Article
Veterinary Sciences
Madelana M. Lazurko, Nathan E. N. Erickson, John R. Campbell, Sheryl Gow, Cheryl L. Waldner
Summary: Vaccinations are crucial for controlling diseases in cow-calf herds in Canada, but there is a lack of consistent regional data on vaccine use. This study examined vaccine protocols and their impact on productivity outcomes in 131 cow-calf herds. The results showed that most cows and replacement heifers were vaccinated, but there were variations in vaccine use across different regions and for different diseases. There is a need to improve the utilization of vaccines and adhere to label recommendations for optimal disease control.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
W. J. McFarlane, C. B. Winder, T. F. Duffield, D. F. Kelton, C. A. Bauman, S. L. Croyle, D. L. Renaud
Summary: Understanding how downer cattle are managed by Canadian dairy producers in 2015 revealed associations between herd and farmer demographics, such as geographic region, age, farm size, and education, with the care and management practices adopted. These results could serve as a benchmark for evaluating current practices and identifying areas for improvement.
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Area Studies
Woochang Lee, Hyomin Kim
Summary: This article examines the memories of protests in South Korea in 2008 regarding the resumption of US beef imports and discusses the transformation of concerns into political issues. The study also aims to understand the consequences of the BSE controversies in Korea.
EAST ASIAN SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maria I. Espinoza
Summary: An analysis of Peruvian news media coverage on dengue in 2017 revealed a tendency to attribute the epidemic to climate events and infrastructure issues, while offering short-term government-led interventions without addressing underlying public health and climate resilience challenges. The study highlights a medicalization of public health through technical solutions, neglecting social and environmental determinants of health, especially crucial in the context of climate change in the Global South.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ivan L. Campos, Tatiane C. S. Chud, Gerson A. Oliveira, Christine F. Baes, Angela Canovas, Flavio S. Schenkel
Summary: This study estimated the genetic parameters for heat tolerance of milk, fat, and protein yields in Canadian Holstein cows. The results showed an antagonistic relationship between production level and heat tolerance, but the correlation was moderate, indicating the possibility of selecting animals with high genetic merit for production and heat tolerance.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Jayce D. Fossen, John R. Campbell, Sheryl P. Gow, Nathan Erickson, Cheryl L. Waldner
Summary: Despite sporadic surveillance of antimicrobial use (AMU) in cow-calf herds, a study in Canada found that almost all herds reported AMU in at least one animal, with the most common reasons being respiratory disease in nursing calves, neonatal diarrhea, and lameness in cows. The most frequently used antimicrobials were oxytetracycline and florfenicol, while antimicrobials with high importance to human health, such as ceftiofur, were used by a smaller percentage of herds. The study also noted an increase in the use of macrolides compared to a similar study in 2014.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ubaka Ogbogu, Lorian Hardcastle
Summary: The study analyzed how Canadian print media represented essential healthcare services during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the controversial decision to include liquor and cannabis stores in essential services lists. The majority of articles discussed these topics positively and in line with current knowledge and evidence, but the representation lacked critical engagement with important health policy issues.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Rita Couto Serrenho, Christopher Church, Darren McGee, Todd F. Duffield
Summary: This study describes the management practices of Canadian dairy farms using a risk assessment tool and identifies areas for potential improvement. The results show that many farms have issues with housing management, cow comfort, and water access.
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Gabriela Capurro, Cynthia G. Jardine, Jordan Tustin, Michelle Driedger
Summary: Canadian newspapers framed scientific uncertainty in their initial coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic, showing differences in perceptions between specialist and non-specialist reporters. While the former understood the uncertainty of scientific knowledge, the latter expressed frustration over changing public health guidelines, leading to the politicization of the pandemic response.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
B. M. Granja, C. E. Fidelis, B. L. N. Garcia, M. V. dos Santos
Summary: The diagnostic accuracy of chromogenic culture media for mastitis-causing microorganisms varies according to the pathogen, highlighting the importance of considering specific needs when implementing mastitis control measures.
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Natalie L. B. Knowles, Daniel Scott
Summary: The global ski tourism industry is at significant climate risk, with media coverage inadequacies potentially hindering acceptance of credible science and preparedness for climate change within the industry.
CURRENT ISSUES IN TOURISM
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Kajal Devani, John J. Crowley, Graham PlastoW, Karin Orsel, Tiago S. Valente
Summary: The study found that there is a high genetic correlation between teat and udder scores of young and mature cows, suggesting that producers should collect teat and udder scores from their cow herd annually.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Cultural Studies
Alex Bevan
Summary: This article argues that Jon Hamm's post-Mad Men persona engages with contemporary critiques of hegemonic masculinity. By analyzing his cameo roles, it argues for a reflective masculine persona that uses representational and comedic strategies to deconstruct hegemonic masculinity. The meta-commentary in his performances calls for more fluid interpretations of performance and masculinity in modern culture. His persona reflects self-scrutiny and progresses towards more progressive cultural patterns. The article also compares his reflective persona with similar contemporary masculinities in media texts that renarrativize hegemony.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
S. Palacio, A. Zambelis, S. Adam, R. Bergeron, D. Pellerin, D. Haley, T. J. DeVries, E. Vasseur
Summary: In a previous study, a standardized cow comfort assessment tool was used to evaluate 60 Quebec dairy farms and establish a benchmark. The objective of a follow-up study was to reassess a subset of farms that were expected to benefit the most from recommended changes and determine the impact on cow comfort. The results showed that implementing recommended stall modifications improved cow comfort, highlighting the importance of routine reassessment in welfare improvement strategies.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Communication
Adan Jerreat-Poole, Sarah Brophy
Summary: The discussion in the article focuses on the 2018 exhibition "Infinity Mirrors" at AGO and the social media phenomenon #InfiniteKusama, which celebrated the life and work of Yayoi Kusama, but lacked nuanced engagement with disability, mental illness, and access. Through personal reflections, the potential for affective encounters to disrupt ableist and sanist norms was showcased.
FEMINIST MEDIA STUDIES
(2021)
Review
Oncology
Amanda D. Boyd, Xiaofei Song, Chris M. Furgal
Summary: Respect for traditional knowledge, the use of appropriate language, involvement of community members in the communication process, inclusion of people from different generations in message design, and trust in health communicators are identified as primary factors that may increase the effectiveness of cancer communication with Indigenous populations. Further research and strategies are recommended to address gaps in the literature.
JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Michelle Driedger, Ryan Maier, Gabriela Capurro, Cynthia Jardine
Summary: Research on H1N1 pandemic coverage in Canada revealed that many health officials and members of the public believed that the news exaggerated the severity of the situation, potentially impacting public trust in pandemic information. Recommendations include enhancing direct communication with citizens and providing increased training for health officers to engage with news media in order to promote public trust.
JOURNAL OF RISK RESEARCH
(2021)
Editorial Material
Communication
Amanda D. Boyd, Dedra Buchwald
Summary: This article discusses the factors influencing American Indian perceptions of COVID-19 vaccinations, including the impact of COVID-19 on AI Elders, community, and culture. Despite higher levels of distrust in western medicine, AIs have high COVID-19 vaccination rates, partly due to culturally congruent communication campaigns.
SCIENCE COMMUNICATION
(2022)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Amanda D. Boyd, Chris M. Furgal
Summary: This study emphasizes the importance of using a participatory approach in risk management and communication, particularly when dealing with indigenous populations in the Arctic. By involving members of the affected population in decision-making and communication material development, there is greater consensus and cultural relevance in health advisories and risk communication campaigns.
JOURNAL OF RISK RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Eve Dube, Fabienne Labbe, Benjamin Malo, Terra Manca, Laura Aylsworth, S. Michelle Driedger, Janice Graham, Devon Greyson, Noni MacDonald, Samantha B. Meyer, Jeanna Parsons Leigh, Manish Sadarangani, Sarah Wilson, Shannon E. MacDonald
Summary: Health care providers in this study showed positive attitudes towards vaccination, with most already vaccinated or planning to do so. Only a few actively promoted COVID-19 vaccination to their patients, with others either avoiding the topic or providing information only when asked. Proposed solutions to improve public uptake of COVID-19 vaccines included better access to vaccination services, multilingual information, and community outreach. Most participants supported mandatory vaccination policies, with mixed views on the potential impact of the Canadian vaccine-injury support program.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Laura Aylsworth, Terra Manca, Eve Dube, Fabienne Labbe, S. Michelle Driedger, Karen Benzies, Noni MacDonald, Janice Graham, Shannon E. MacDonald
Summary: This study investigates the early accessibility and barriers to COVID-19 vaccination for Racialized and Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and provides potential solutions. Structural and systemic barriers significantly restricted vaccination rates during the initial rollout of vaccines.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2022)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Gabriela Capurro, Ryan Maier, Jordan Tustin, Cynthia G. Jardine, S. Michelle Driedger
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the trustworthiness of risk managers and their communication styles play a crucial role in the acceptance of risk prevention measures. This study analyzed press conferences held by Canadian officials in different jurisdictions and identified two main communication styles: compassionate-informative and condescending-evasive. Trust was found to be higher in spokespersons who adopted the compassionate-informative style, which emphasized expertise, empathy, and risk management competence. The study highlights the need to separate political agendas from risk communication, provide training in risk and crisis communication, and emphasize scientific evidence while acknowledging uncertainty in crisis communication.
JOURNAL OF RISK RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Eve Dube, Shannon E. MacDonald, Terra Manca, Julie A. Bettinger, S. Michelle Driedger, Janice Graham, Devon Greyson, Noni E. MacDonald, Samantha Meyer, Genevieve Roch, Maryline Vivion, Laura Aylsworth, Holly O. Witteman, Felix Gelinas-Gascon, Lucas Marques Sathler Guimaraes, Hina Hakim, Dominique Gagnon, Benoit Bechard, Julie A. Gramaccia, Richard Khoury, Sebastien Tremblay
Summary: This study aims to understand the impact of web-based misinformation and disinformation on COVID-19 vaccine decisions and explore potential solutions to reduce their influence. By utilizing techniques such as artificial intelligence, web-based surveys, interviews, and literature reviews, the researchers have completed data collection and are currently conducting analysis, with results expected to be disseminated in the coming months.
JMIR RESEARCH PROTOCOLS
(2022)
Article
Communication
Alex W. Kirkpatrick, Jay D. Hmielowski, Amanda D. Boyd
Summary: Understanding how people conceptualize and share news about AI risks is important for the equitable development of artificial intelligence. This study examines the impact of framing strategies on AI information sharing online, as well as the role of psychological proximity and perceived risk. The findings suggest that thematically framed explicit risk news increases psychological proximity, while episodic explicit risk frames do not have the same effect. These results challenge conventional wisdom and support prior research on the relationship between risk-news, psychological proximity, risk perception, and online news sharing.
COMMUNICATION STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Gabriela Capurro, Jordan Tustin, Cindy G. Jardine, S. Michelle Driedger
Summary: Through focus group research, we have learned that individuals in Canada who accept routine vaccinations have concerns and anxieties about the COVID-19 vaccine. These concerns are mainly related to the quick development and approval of the vaccines, changing public health guidelines, and the novelty of the vaccine.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2022)
Article
Communication
Rachel Ellenwood, Amanda D. D. Boyd, Zoe Higheagle Strong
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic had a disproportionate impact on Native American people and communities in the US. Despite this, Native Americans have high vaccination rates. Our research offers insights into Native American perspectives on COVID-19 and vaccinations through in-depth interviews. By combining Indigenous perspectives of risk and the Health Belief Model, we provide a comprehensive understanding of how Native Americans perceive vaccines. We discuss the importance of tribal sovereignty in developing culturally appropriate and trusted health communication strategies.
SCIENCE COMMUNICATION
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Lisa Knisley, Janice Linton, S. Michelle Driedger, Lisa Hartling, Yuting Sun, Shannon D. Scott
Summary: This scoping review aims to explore Indigenous families' experiences seeking child health information and identify barriers and facilitators to information access. The results suggest that Indigenous families perceive a lack of access to necessary child health information, which may result in insensitive, ineffective, and unsafe healthcare. There is a critical gap in knowledge regarding Indigenous families' information needs and preferences when making decisions about children's health.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
S. Michelle Driedger, Sarah Kirby, Ryan Maier, Roger Suss, Laurel Thorlacius, Jeffery W. Saranchuk, Eric Bohm, Alexander Singer
Summary: This study examined how family physicians in Manitoba, Canada approach discussions with male patients regarding PSA testing. The findings showed that high-ordering physicians tend to use the PSA test as a screening tool for asymptomatic men, while median-ordering physicians emphasize the uncertainty of its potential risks and benefits and do not present the test as a recommendation.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Chris M. Furgal, Amanda D. Boyd, Alyssa M. Mayeda, Cindy G. Jardine, S. Michelle Driedger
Summary: Lead ammunition is commonly used for hunting in the Arctic, but this can pose risks as the toxic substance can be transferred to consumers. Evaluating the awareness and perceptions of these risks among Arctic populations is crucial. A study conducted in Nunavik, Canada found that only 27% of participants had heard or seen messages about reducing lead ammunition, indicating a need for further understanding on why people continue to use it.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CIRCUMPOLAR HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Jay D. Hmielowski, Alex W. Kirkpatrick, Amanda D. Boyd
Summary: This study explores the impact of media attention, risk perceptions, and misinformation on public support for smart meter technology deployment. Findings suggest that familiarity with false information and low knowledge levels can lead to misperceptions and decreased support for smart meter installation. Knowledge serves as a protective factor in mitigating the effects of misinformation on public attitudes towards policies and technological developments.
JOURNAL OF RISK RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Vitoria Takemura Mariano, Luana Paganotto Leandro, Karen Kich Gomes, Ana Beatriz dos Santos, Vitor Oliveira de Rosso, Alcir Luiz Dafre, Marcelo Farina, Thais Posser, Jeferson Luis Franco
Summary: This study evaluated the toxicity of copper at environmentally relevant concentrations on zebrafish larvae and found adverse effects on morphology, biochemistry, and behavior. Therefore, the permissible copper concentrations in Brazil need to be reevaluated.
JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH-PART A-CURRENT ISSUES
(2024)
