Workers from the China's Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department carry out a cull at a pig farm in southern China in 2023 after samples were found positive for African swine fever. Photo: Dickson Lee/SCMP via Reuters Connect

Mixed results on new African swine fever vaccine

The new African swine fever vaccine still has issues, but also gave researchers insight into how virus strain impacts protection against the deadly pig disease

Reading Time: 5 minutes The new African swine fever vaccine still has issues, but also gave researchers insight into how virus strain impacts protection against the deadly pig disease.

Farm to Table

From farmer to award-winning distiller

Rolling Hills farmer’s succession plan includes producing award-winning whisky while pursing passion

Reading Time: 4 minutes Pivot Spirits showcases transition from farmer to distiller with provincial award-winning results in Alberta for Lars Hirch


Southern Alberta grazing leaseholders fear the clock is ticking on their way of life as lease rates rise due to interest from other sectors. PHOTO: TY THORSON/SUBMITTED

Conservation groups enter grazing lease debate

Five Alberta groups ask for halt of proposed project to convert native grasslands to irrigation

Reading Time: 4 minutes The Municipal District of Taber in southern Alberta remains at a political crossroads, weighing the interests of generating revenue for public services with conserving native grasslands.

Brianna Elliot participated in the Canadian Cattle Youth Leader's program this year. She was awarded the 2025 Reg Schellenberg Next Generation Legacy Award for her passion for agriculture, leadership, ability to bring people together and mentorship abilities. 

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Sundre rancher wins Canadian Cattle award

Brianna Elliot, participant in this year’s Canadian Cattle Youth Leaders program, awarded the 2025 Reg Schellenberg Next Generation Legacy Award

Reading Time: 4 minutes Brianna Elliot, a cow/calf rancher from Sundre, is this year’s recipient of the annual Reg Schellenberg Next Generation Legacy Award.



Beef cattle line up at a pasture fence. Photo Diana Martin

A new vaccine for bovine tuberculosis? Maybe not yet, but a step closer

Canadian research suggests bovine TB vaccine candidate MSX-1 may finally offer some protection without intering with tuberculosis test results, but it’s still early days

Reading Time: 5 minutes Bovine TB vaccine candidate MSX-1 may finally offer cattle some disease protection without intering with tuberculosis test results, but it’s still early days.


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