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Positive signs for the status of avian influenza in Canada

One thing we can be sure of is that things will evolve and change. Since 2021 Canadians have been battling the emergence of avian influenza H5N1. This spring signs are hopeful as the number of infections have declined across the country for both commercial and non-commercial poultry owners. Some provinces have reported no infections. This has CFIA hopeful that summer will be less eventful. 

Vigilance will be ramped up for wild bird migration this fall. Fingers-crossed as it has been a stressful few years for poultry owners, on top of an already stressful time. In the meantime, officials express concern for poultry owners who may be experiencing biosecurity fatigue.  

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Season 7, Episode 2: From Data to Decisions in Swine Production

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Data can provide a clear picture of trends and performance across a swine farm, but its greatest value comes from putting those insights into action. In this episode, Dr. Edison Magalhães, assistant professor in the department of animal science at Iowa State University, discusses how producers can leverage data to make informed decisions that improve herd performance from birth to market. He highlights the challenges of siloed data across different teams, the impact those gaps can have on performance and the importance of integrating data to gain a more complete picture of herd health and productivity. He also explains the PROSPER (Predictors of Swine Performance) tool, which combines data from multiple sources to help producers better understand herd performance.