Newcastle disease has been detected on two commercial pigeon operations in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said in a June 19 notice to industry it’s the first time the virus has been detected in a commercial operation in Canada since 1973.
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Newcastle disease identified in British Columbia
Movement controls placed around two commercial pigeon operations
Bird flu infections found in Saskatchewan and Manitoba
New bird flu cases were found in Saskatchewan and Manitoba at the end of April and beginning of May, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed.
Enhanced calving biosecurity pays off
Creating a plan to prevent the spread of disease is crucial when cows and calves are more vulnerable to infection
Biosecurity is always of the utmost importance on beef operations. That importance is amplified at calving time due to two groups of animals being more susceptible to infectious diseases: new calves and their dams.
Border measures aim to prevent disease
Amid the recent discovery of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany and ongoing concerns about preventing African swine fever, travelers are reminded to take precautions when re-entering Canada.
Beef producers should assess their operations for every threat level
New regulations aimed at foot-and-mouth disease; beef producers urged to assess their operations for every threat level
Canadian cattle producers can expect new traceability regulations this spring.
Stacking the deck against African swine fever
The hog industry prepares for a quick and overwhelming international response should the disease be found in Canada
Glacier FarmMedia – The fallout if African swine fever arrives in Canada is enough to keep the pork sector up at night. There would be direct animal health impacts from a virus that devastated hog barns in China and other Asian nations only a few years ago. The impact on markets and trade, however, is […] Read more
Bovine tuberculosis case highlights need for traceability
Producers want compensation for disinfection costs after bovine tuberculosis found in Sask.
On Dec. 16, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced it was investigating a case of bovine TB identified on Nov. 29. The infected animal was slaughtered at an Alberta packer but was traced to a herd in Saskatchewan.The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association is emphasizing the importance of biosecurity and record keeping after a positive case of […] Read more
Sask. farm among those infected with HPAI
Glacier FarmMedia – As migratory birds wing their way south, some of them leave cases of bird flu in their wake, especially in British Columbia, where producers, industry groups and governments are trying to keep the seasonal problem from worsening. There are 10 premises infected with H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in B.C. and […] Read more
Senate broadens scope of biosecurity bill
If passed as amended, Bill C-275 would no longer apply only to trespassers but also to anyone entering a livestock facility
UPDATED – October 30, 2024 – 1500 hrs CST – REGINA — Alberta Conservative MP John Barlow said the essence of his biosecurity bill remains even though a Senate committee amended it last week. The Senate agriculture committee changed Bill C-275 during clause-by-clause consideration to apply to anyone entering a barn or livestock facility rather […] Read more
Biosecurity bill C-275 amended in Senate
Glacier FarmMedia – A bill drafted to protect livestock farms from intruders who might spread disease was amended in the Senate yesterday to include anyone who doesn’t respect biosecurity protocol. “The amendment will make sure that everybody that is on a farm and enters a building or an enclosed place will have to take the […] Read more
