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Article: “A Renewed Understanding of Bovine Uterine Physiology and Pathologies”
The period following calving represents a major challenge for the reproductive health of dairy cows. In the June 2026 issue of Le Praticien (AMVPQ), Liudmila Taranova, Mizanur Rahman Sharker, Anthony Estienne, PhD, and Guillaume St-Jean, DVM, PhD, from the Université de Montréal explore the mechanisms that enable the uterus to repair itself after parturition and present recent advances in the understanding of uterine diseases, particularly subclinical endometritis. Read the article (FRENCH) >>>
Article: “Can the Benefits of Genomics Be Fully Realized in the Goat Industry?”
Goat genomics and precision breeding are providing the goat industry with innovative tools to optimize herd performance. As part of the RQR’s “Ferme de savoir” science communication competition, where he received an award, William Poisson, a PhD student in the laboratory of Professor Claude Robert, PhD (Université Laval), explores a key question for the sector: is it truly possible to fully harness the benefits of genomics? Read the article (FRENCH) >>>
Article: “Our Dairy Cows Need Some Fresh Air!”
Persistent heat, overheated barns, and nights that fail to cool down sufficiently: the summer of 2025 once again highlighted the high vulnerability of dairy cows to heat stress. In the December 2025 issue of Le Praticien (AMVPQ), Professor Véronique Ouellet, PhD, from Université Laval, explains why heat is so challenging for dairy cows and presents practical strategies to better protect herds during hot weather. Read the article (FRENCH) >>>
Article: “Epigenetics in Veterinary Practice”
What if the nutritional and environmental choices we make today could influence the health of animals… and their offspring? In the June edition of Le Praticien (AMVPQ), Professor Marc-André Sirard, DMV, Ph.D., from Université Laval, explores the fascinating role of epigenetics in animal production. A must-read to better understand how to adapt our practices to the specific needs of each species. Read the article (FRENCH) >>>
Video: Pregnancy Testing for Cows
Detecting pregnancy without veterinary intervention? Yes, it’s possible… and reliable! This video introduces an essential tool for managing dairy herds: pregnancy tests. Produced in collaboration with Professor Simon Dufour, DMV, Ph.D., from the Université de Montréal — a leading expert whose research has significantly improved the performance of these tests — the video offers a clear and practical overview of their use in the field. A must-see resource to help optimize your dairy farming practices. Watch the video (Narration in French, English subtitles available) >>>