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Can humans pass COVID-19 to livestock?, cattle markets slump, commodities versus coronavirus

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Robert Arnason of The Western Producer talks with Scott Weese, a University of Guelph veterinarian and infectious disease expert, about the possibility of humans transferring COVID-19 to farm animals; on the same topic, Robert speaks with Volker Gerdts, director and CEO of VIDO-Intervac, (the vaccine and infectious disease organization at the University of Saskatchewan); Farmtario editor John Greig calls in to discuss the slumping cattle market in Ontario; and Bruce Burnett of MarketsFarm joins the show for our weekly weather and markets report. Hosted by Robert Arnason.

About Between The Rows

Between The Rows

Between The Rows is a weekly podcast that gives you an in-depth look at the latest agricultural news and market insights. Produced by the editorial team of Glacier FarmMedia, this program taps into the expertise of our staff, drawing from over 20 print and online brands to provide you with detailed analysis of the most significant developments in agriculture today. Each 25-30 minute episode features a rotating group of hosts, including Laura Rance, Glacier FarmMedia Editorial Director; Gord Gilmour, Manitoba Co-operator Editor; Ed White, Western Producer Reporter & Analyst; Dave Bedard, AGCanada.com Daily News Editor; and Robert Arnason, Western Producer Reporter. Together, they bring you comprehensive coverage of two or more of the week’s most critical ag stories, with an expert market analysis from one of our top analysts. Between The Rows takes you beyond the printed page, offering deeper insights into the issues that directly affect today’s producers.

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