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Egg farming for all to see

New Learning and Research Centre pairs next-level research with public outreach

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For the first time ever, Manitobans can view the nuts and bolts of a working egg farm. The Manitoba Egg Farmers have officially unveiled their new Learning and Research Centre at the University of Manitoba’s Glenlea Research Station. The farm group hosted a grand opening for the centre in late April. It is Canada’s first
VIDEO: Grand opening for Manitoba Egg Farmers’ centre
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VIDEO: Grand opening for Manitoba Egg Farmers’ centre

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Representatives from Manitoba Egg Farmers, the University of Manitoba and the provincial government were on hand today at the grand opening of the 22,000 square foot Manitoba Egg Farmers Learning and Research Centre at the University of Manitoba’s Glenlea Research Station. The new state-of-the-art egg research centre will shine a light on modern egg production technologies and
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Livestock

Avian flu outbreaks climb in Quebec poultry

Thirteen outbreaks reported in province so far in April

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After a relatively quiet March with just one outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in domestic poultry, Quebec has turned up 13 outbreaks so far this month. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency in April has reported detections of high-path avian flu at 13 sites in that province, including: three commercial barns in the regional county
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Livestock

U.S. begins testing bird flu vaccines for poultry after record outbreak

Four vaccines to be tested

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Chicago | Reuters — The U.S. government is testing four potential bird flu vaccines for poultry, officials said on Friday, after more than 58 million chickens, turkeys and other birds have died in the nation’s worst outbreak ever. The trials, conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service, are the first step
Farmers have stepped up biosecurity as the current strain of avian influenza is more transmissible than previous ones.
News, Poultry

Poultry sector resumes vigilance over avian influenza

Highly pathogenic strain resurfaces for Wave 3 of outbreak

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Glacier FarmMedia – The spring run of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has started in some parts of the country. But a year of experience managing the disease has Canadian farmers ready with new knowledge and tools. From the start of March to April 5, officials had confirmed three cases in domestic poultry operations in
In 2022, about 287,000 birds died or were euthanized due to avian influenza.
News, Poultry

Feather groups prepped for spring bird flu

Last year saw 21 infected sites and more than 280,000 chickens killed

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With migratory birds set to return soon, Manitoba poultry groups are bracing for an increased threat of bird flu. “We’re hoping for the best but we’re preparing for another challenge like we had in the fall,” said Cory Rybuck, general manager of Manitoba Egg Farmers. Migratory birds are considered the most common source of Highly
The names behind Green Beach Farm and Food have some notes on taking the plunge into a new farm-management philosophy.
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Embracing change on the family farm, and sticking with it

Jumping into the deep end of adaptive pasture management required a lot of nerve

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As a neophile, Zach Koscielny considers himself lucky. He always likes to try new things and he’s been given the space to do so on the family farm. He’s heard stories of younger generations running into conflicts with their elders about trying new things. “As long as I could show them some research or show
File photo of a goose hunter and dog in Canada. (Brian Scholl/iStock/Getty Images)
Livestock

Ontario domestic dog dies of avian flu

Three poultry barns east of Montreal see outbreaks in space of a week

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Pet owners are being warned not to feed their animals raw meat from poultry or game birds or allow pets to consume or play with dead wild birds after the death of a dog from avian flu in southern Ontario. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency on Tuesday reported the results of a necropsy on an
Comment, Op/Ed

Comment: Persistent chemicals can be managed in livestock

Research shows that grazing and crop sites, along with seasonal affects change how chemical levels show up in livestock

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PFAS, known as “forever chemicals”, have been found just about everywhere on Earth, including in toilet paper. These chemicals are a group of artificial compounds based on carbon and fluorine – per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. They comprise thousands of individual chemicals with hundreds of documented uses, including water proofing and fire suppression. It

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