The province says there’s no evidence the first case of chronic wasting disease discovered in Manitoba is in any way linked to nearby farmed elk operations. In a media release announcing the case, officials said it was found near Lake of the Prairies as part of the province’s wildlife health surveillance program. It was in
Chronic wasting disease discovered in Manitoba
Bibeau keeps role as federal ag-minister, Canada gets a new environment minister
Canada’s 44th Parliament was sworn in today in a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shuffled a number of his ministers from their previous roles, and today’s cabinet shuffle is a result of the federal election held on Sept. 20. Marie Claude-Bibeau maintains her role as federal Minister of Agriculture, a
More-infectious strains of respiratory virus hitting hog farms
Virus has hundreds of strains and new ones up the need for surveillance and vaccination
A highly virulent strain of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome virus has pork officials stressing the importance of surveillance and vaccination programs. There is also a need for a co-ordinated approach, industry officials from Ontario and the U.S. Midwest said during a recent webinar. Although there are hundreds of strains of the virus, Dr. Marty
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