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Preparing for changes to antimicrobial usage in livestock

As mentioned in an earlier program, effective December 1, some antimicrobials for livestock will require a prescription from a veterinarian. Dr. Keith Lehman, chief provincial veterinarian with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, explains how producers can prepare for the change and some important distinctions between injectable and in-feed use.


Interview with Dr. Keith Lehman (3:00 minutes) (1.36 Mb)

Source : Alberta agriculture and forestry

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A Day in the Life of a Swine Veterinarian

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Meet Svetlana: A Swine Veterinarian Making a Difference in Manitoba.

Join us as we follow a day in the life of Svetlana, a dedicated swine veterinarian working in Manitoba’s hog sector . In her Career Month feature, she shares her journey, the daily care and passion behind working with pigs, and what it takes to help an entire industry thrive.

Why the Pork Industry Matters:
The hog sector provides over 22,000 jobs across Manitoba. It contributes more than $2.3 billion annually to Manitoba’s GDP.
It accounts for over 55% of all agriculture & agri-food manufacturing jobs in the province.

Want a career like Svetlana’s?
Head over to www.manitobapork.com/careers to explore the many paths available in the pork industry — from veterinary services to production, logistics, human resources and more.