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New Findings On Foot-And-Mouth

Scientists studying foot-and-mouth disease have found that cattle with the virus are infectious for only a very short time, suggesting that mass culling previously used to reduce the disease’s spread may in future be avoided. In research published in the journal ScienceMay 5, scientists found that even if the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) virus is detected
Livestock, Poultry

More Compensation For Layer Hens

Egg farmers will get more compensation money if their flocks have to be destroyed because of a disease outbreak. The federal government has created a separate category for layer hens under the Compensation for Destroyed Animals Regulations. The maximum compensation amount per hen is $30. Previously, egg-laying hens were included in a general category for
Livestock

Turkey Production Recovering After November Avian Flu Case

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After a stressful 3-1/2 months for poultry producers across Manitoba, U.S. borders have reopened and it’s back to production as usual. Borders reopened to all poultry February 1, 2011, 11 weeks after the Manitoba avian flu case was first reported in a turkey breeder farm. The young breeder who was forced to destroy all of
Hogs, Livestock

New Animal Diseases Emerge

Agrowing number of livestock, such as cows and pigs, are fuelling new animal epidemics worldwide and posing more severe problems in developing countries as it threatens their food security, according to a report released Feb. 11. Epidemics in recent years, such as SARS and the H1N1 swine flu, are estimated to have caused billions of
Livestock

Pain Control For Dehorning

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The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has released a new video promoting its policy on how to reduce pain for cattle during dehorning. The AVMA policy and informational video offer guidance to help make this procedure as comfortable as possible for animals. Dr. Cia Johnson of the AVMA Animal Welfare Division said AVMA policy recommends
Country Crossroads, Poultry

How Should You Feed A Cold?

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Can you see the love floating out of the bowl?” my husband asked our 12-year-old daughter as he brought her a steaming bowl of chicken soup. “I’m kind of hungry. This is the best chicken soup ever,” she said as she propped herself up on our couch and took a sip of soup. She looked
News, Poultry

Bird Flu A Red Herring For Chinese Poultry Ban

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They won’t be eating Manitoba turkey for Christmas dinner in China this year. China last week banned poultry imports from Manitoba because of a November outbreak of avian influenza at a turkey farm north of Winnipeg. But it’s a moot move because Manitoba doesn’t export turkey to China. “This is really a bit of a
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Turkey Flu Costs Manitoba Producer Big Time

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AManitoba turkey breeder faces losing up to a year’s income after an avian influenza virus was detected on his farm. The producer’s birds have been destroyed, his barn must be disinfected and it’ll be months before he can get back into production, said Bill Uruski, Manitoba Turkey Producers chairman. “For this producer, he has lost
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Avian Influenza Impact Devastating To Poultry Industry

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Understanding how avian influenza works and how it spreads is the best way to prevent future outbreaks and the economic devastation they cause. That’s the message Dr. Colleen Christianson, a veterinary pathologist with Alberta Agriculture, delivered to an audience at the recent Wetaskiwin Poultry and Rabbit show. Avian influenza, also known as avian flu or
Livestock

CFIA Learned From Animal Disease Outbreaks

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is usually the target of complaints from farmers, consumers and the food industry but for once Auditor General Sheila Fraser has kind words for the agency. In her latest report on government spending, Fraser says CFIA has learned from its past experiences with animal disease outbreaks that threaten farmers and

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