Register Now for the BCRC's 2025 Winter Webinar Series
This year’s Beef Cattle Research Council webinar series will cover topics focused on improving the health and biosecurity of Canadian beef herds based on practical, science-based information for Canadian beef producers and veterinary teams. Topics include need-to-know information for Foot and Mouth Disease prevention as well as parasite control management.
The first webinar will be held January 15, 2025. See details below.
We recommend registering for the webinar series regardless of whether or not you can attend the live events. By registering, you’ll receive links to attend or watch the webinar recordings after the live events have ended. You also will receive event reminders and additional resources on each topic.
BCRC webinars are available free of charge thanks to guest speakers who volunteer their time and expertise to support advancements in the Canadian beef industry and through the Knowledge Dissemination and Technology Transfer project funded by the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off and Canada’s Beef Science Cluster.
It’s no problem if you miss a webinar you’re registered for, as you will receive a link to the recording. However, joining the live broadcast is recommended as it gives you the opportunity to interact with presenters and ask your own questions during live Q&A sessions.
All three webinars will be available for continuing education (CE) accreditation for veterinarians and registered veterinary technologists and technicians across Canada. For more information on CE accreditation, please contact Dana Parker.
Recordings of past presentations can be found on the BCRC’s webinars page.
2025 BCRC WEBINARS
Foot and Mouth Disease – Don’t Be a Richard
January 15, 2025, 7:00 PM MT
Speakers: Karin Schmid, Alberta Beef Producers, and Dr. Leigh Rosengren, Rosengren Epidemiology Consulting
Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a biosecurity concern with major economic impacts for Canadian beef production. What is the risk to producers and farmers in Canada, and what can they do to minimize this risk? This webinar is geared towards producers to discuss the who, what, where and why of FMD and how it can directly impact beef cattle operations.
Foot and Mouth Disease – The Inside Scoop for Veterinary Professionals
February 12, 2025, 7:00 PM MT
Speakers: Dr. Geneviève Toupin, CFIA, and Dr. Murray Gillies, CAHSS
Veterinarians and other veterinary professionals may remember the events and lasting impacts of BSE. Similar impacts would be expected in the event that Foot and Mouth Disease was discovered in Canada. What should you be looking for? What do you do in the event of an outbreak? How do you report it? What advice can you give to producers and how can you spot high-risk management systems? This webinar will give veterinarians and veterinary teams practical advice on FMD and highlight the CFIA’s current regulations.
The Ins and Outs of Parasite Management
March 19, 2025, 7:00 PM MT
Speakers: Dr. John Gilleard, University of Calgary, and Dr. Carling Matejka, VAHS
Parasites, both internal and external, can affect production and cause disease in Canadian beef cattle. Effective parasite control in beef cattle is an important part of maintaining health, welfare and production, and different parasites require specific control measures. This webinar will cover the best way to approach internal and external parasites in a typical production year to ensure the health of your herd and avoid resistance.
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