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Quick Reference Checklist - Veterinarian Considerations for Depopulation and Disposal of Swine

The owner of the pigs is considering depopulation. Now what? The AASV has developed a one-page step-by-step guide with links to find the resources you will need.

View more recommendations for the depopulation of swine here. This series of fact sheets provides guidance for veterinarians and producers about available swine depopulation methods, the limitations of each method and how they can be applied under various circumstances, and plan development for how depopulation could be deployed in emergency situations.

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Ice Makes Reorganizing & Moving Sheep Hazardous!

Video: Ice Makes Reorganizing & Moving Sheep Hazardous!

Ice makes reorganizing the sheep barns and moving sheep in preparation for lambing very hazardous - it looks more like sheep skating in an ice rink than walking in a barnyard! But, lambing season is quickly approaching, and we have the final group of ewes that require vaccinating prior to lambing, the last breeding rams need to be removed from breeding groups and tattooed, and the barns all need reorganizing to accommodate the new lambs that will be arriving shortly. So, in today’s sheep farming vlog at Ewetopia Farms, we can no longer wait for better weather conditions and must brave the treacherous ice and hope no one gets injured! This is Canadian sheep farming!