Researchers from Cornell University have determined how cows infected with H5N1 bird flu were able to spread the virus to other cows and mammals. In the study published in the […] Read more
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Light shed on bird flu spread in mammals
New aMPV turkey disease is highly contagious
The aMPV turkey disease is highly contagious and is spreading in Ontario and Manitoba after arriving from the U.S.
A better, safer egg decontamination
A new method from the University of Saskatchewan promises decontamination with less egg damage
Glacier FarmMedia – Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan say a technique used for cleaning swine barns has led them to an effective method for decontaminating eggs. Why it matters: […] Read more
Getting a GRIP on agriculture research
New communication system aims to bridge gap between farm and laboratory
Research results don’t flow naturally from the lab to the barn. In the 1990s, government driven extension services delivered research results to producers. Researchers didn’t often meet the farmers their […] Read more
Understanding transmission of the avian influenza virus
Research collaboration studying interactions between farm practices and environment, wildlife and biosecurity to help fight highly pathogenic avian influenza
Much is unknown about avian influenza. Claire Jardine, an associate pathology professor at the University of Guelph, hopes her research can close some of the knowledge gaps. Why it matters: […] Read more
New poultry research chair, scholarship gifted to University of Guelph
A $3.5 million gift from the William and Lynne Gray Foundation and L.H. Gray & Son Limited aims to advance poultry and egg research and training at the University of […] Read more
Feds plan to invest in processing projects
The money comes from a fund earmarked to help supply managed sectors hurt by trade deal
The federal government will invest $89 million in 49 processing projects in the supply managed sector. Agriculture minister Lawrence MacAulay was in Ingleside, Ont., at the Lactalis Canada cheese plant to make the Feb. 5 announcement. The projects are through the six-year, $397.5-million Supply Management Processing Investment Fund, which is part of Ottawa's commitment to help sectors that lost market share due to trade agreements.
Philippines bans poultry imports from California, Ohio to prevent bird flu spread
The country recently halted imports from Belgium, France on disease concerns
The Philippines' farm ministry said on Wednesday it has banned poultry imports from California and Ohio in the United States because of several outbreaks there of highly pathogenic avian influenza.
In-egg gender-typing could eradicate male chick culling for poultry sector
Technology used in Europe has 97 to 98 per cent accuracy
Gender-typing technology could provide an ethical and humane solution to the disposal of day-old male chicks, while boosting poultry sector profits and efficiencies. In Ovo, a Netherlands-based poultry sector agri-tech […] Read more
Sweden reports bird flu outbreak as disease spreads
The Philippines bans poultry imports from France, Belgium to protect poultry, workers, consumers
Sweden has reported an outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu virus on a farm in the southern part of the country, the Paris-based World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Tuesday, as the disease spreads in Europe. The Philippines, meanwhile, has banned imports of French and Belgian poultry as a virus containment measure.