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Supporters of Universal Ostrich Farms stand near an ostrich at the farm property in Edgewood, B.C., on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Photo: Aaron Hemens/The Canadian Press via ZUMA Press

B.C. ostrich owner condemns violence near embattled farm

By Glen Hallick October 2, 2025

One of the owners of Universal Ostrich near Edgewood, B.C. condemned the alleged assault and arson against one of the farm’s neighbours said to have been committed by a protestor. The farm is in a legal battle with federal authorities over a cull order of the farm’s ostriches, which contracted avian influenza.

Livestock, Reuters

Mexico sees 32 per cent jump in flesh-eating screwworm cases since August as cases move north

By Cassandra Garrison, Reuters October 1, 2025

Mexico recorded 6,703 cases of animals infested with New World screwworm as of September 13 since the start of the outbreak in November of last year. That was compared to 5,086 confirmed cases during the previous period, which ended August 17.

Livestock, News, Reuters

U.S. criticizes Mexico’s handling of screwworm near border

By Reuters September 26, 2025

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Thursday said Mexico has not adequately enacted protocols to curb the spread of New World screwworm.

Livestock, News, Reuters

B.C. ostrich flock cull paused amid U.S. push to save them

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By Anna Mehler Paperny, Reuters September 24, 2025

A flock of British Columbia ostriches set to be culled after two dead birds tested positive for avian flu has been granted a last-minute stay of execution from Canada’s highest court - for now.

Cassidy Klima speaks at the Animal Health Canada Forum in Ottawa. Photo: Jonah Grignon

Livestock, News

Cassidy Klima named Animal Health Canada executive director

By Jonah Grignon September 23, 2025

Animal Health Canada has announced Cassidy Klima as its new Executive Director.

Carlos Mahr, cattle producer and President of the Chiapas Livestock Union Spray disinfectant on one of his cows as the Mexican government and ranchers struggle to control the spread of the flesh-eating screwworm, in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas state, Mexico July 3, 2025. Photo: Reuters/Daniel Becerril

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

Mexico confirms case of New World screwworm in northern state, USDA says

By Reuters September 22, 2025

Mexico confirmed a new case of New World screwworm in Sabinas Hidalgo, Nuevo Leon, less than 70 miles (113 km) from the U.S.-Mexico border, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said.

Livestock, Reuters

Deadlier than varroa, a new honey-bee parasite is spreading around the world

September 10, 2025

Tropilaelaps mercedesae – or “tropi” – is on the march and Beekeepers fear it will wreak even greater havoc than varroa mites.

A cloned newborn horse stands next to its surrogate mother in an enclosure at a horse birthing hospital, in San Antonio de Areco, near Buenos Aires, Argentina July 29, 2025. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

Livestock, Reuters

World’s first gene-edited horses are shaking up the genteel sport of polo

Argentine polo authorities balk at arrival of gene-edited horses

By Leila Miller, Reuters September 2, 2025

Kheiron Biotech, an Argentine company, has bred gene-edited polo ponies and says gene-editing has the potential to revolutionize horse breeding.

Livestock, Reuters

Mexico reports 53 per cent increase in flesh-eating screwworm cases since July

U.S. border has been closed to Mexican cattle since July due to New World screwworm cases

By Cassandra Garrison, Heather Schlitz, Reuters August 28, 2025

Mexico has recorded 5,086 cases of flesh-eating screwworm in animals as of August 17, a 53 per cent jump from the number of cases reported in July, according to Mexican government data seen by Reuters on Wednesday.

Livestock, Reuters

U.S. cattle ranchers criticize government for delayed reporting of human screwworm case

Human screwworm case was Maryland resident who recovered, state health department says

By Leah Douglas, Reuters, Tom Polansek August 26, 2025

The patient with the first human infestation of travel-associated New World screwworm in the United States has recovered from the flesh-eating parasite, and there was no sign of transmission to other people or animals, the Maryland Department of Health said on Monday. Ranchers criticized a lack of transparency about the case.

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Animal health

B.C. ostrich owner condemns violence near embattled farm

Mexico sees 32 per cent jump in flesh-eating screwworm cases since August as cases move north

U.S. criticizes Mexico’s handling of screwworm near border

B.C. ostrich flock cull paused amid U.S. push to save them

Cassidy Klima named Animal Health Canada executive director

Mexico confirms case of New World screwworm in northern state, USDA says

Deadlier than varroa, a new honey-bee parasite is spreading around the world

World’s first gene-edited horses are shaking up the genteel sport of polo

Mexico reports 53 per cent increase in flesh-eating screwworm cases since July

U.S. cattle ranchers criticize government for delayed reporting of human screwworm case

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