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How we’re tracking avian flu’s toll on wildlife across North America

By The Conversation via Reuters Connect November 10, 2025

Reading Time: 4 minutes Avian influenza is a virus that is clearly a threat to livestock and human health. Our team, a collaboration of governments and academics across the country, recently assessed the extent of HPAI A(H5Nx) in at-risk species across Canada.

File photo of a CFIA vehicle. Photo: File

Livestock, News, Poultry/Eggs

B.C. ostriches now to be culled after ruling: CFIA

Farm has been at the centre of protests since CFIA first ordered the cull of over 300 birds

By Jonah Grignon November 6, 2025

Reading Time: < 1 minute Birds are now to be culled from a British Columbia ostrich operation that sought to bypass standard federal practice in on-farm outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza and has been denied an appeal at Canada’s highest court.

Features, Livestock

Veterinary know-how on the farm

Basic veterinary knowledge could save you extra fees — and your animals. Here’s a refresher about the top common health concerns every farmer should be able to recognize

By Jeanine Moyer October 24, 2025

Reading Time: 6 minutes If you’re a livestock farmer, you’ve likely faced one of the most frustrating situations on the farm: a sick or distressed animal. You feel helpless, unsure of how to provide assistance or relief. According to Dr. Rob Swackhammer, veterinarian with Upper Grand Veterinary Services in Guelph, Ont., who specializes in large animal veterinary care, these […] Read more

News, Reuters

Bird flu cases increase across Europe, Japan

By Reuters October 22, 2025

Reading Time: 2 minutes New bird flu outbreaks were reported in several European countries and Japan this week

News, Poultry/Eggs, Reuters

France raises bird flu alert level to ‘high’ after new cases

By Reuters October 21, 2025

Reading Time: < 1 minute France has raised its bird flu alert level to “high” from “moderate”, requiring poultry farms nationwide to keep birds indoors as Europe faces a seasonal resurgence of the disease.

Livestock, News

Ample supplies and improved livestock sector to boost Canadian feed sector: FCC

By Phil Franz-Warkentin October 9, 2025

Reading Time: 3 minutes Abundant feed grain supplies and improved profitability for the livestock sector should support strong feed demand and sales through the winter, says a new report from Farm Credit Canada.

News

CFIA says regulatory changes will cut agricultural red tape

By Janelle Rudolph October 8, 2025

Reading Time: < 1 minute The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is set to make seven regulatory changes to cut red tape around agricultural production.

Supporters of Universal Ostrich Farms stand near an ostrich at the farm property in Edgewood, B.C., on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Photo: Aaron Hemens/The Canadian Press via ZUMA Press

Livestock, News, Reuters

B.C. ostrich flock cull paused amid U.S. push to save them

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By Anna Mehler Paperny, Reuters September 24, 2025

Reading Time: 2 minutes A flock of British Columbia ostriches set to be culled after two dead birds tested positive for avian flu has been granted a last-minute stay of execution from Canada’s highest court - for now.

The CFIA has mandated a new pre-chill microbiological monitoring program to enhance safety in Canadian poultry. Photo: Stephen Ausmus/ARS/USDA

CFIA raw poultry policy to tighten food safety

By Alexis Kienlen September 9, 2025

Reading Time: 3 minutes Canadian poultry slaughterhouses will have to test carcasses for pathogens before chilling when the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s new pre-chill policy comes into force Dec. 1, 2025.

cows graze in a pasture of grass in Manitoba

Features, Livestock

How to take charge of animal health on your farm

Summer Series: Keep these eight strategies in mind to manage and prevent animal health issues on the farm

By Jeanine Moyer September 9, 2025

Reading Time: 4 minutes Balancing animal health with farm profitability can be challenging. Adopting a proactive approach to animal care is one of the most effective ways to minimize veterinary costs. “Establishing animal health protocols and early intervention as a regular practice on your farm can not only enhance the health and well-being of livestock, but can help farmers […] Read more

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Iran says Strait of Hormuz open as Trump sees deal ‘soon’ to end war

Agriculture groups welcome seed, fertilizer approval bill

AAFC projects tighter canola stocks for 2026-27

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