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Farmers have stepped up biosecurity as the current strain of avian influenza is more transmissible than previous ones.
News, Poultry

Poultry sector resumes vigilance over avian influenza

Highly pathogenic strain resurfaces for Wave 3 of outbreak

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Glacier FarmMedia – The spring run of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has started in some parts of the country. But a year of experience managing the disease has Canadian farmers ready with new knowledge and tools. From the start of March to April 5, officials had confirmed three cases in domestic poultry operations in
Colin and Cheryl Bialkoski farm with his family near Rossburn, Man.
Faces of ag, News

A match made in heaven

Faces of Ag: Conservation and organic farming go hand in hand for Rossburn couple

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A Rossburn-area couple says a decision to conserve 50 acres of land flows naturally from their organic farming mindset. “You should be trying to align yourself with nature rather than working against it,” Colin Bialkoski said. He and his wife, Cheryl, farm organic grains with his parents and their family. In fall 2022, they signed
Birds of prey get a moment in the spotlight in the Keystone Centre’s main arena, slated for upgrades, during the 2023 Royal Manitoba Winter Fair.
News

Millions announced for Keystone Centre revamp

Funds for the venue are part of larger agreement between Brandon and the province

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One of Manitoba’s premier agricultural venues is getting funds for a major facelift. On March 30, the province announced almost $11 million in funding for Brandon’s Keystone Centre over the next several years.  The facility hosts Ag Days, three Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba fairs, Manitoba Potato Production Days and other major ag events. Why it
A great gray owl comes to a lure as Jim Duncan readies the capture net.
Farmit Manitoba, Other

The man who fishes for owls

Decades of dedication to owl research and education has become a cornerstone of one family’s life

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James (Jim) Duncan’s email address – owlodessy – pretty much sums up his life. Few folks have been tied to a bird the way great gray owls have defined him and his family. Now in his retirement years–though hardly retired–he still lives his self-described “owl lifestyle.” His academic expertise is recognized globally and he has
“The province will continue to review test results, and are reviewing and revising CWD control measures.” – Government of Manitoba.
Farmit Manitoba

CWD cases confirmed in white-tailed deer

Until now, confirmed CWD cases in Manitoba have been limited to mule deer

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Manitoba has its first cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in white-tailed deer. Two cases have been found, both in males of the species and hundreds of kilometres apart. One case was confirmed in southwestern Manitoba in the RM of Grassland, and another in the parkland northwest of Riding Mountain National Park, according to information
Snow is a fundamental driver of our natural world, but its ecological implications have not been studied as much as you’d think.
Farmit Manitoba, Other

Winter wildlife winners and losers

Nature: Some of our forest creatures are amazingly adapted, while others just scrape by

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Some critters are just made for winter, while others can’t wait for spring. In the dead of winter, we may think that local wildlife are toughing it out, pining for the longer, warmer days of spring. While that is true for some, many of our native species are doing just fine. My early university studies
“As long as you can live with the animals, that’s great, but once you’ve got one or two generations that have been trained to feed on your animals, there is no other option with them.” – Mary Paziuk.
Beef cattle, Livestock, News

Big Bad Wolves: Beef producers call for support on problem predators

Producers say removal options are often too slow to arrive to be effective

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Manitoba’s beef producers want more resources to go after problem predators. In particular, according to farmers stepping up to the mic during the Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) annual meeting in early February, there are issues with wolves. Interlake producer Glen Metner said that farmers in his area have individually lost dozens of head, sometimes despite the use
Deer nicking winter feed a problem
News

Deer nicking winter feed a problem

Beef producers call for expanded fencing funding to stop pilfering wildlife

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Livestock producers around Riding Mountain National Park have long gotten financial help to keep deer away from their herds and feed. Now, beef producers in other parts of the province would like to see the same treatment. The Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) will be lobbying the province for financial assistance in setting up fence to
Birds settle in the birdhouse on Linda Maendel’s property this spring.
Farmit Manitoba, Other

Summer of the swallows

The ups and downs of bird watching, from nest to fledgling

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In our front yard, there is an old barn. It’s a little smaller than its full-scale cousins that still smatter Manitoba’s landscape. This one is in a tree. Small changes to a long-abandoned birdhouse was all it took to attract new feathered residents. A remnant of a school project from bygone years, the barn’s red
The loss of a rodent species – even the smallest – can have cascading consequences for humans and the environment.
Comment, Op/Ed

Comment: In defence of rodents

Humans may not like them, but healthy ecosystems need them

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You might think you have the measure of the rodent family. Perhaps just the word “rodent” conjures images of invasive rats, those urban denizens accused of spreading pathogens and parasites, chewing through wires and spoiling food. Most rodents are, in fact, more elusive and inhabit quiet corners of rainforests, mountains, deserts and rivers. These small

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