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Now more than ever, people must become aware of the close relationship between the health of animals, humans, and our environment. The One Health concept aims to better understand and address the health issues that arise from the intricate relationship...

Government program will help keep farm workers safe during the pandemic STONEY CREEK, Ont. — Ontario’s agriculture community was rocked during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic this past spring as the virus swept through workers in the fields....

Biosecurity on the farm will ensure food safety as we continue to battle COVID-19 STONEY CREEK, Ont. —  As the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic approaches in North America, a renewed emphasis is once again being put on shoring...

Interim Guidance from CDC and the U.S. Department of Labor Key Points Management in the agriculture industry should conduct work site assessmentsexternal icon to identify coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) risks and infection prevention strategies to protect workers.Work site guidance for COVID-19 prevention...

One Health is an important, and oft overlooked, concept STONEY CREEK, Ont. — There have been many lessons to learn throughout this COVID-19 pandemic. But perhaps one of the most important lessons, and one that is rarely talked about, is...

While cities and towns continue to recover from COVID-19, a specific concern that remains intact are local farms and their workers. Individual farmers can take precautionary measures to make sure their farms are clean and safe places to work and...

STONEY CREEK, Ont. — As Ontario continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, one area of concern continues to be local farms, and the workers in the fields — particularly migrant workers. Outbreaks have been an ongoing issue across southwestern...

Tips for keeping your feline clean STONEY CREEK, Ont. — Cats are known to be fiercely independent. While kept as pets, they very much live their own lives while in our care, right down to bathing themselves. However, there are...

What to look for when picking a kennel for your companion’s home away from home STONEY CREEK, Ont. — Slowly but surely, we are moving towards a post-pandemic world. While not out of the woods yet, in many regions the...