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File photo of moose in a Saskatchewan field. (BobLoblaw/iStock/Getty Images)

Saskatchewan expands wildlife testing to include bovine TB

CFIA probe of cattle herd finds 10 infected so far

By Dave Bedard, GFM Network News October 12, 2023

Recent confirmed cases of bovine tuberculosis (TB) in a Saskatchewan cattle herd have led the province to expand its annual wildlife monitoring program for chronic wasting disease (CWD) to also include TB. The province each year since 1997 has asked hunters to submit heads from harvested deer, moose and elk to test for CWD. It

Manitoba’s elk industry has yet to record a CWD case in farmed animals, and the industry wants to keep it that way.

Editorial, Op/Ed

Editorial: Now or never on chronic wasting disease

By Alexis Stockford April 20, 2023

The first deer was standing, unconcerned, on the edge of the highway near Holland as I drove past. It was the middle of the day. Then there were a few more chowing down on the remains of a bale and a veritable conga line of them along the railway near Treherne. The next day, in

Expanded mandatory sample zone: CWD is an incurable fatal disease that affects members of the deer family.

News

Province expands mandatory CWD sampling

Hunters in areas along the western and southern provincial boundaries affected

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff July 7, 2022

Manitoba Natural Resources and Northern Development has made some changes to help prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD). The province has expanded the harvested cervid mandatory sample submission zone and established a strictly regulated and managed mule deer hunting season in defined areas along the western and southern borders of Manitoba. All hunters

“It’s an indication that there’s probably more in the province than we are aware of, and I suppose that we’re less hopeful that we’re going to stop it.” – Ian Thorleifson, Manitoba Elk Growers Association president.

Livestock, News

Elk producers say CWD span concerning

Producers say the province is on the right track with efforts to contain CWD, but another case far to the south has dimmed optimism

By Alexis Stockford December 28, 2021

Manitoba’s elk producers say they’re generally happy with measures to control chronic wasting disease (CWD) following a second case in wild mule deer earlier this month, although they say the geographic spread of cases is cause for concern. “We are impressed and pleased with the vigour and aggressiveness of (the province’s) actions and I certainly

A male mule deer. Photo: kahj19/iStock/Getty Images Plus

Livestock

Chronic wasting disease discovered in Manitoba

By GFM Network News, Glacier FarmMedia Staff November 2, 2021

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

The U.S. National Wildlife Health Center’s map of CWD’s distribution in North America as of December 2020. (USGS.gov)

Livestock

Ontario to limit imports, transport of live elk, deer

Moves meant to keep out chronic wasting disease

By Dave Bedard, GFM Network News December 21, 2020

Moving live captive cervids such as elk, deer, moose and caribou into or within Ontario is set to be banned under new provincial regulations to keep out chronic wasting disease (CWD). The province said Thursday it has amended regulations under its Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act that will ban anyone from importing live, captive cervids

Livestock, Other livestock

U.S. tests OK for CFIA chronic wasting disease certification

ELK | The allowance is meant to help producers enrolled in herd certification, but sending their animals to the U.S. for slaughter

By Alexis Stockford November 16, 2020

elk The allowance is meant to aid producers enrolled in herd certification, but sending their animals to the U.S. for slaughter

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has eliminated one irritating piece of red tape for Canadian-born elk slaughtered in the U.S. Canada’s voluntary Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Herd Certification Program will now accept test results from American labs. Results can now come from labs certified under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health

Ian Thorleifson’s elk operation will feel the effect when the CFIA tightens chronic wasting disease regulations this year.

Livestock

Cervid producers call foul on CFIA participation requirement

They say a new move to require participation in a ‘voluntary’ program if farmers want support isn’t helpful for areas without CWD

By Alexis Stockford January 16, 2018

Manitoba elk and deer producers are less than impressed with incoming federal rules over chronic wasting disease (CWD). As of April 1, producers who want federal help with CWD are going to have to be part of the CFIA’s Voluntary Herd Certification Program. They’ll only be compensated for destroyed animals if they are registered with

The U.S. National Wildlife Health Center and U.S. Geological Survey in November 2017 produced this map of CWD’s current distribution in North America. (NWHC.usgs.gov)

Livestock

B.C. to block hunting attractants from out-of-province

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff December 31, 2017

Anyone planning to hunt in British Columbia may soon be blocked from bringing in urine and other materials from other provinces’ farmed elk and cervids, in a bid to keep chronic wasting disease (CWD) in check. The provincial government recently opened a public comment period, running until Jan. 19, on a list of changes it

Signs of CWD, as shown by this elk, include progressive weight loss, reluctance to move, excessive salivation, droopy ears, increased drinking and urinating and lethargy. (Wyoming Game and Fish Department photo, WGFD.wyo.gov)

Livestock

Federal response tightened for chronic wasting disease

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff July 1, 2017

Canadian ranchers raising cervids such as elk, deer and moose will soon have to get in on certification programs before they can be eligible for any federal help in the event of a chronic wasting disease (CWD) outbreak. One of the transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) family of nervous system diseases, such as BSE in cattle

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Tag Archives CWD

Saskatchewan expands wildlife testing to include bovine TB

Editorial: Now or never on chronic wasting disease

Province expands mandatory CWD sampling

Elk producers say CWD span concerning

Chronic wasting disease discovered in Manitoba

Ontario to limit imports, transport of live elk, deer

U.S. tests OK for CFIA chronic wasting disease certification

Cervid producers call foul on CFIA participation requirement

B.C. to block hunting attractants from out-of-province

Federal response tightened for chronic wasting disease

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