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Dr. Rothenburger is a regular contributor to the Western Producer, Canada’s largest agricultural publication.

Find her latest animal health articles below:

The Western Producer

Congenital hypothyroidism in foals a Western Canadian issue June 12, 2026
Congenital hypothyroidism and dysmaturity syndrome is a strange and poorly understood disease in newborn foals. Affected foals are born with abnormal thyroid glands that fail to produce enough thyroid hormones.
Jamie Rothenburger, DVM
Goiter an indication of iodine deficiency May 15, 2026
Goiter is the term for abnormal, non-cancerous swelling of the thyroid gland. These swollen glands can develop in a wide range of animals, including mammals, reptiles and birds.
Jamie Rothenburger, DVM
Skin fungal infections in animals are usually not serious April 16, 2026
There has been a general increase in fungal disease among animals, which may be driven by climate change factors, domestic animal infections may increase in frequency here as well.
Jamie Rothenburger, DVM
Balantoides coli is an intestinal parasite common in pigs March 21, 2026
Avoiding overcrowding while maintaining clean pens are the best options to reduce the impacts of the Balantoides coli parasite.
Jamie Rothenburger, DVM
Geopolitical upheaval has animal health implications February 22, 2026
The geopolitical turmoil driving Canada to diversify trade relationships away from dependence on the United States has important implications for animal health and livestock production.
Jamie Rothenburger, DVM
Cold winter weather helps control disease in livestock January 22, 2026
There is an upside to the typically frigid Canadian winter because the annual deep freeze has some direct benefits to animal health.
Jamie Rothenburger, DVM
Avian flu outbreak reaches Alberta’s wild boar population December 16, 2025
A new study has discovered that the H5N1 avian influenza virus has reached wild pig (wild boar) populations in Alberta.
Jamie Rothenburger, DVM
Launch of standardized microchips benefit horse owners November 21, 2025
A new Equestrian Canada initiative will centralize and standardize microchipping of horses born or prominently moved to our country.
Jamie Rothenburger, DVM
Foot-and-mouth disease planning must account for wildlife October 17, 2025
Our country’s classification as FMD-free by the World Organization for Animal Health has significant and important implications for accessing foreign markets.
Jamie Rothenburger, DVM
Tularemia continues to pose health risk on the Prairies September 25, 2025
The pathogen that causes tularemia can survive for months in the environment, including wetlands, and is spread through direct contact or inhalation from these sources.
Jamie Rothenburger, DVM

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The Western Producer

Dr. Jamie Rothenburger