Bc Livestock

• ‘Survivor piggy’ Poomba eats airdropped granola bars, outlasts B.C. wildfire

  Keramia Lawrie said firefighters have been visiting Poomba to feed her apples and more granola bars, and to keep her hydrated amid the smoke and heat.

  Fire

  Aug 23, 2023
  
• B.C. government investing $5M to help protect farms from animal diseases

  "(Avian influenza) has changed. It is now a year-round challenge we are facing," BC Egg producers association’s president said. "The strain on farmers has been very challenging."

  Economy

  Mar 16, 2023
  
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• Thousands of animals have died in B.C. floods, thousands more need help: minister

  ​Lana Popham, B.C.'s minister of agriculture, said the province is seeing an 'animal welfare' issue develop, especially in the Fraser Valley region.

  Environment

  Nov 17, 2021
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• B.C. to enlist grazing cattle as latest wildfire prevention tool

  The targeted grazing program would help manage cured grass, fallen leaves and other natural fire fuels.

  Fire

  May 26, 2019