Released on September 30, 2016
Today, Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart proclaimed October 2 to 8, 2016, as Animal Health Week in Saskatchewan. This year’s national theme, “One Health,” stresses the important connection between animal health, human health and environmental health.“The theme of this year’s Animal Health Week reinforces the important role Saskatchewan’s producers play in protecting the health of animals, humans and the environment,” Stewart said. “When raising livestock, producers consciously balance each of these areas through practices such as on-farm biosecurity measures and the prudent use of antibiotics and vaccines.”
Saskatchewan’s Animal Health Week coincides with Animal Health Week in Canada, as proclaimed by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA). Each year, veterinarians across the country use Animal Health Week to draw attention to relevant issues, based on the theme chosen by the CVMA. The week targets livestock producers and household pet owners.
“Livestock producers play a pivotal role in balancing animal health, human health and the health of our environment,” Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association Council Past President Dr. Deb Hupka-Butz said. “Saskatchewan’s veterinarians are proud and committed to working alongside livestock producers to ensure this balance is met.”
More information about animal health and welfare in Saskatchewan can be found at Saskatchewan.ca/livestock.
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For more information, contact:
Sarah Hein
Agriculture
Regina, SK
Phone: 306-787-5389
Email: sarah.hein@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-527-9102