Bovine TB

• B.C. cow slaughtered in Alberta found to have bovine tuberculosis

  This was a federally registered slaughterhouse so all animals are inspected to ensure they are handled humanely and meet all regulatory requirements and laws.

  Health

  Nov 19, 2018
  
• Feds lift all bovine tuberculosis quarantines from Prairie farms

  All quarantines imposed on Prairie farms and ranches because of a few cases of bovine tuberculosis have been lifted, according to the Canadian government.

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2018
  
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• Researchers developing new test for bovine TB that could help Alberta ranchers

  Researchers say they are developing a test for bovine tuberculosis they hope could someday spare ranchers and governments from costly quarantines and mass slaughters of cattle.

  Canada

  Apr 23, 2017
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• Alberta, Saskatchewan beef industry not hurt by bovine TB outbreak: Western Stock Growers

  Dr. Bill Newton, the organization’s honorary president, said Wednesday that Canadian beef is still going to slaughter and added international trade has not fallen off.

  Canada

  Mar 22, 2017
• Bovine tuberculosis outbreak: beef producers say majority of ‘contact’ cattle released from quarantine

  The group said cattle released after the negative test results carry no higher risk than other Canadian animals, suggesting the risk may be lower since the whole herd underwent strict testing.

  Economy

  Mar 21, 2017
• Sask. scientists start next phase in developing world’s first bovine TB vaccine

  New hope is on the horizon for the cattle industry as researchers attempt to do something the entire world has never been able to achieve, develop a vaccine for bovine TB.

  Canada

  Feb 16, 2017
• Bovine tuberculosis outbreak: CFIA says tests to find source won’t happen until fall

  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it wants to focus on how the disease managed to get onto one Alberta farm and infect six cattle.

  Canada

  Feb 3, 2017
• CFIA says despite no new cases, bovine TB investigation may lead to more quarantines

  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says there have been no new cases of bovine tuberculosis found in the past month, but that doesn't mean the crisis is over.

  Economy

  Jan 5, 2017
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• CFIA says no quick end to bovine tuberculosis disaster in Alberta, Saskatchewan

  While six cases of the disease have been found, officials say there have not been any new cases in the past week.

  Canada

  Dec 21, 2016
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• Bovine TB outbreak declared a disaster by Alberta government

  Citing "the economic losses and hardship" caused by the bovine tuberculosis outbreak among Alberta cattle this year, the Notley government officially declared the problem a disaster in a release issued Thursday.

  Economy

  Dec 15, 2016