Feral pigs a hazard Down Under Sunday, April 5, 2015 Volunteers in Australia fighting the feral pig problem are being hindered by illegal breeders and hunters, ABC Rural reports.Feral pigs are considered an environmental hazard in Western Australia (WA) and pose a risk to agricultural land. According to the Department of Agriculture and Food (DAFWA), feral pigs cause more than $A100M damage every year. But one of the biggest hurdles in controlling the feral pig population comes from people "seeding" – breeding and then releasing feral pigs – for hunting purposes, ABC Rural says. DAFWA biosecurity officer Jason Dearle told ABC Rural that seeding "is adding to their population… and also in turn hinders our management, and property owners' management, throughout the state."According to ABC Rural, some people are hunting in national parks, damaging native vegetation and wildlife. The state's Department of Parks and Wildlife (DPAW) is campaigning to raise awareness and remind people that hunting on state-owned land is illegal. Hunters here are also causing more problems, as they will sometimes tamper with DPAW traps meant to catch feral pigs. "It makes our trapping not as successful and of course there's a cost to that as well," Parks and Wildlife officer Pia Courtis told ABC Local Radio. BP Koreans put pig collagen in their face masks Trapping wild pigs in San Jose now legal
New High-Throughput Immunogen-Screening Method Expected to Reduce Costs of Vaccine Development Monday, October 21, 2024 A new high-throughput immunogen-screening method developed by VIDO will hopefully help reduce the costs associated with developing new vaccines.Researchers with the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization have developed a high-throughput immunogen-screening method to more efficiently... Read this article online
AgriStability Program to align with tax filings Monday, October 21, 2024 New Changes Reduce Costs and Paperwork for Producers In Alberta, farmers play a crucial role in sustaining the provincial economy and ensuring food security. Recognizing the challenges faced by these vital contributors, the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) has... Read this article online
Canada Settles Farming Claims with Nine First Nations Monday, October 21, 2024 Historic Agreements Enhance First Nations Agricultural Support The Government of Canada is settling specific claims with the First Nations related to agricultural provisions promised decades ago under Treaties 5, 6, and 10. These treaties included commitments to provide essential... Read this article online
B.C. still waiting final election results Monday, October 21, 2024 British Columbians still don’t know who won the election on Oct. 19. As of Monday morning, David Eby and the NDP are leading or elected in 46 ridings, while the Conservatives and John Rustad are leading or elected in 45 ridings. The B.C. Greens secured two seats, though party leader Sonia... Read this article online
Steffes Group bringing auction services to Canada Monday, October 21, 2024 Tisdale, Sask. will be the home of a U.S. equipment auction company’s first location in Canada and tenth overall. On Oct. 18, Steffes Group out of Fargo, N.D., announced the purchase of Bruce Schapansky Auctioneers, which will undergo a rebrand to become Steffes. Reps from Steffes... Read this article online