Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart has proclaimed September 28 to October 4, 2014, as Animal Health Week in Saskatchewan to acknowledge the exemplary job producers do in caring for their livestock.
"Saskatchewan producers are focused on providing the best science-based on-farm animal health and welfare, with some of the most responsible standards in the world," Stewart said. "This week is an opportunity to ensure that everyone knows of the safe and healthy food Saskatchewan livestock producers are raising."
Animal Health Week is also a time to remind producers about the importance of an effective animal health regime.
"The strong relationship between farmers and ranchers and veterinarians in Saskatchewan is an advantage to the producer and the industry, allowing for a customized animal health regime that addresses the needs of animals based on location and herd history," Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association President Andrew Acton said.
For more information on animal health in Saskatchewan, visit www.agriculture.gov.sk.ca/Livestock-Animal-Health-Welfare.
