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Bovine tuberculosis calls for healthy divide between wildlife and livestock

Elk are commonly considered the problem species for bovine tuberculosis history in Manitoba, but one wildlife expert warns against developing blinders on other host species that could spread infection to cattle herds

Elk are commonly considered the problem species for bovine tuberculosis history in Manitoba, but one wildlife expert warns against developing blinders on other host species, like white-tailed deer, that could spread infection to cattle herds.






A deer shows signs of chronic wasting disease (CWD). The Province of Manitoba says that it has streamlined CWD testing, widened hunting zones, and detected four new cases this season.

Manitoba boasts gains on chronic wasting disease

Manitoba’s 2024-25 chronic wasting disease program improved testing speed, expanded hunting and also led to the confirmation of four new cases, the province has said

Manitoba’s 2024-25 chronic wasting disease program improved testing speed, expanded hunting and also led to the confirmation of four new CWD cases, the province has said.


A deer shows signs of chronic wasting disease (CWD). The Province of Manitoba says that it has streamlined CWD testing, widened hunting zones, and detected four new cases this season.

Manitoba boasts gains on chronic wasting disease

Manitoba’s 2024-25 chronic wasting disease program improved testing speed, expanded hunting and also led to the confirmation of four new cases, the province has said

Manitoba’s 2024-25 chronic wasting disease program improved testing speed, expanded hunting and also led to the confirmation of four new CWD cases, the province has said.



Manitoba trying to hold the line against wild pigs

Manitoba trying to hold the line against wild pigs

Ryan Brook, a University of Saskatchewan professor, believes that Manitoba and Canada aren’t doing enough to stop the spread of wild pigs across the Canadian Prairies, Manitoba included

Ryan Brook, a University of Saskatchewan professor, believes that Manitoba and Canada aren’t doing enough to stop the spread of wild pigs across the Canadian Prairies, Manitoba included.

Tim Sopuck with a mature white-tailed buck.

Stacking up the 2024 Manitoba hunting season

How hunters in Manitoba faired last fall: Breaking down the 2024 grouse, waterfowl and deer seasons and how they matched with expectations

How hunters in Manitoba faired last fall: Breaking down the 2024 grouse, waterfowl and deer seasons and how they matched with expectations.