The number of positive cases of bovine TB in a Saskatchewan herd has risen to eight. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency updated the ongoing investigation and testing July 12. Live animal testing of one contact herd is continuing this month, and trace-out and trace-in herds are still being identified. So far, 160 animals have been […] Read more
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Ranch operations hit by TB likely to see added tax deferrals
MEDICINE HAT, Alta. — Alberta and Saskatchewan ranchers affected by the discovery and investigation of bovine tuberculosis last year are likely to see an improved set of income tax deferrals. About 11,500 cattle were destroyed as part of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s investigation and control measures and owners of those cattle received compensation. About […] Read more
Source of TB in Alta. herd may remain unknown
The source of bovine tuberculosis found in six Alberta cattle last year may never be found. It’s a perplexing aspect to a situation that affected many ranchers in Alberta’s southeastern region near Jenner and Saskatchewan ranchers along the nearby provincial border. Approximately 11,500 animals have been killed to ensure eradication of the disease, and another […] Read more
Cattle TB investigation nears end
The bovine tuberculosis discovery and investigation that became a nightmare for southeastern Alberta ranchers may be coming to a wakeful end. Officials with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, which is in charge of the investigation and eradication of the disease, said Feb. 3 that no new cases have been found beyond the original six animals. […] Read more
Bovine TB investigation continues in Alberta
The investigation into bovine tuberculosis continues in southeastern Alberta. Cows from quarantined herds that did not react to TB tests are being processed at Cargill Foods in High River, Alta., and JBS Meats in Brooks, Alta. The beef is safe for human consumption. Animals that tested positive and calves are being handled at a federal […] Read more
Alta. ranchers affected by TB should receive compensation by Christmas
Compensation should be in the hands of Alberta ranchers affected by bovine tuberculosis before Christmas. Applications for help through the 2016 bovine tuberculosis assistance initiative is now available and a number of affected producers have already applied to Alberta Financial Services Corporation which is processing requests. “We urge the remaining ranchers to complete the application […] Read more
Alberta ranchers lament loss of herds
An uncertain future looms over a community of southern Alberta ranchers whose operations are in quarantine because of bovine tuberculosis. “I had no knowledge or inkling about TB and never thought I could end up with such a wreck,” said Brad Osadczuk, whose cow was the original animal diagnosed with the infectious disease in early […] Read more
TB quarantine lifted on six ranches; testing continues
A bovine tuberculosis imposed quarantine was lifted on six premises in southern Alberta yesterday. Testing continues on about 45 herds, where 26,000 animals remain under quarantine, said Dr. Harpreet Kochhar, chief veterinary officer for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. No further positive cases have been detected, and the last round of animals that reacted to […] Read more
Alberta ranchers get help with TB costs
About $16.7 million in assistance has been committed to Alberta ranchers to help them deal with added costs due a bovine tuberculosis quarantine. Help is coming through the AgriRecovery program to cover added costs for feed and disinfection as well as water and feeding facilities. It can also cover the costs of calves that might […] Read more
TB testing in Alta., Sask., should be done next month
About 26,000 animals are now quarantined in southeastern Alberta as testing for bovine tuberculosis continues. Testing should be finished by early January, said Dr. Harpeet Kochhar, chief veterinary officer at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Dec. 7. About 50 premises are quarantined, including five in Saskatchewan. Animals that react to skin tests are to be […] Read more
