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VIDO-InterVac Beef Tech Group (VBTG)

The VBTG develops resources that address key production issues of beef producers, and conveys the animal health concerns of the cattle industry to VIDO-InterVac.

Formed in 2001, the VBTG is comprised of industry leaders from across Canada, and VIDO-InterVac Research scientists.

Resources for Beef Producers:

• BEEF INFONET covers the full spectrum of issues facing cattle producers.  It's a valuable tool to help producers refine their operations and boost the health of their livestock.

• VIDO-InterVac Beef Technical Group Publications

• November 2009 - the VBTG and Dr. Steven Hendrick share insights with producers in their most recent publication:   Johne's Disease.

 Funders and supporters of the VIDO-InterVac Beef Technical Group:

• Alberta Beef Producers
• Alberta Livestock Industry Development Fund
• British Columbia Cattlemens Association
• Federation des producteurs de bovins du Quebec
• Intervet Schering-Plough Animal Health
• Manitoba Cattle Producers
• Novartis Animal Health Canada
• Ontario Cattlemen's Association  
• Pfizer Animal Health
• Saskatchewan Cattle Marketing Deductions Fund
• Saskatchewan Horned Cattle Purchases Act 

VIDO-InterVac Contact for Tech Groups

Sherri Hueser (306) 966-7474 sherri.hueser@usask.ca

VIDO-InterVac Swine Technical Group (VSTG)

The VSTG investigates disease problems to management and profitability of swine operations and develops resources to help livestock producers to refine their operations and enhance the health of their animals.

Formed in 1980, the VSTG is a multidisciplinary group comprised of producers, veterinarians, agricultural economists, agricultural engineers, nutritionists, farm extension workers and VIDO-InterVac research scientists.

Resources for Swine Producers:

• SWINE DISEASE NET, a disease information resource

• Survey for Producers:  Loose Housing

• VIDO-InterVac Swine Technical Group Publications

• January 2010 - the VSTG discusses swine production in tough economic times in their most recent publication  Back in the Black.  

Back in the Black is also discussed in the June 24, 2010 Swine management Strategies for Profitable Times article by Bernie Peet.

Funders and supports of the VIDO-InterVac Swine Technical Group:

• Alberta Livestock Industry Development Fund
• Alberta Pork
• BC Pork
• Canadian Research Network on Bacterial Pathogens of Swine
• Federation des producteurs de porcs du Quebec
• Human Resources Development Canada
• Intervet Schering-Plough Animal Health
• Manitoba Pork Council
• Novartis Animal Health Care Canada
• Ontario Pork
• Pfizer Animal Health
• Sask Pork

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