader in Animal Health

Dr. Michael Strobel, Founder and CEO of Aurora Pharmaceutical, discusses the company's remarkable journey from a veterinarian-led startup to a leading developer and manufacturer of animal health solutions.

In this exclusive interview, Dr. Strobel shares how Aurora Pharmaceutical was built around a simple but powerful mission: putting customers, producers, veterinarians, pet owners, and patients first. Learn how the company has grown by focusing on high-quality, science-backed, and cost-effective solutions for livestock, companion animals, and human health markets.

Discover how Aurora's commitment to innovation, affordability, and customer service continues to drive its expansion across swine, cattle, poultry, equine, companion animal, and human health sectors. Dr. Strobel also discusses the importance of understanding real-world challenges facing producers and veterinarians and how Aurora develops practical solutions that improve animal health while supporting producer profitability. Aurora's veterinarian-founded approach, commitment to American manufacturing, and focus on delivering value have helped establish the company as a trusted partner throughout the animal health industry.