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Livestock industry must prepare for just about anything

Threats can appear from any direction and most aren’t even on the radar

By Alex Binkley January 16, 2017

While the livestock industry and governments have improved their ability to respond to disease outbreaks, they need to broaden their preparations. They must include new diseases and challenges, says a report from the National Farmed Animal Health and Welfare Council. Rob McNabb, general manager of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, says the report is aimed at

Livestock, Poultry

Poultry biosecurity crucial in fall

Minor illnesses in wild populations can quickly become pandemics

By Alex Binkley December 5, 2016

It turns out birds have a flu season too. After years of studying the role of wild birds in outbreaks of avian influenza in domestic poultry flocks, one of Canada’s top public sector veterinarians says the bottom line is farmers need to take precaution in the fall. John Pasick is the national veterinary science authority

Beef cattle, Livestock

Feedlots sought to take in TB-quarantined cattle

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff November 25, 2016

Prairie cattle producers whose herds are stuck under federal quarantine while officials trace out cases of bovine tuberculosis (TB) could soon have a option to house animals at an approved feedlot. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency on Friday said it is working with beef cattle industry representatives to find one or more feedlots where it

PEDv most often is fatal in very young piglets.

Hogs, Livestock, Local news

Province confirms the 10th case of PEDv

Ten cases of porcine epidemic diarrhea have been confirmed in Manitoba since May 26

By Jennifer Paige October 4, 2016

The number of confirmed cases of on-farm porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv) in Manitoba has officially entered the double digits and more are expected to arise over the next few months. “We are entering the season now where it is getting cooler and damper and those are the ideal conditions for this disease to spread.

Manitoba pork producers are facing new PEDv cases and the risk the outbreak could be found on more hog operations as the industry and government continue addressing the problem in earnest.

Hogs, Local news

Three new PEDv cases confirmed on Manitoba farms

Despite industry concerns, a program allowing hog trucks and trailers  to be disinfected in Canada rather than the U.S. has come to an end

By Shannon VanRaes June 9, 2016

The news of new PEDv cases is extremely unwelcome, but not entirely unexpected. After nearly 16 months of being in the clear, three new cases of porcine epidemic diarrhea have been confirmed in Manitoba. “We’re very disappointed this has happened,” said Andrew Dickson, general manager of the Manitoba Pork Council. “We’ve sent a note out

Manure management specialist Scott Dick was one of the industry partners recently recognized by the Manitoba Pork Council.

Hogs, Livestock

Manitoba Pork recognizes industry participants at AGM

Steve’s Livestock Transport and manure management specialist Scott Dick were singled out for  ongoing contributions to pork sector’s success

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff April 26, 2016

Manitoba Pork Council (MPC) has recognized two industry partners who have contributed to the overall success of the pork business at its 2016 annual general meeting. The group presented awards to Steve’s Livestock Transport and Agra-Gold Consulting co-founder Scott Dick to recognize their ongoing commitment to the hog sector. Steve’s Livestock Transport was recognized for

News

Agriculture Canada launches emergency management consultation

Agriculture faces evolving and increasingly complex risks in a more volatile climate

By Alex Binkley March 1, 2016

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is looking for industry input into the question of how to respond to the special changes faced by agriculture in natural disasters or emergency disease outbreaks. In partnership with the provinces, a draft Strategic Emergency Management Framework for Agriculture in Canada has been prepared on ways the existing system could be

Nose-to-nose contact is a primary means for transmission of respiratory diseases between horses.

Livestock

Biosecurity practices for horses

Horse Health: Infectious organisms are effective 'hitchhikers' so avoid sharing water buckets and equipment at shows

By Carol Shwetz February 3, 2016

Biosecurity measures do not need to be complicated or expensive undertakings to be effective. In fact the simplest of practices can make the most difference. Infectious and contagious diseases are not random events, rather the disease requires a chain of events to manifest — like the perfect storm. The viral, bacterial, parasitic or fungal pathogens

Hogs, Livestock

PAMI trials new technology for cleaning swine trailers

Researchers have developed a promising new prototype that has the ability to clean  swine trailers more efficiently while maintaining biosecurity standards

By Jennifer Paige January 20, 2016

New technology for cleaning swine transportation trailers is showing promise in reducing labour and water requirements while maintaining or possibly improving biosecurity-related outcomes. “We believe that the system we are proposing is not an ultimate solution, but it certainly represents a good solution to better handle biosecurity concerns,” said Hubert Landry, research scientist with the

General manager of Manitoba Beef Producers, Melinda German, reviewed the group’s efforts and advancements over the past year at the District 7 meeting held in Strathclair on November 6.

Beef cattle, Local news

Manitoba Beef Producers provide industry, organization updates

Beef producers are meeting throughout the province

By Jennifer Paige November 23, 2015

Beef producers have been filling community halls across the province over the past month to hear updates on animal health concerns, industry support tools and progress made on trade agreements and research initiatives. Members of the Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) organization gathered in Strathclair on November 6 as general manger, Melinda German reviewed efforts made

Daily Network News

U.S. grains: Soy hits 17-month high, corn to four-month top as trade braces for U.S. data

Federal budget shows remaining disconnect between agriculture, policymakers, panelists say

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures continue downward

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