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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Avian flu detected on British Columbia, Canada poultry farm, culls underway
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has detected avian flu on a commercial poultry farm located in Chilliwack city, British Columbia, Canada, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported.
Monday, October 9, 2023
British Columbia, Canada aquaculture firms want government to deal with salmon farms fairly
Aquaculture technology companies and suppliers in British Columbia, Canada, including one that builds land-based rearing systems, are urging Canada's new Fisheries minister, Diane Lebouthillier, to take a "balanced" and science-ba ...
Monday, September 25, 2023
Wildfires, drought put British Columbia, Canada beef producers in precarious position
Beef producers in British Columbia, Canada, are dealing with the most destructive wildfire season in the province's history and are tallying their losses in terms of cattle and infrastructure such as fences, said an industry leader.
Monday, August 21, 2023
Drought, wild fires trouble cattle producers in British Columbia, Canada
Cattle producers in British Columbia, Canada, are coping with a significant drought this year that is severe and widespread across the entire province.
Friday, August 18, 2023
Canada's new Fisheries Minister urged to review salmon farming policy in British Columbia province
Diane Lebouthillier, Canada's recently appointed Fisheries Minister, is facing calls to review salmon farming policies in British Columbia province, Fish Farmer reported.
Monday, July 10, 2023
Akvafuture looks to apply for licences for closed barrier system salmon farm in British Columbia, Canada
A Norwegian company that claims to have fixed the problem of farmed salmon interacting with wild salmon — and sharing viruses and sea lice — hopes to soon apply for licences and tenures for its first closed barrier system salmon ...
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Salmon association fears unilateral shutdown of salmon operations in British Columbia, Canada
The BC Salmon Farmers Association said it has "grave concerns" that Canadian Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Joyce Murray is committed to completely closing all salmon farming in British Columbia, Canada.
Friday, March 17, 2023
British Columbia, Canada farmers to get fund support for protection against livestock diseases
A new $5 million fund announced on March 16 in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada, will help BC farmers protect their poultry and livestock from animal diseases like avian influenza, swine fever and foot-and-mouth disease.
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Canada not renewing licenses for salmon farms in Discovery Islands, British Columbia
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Canada announced on February 17 that it will not renew licenses for 15 open-net pen Atlantic salmon farms in the Discovery Islands, located in British Columbia, Canada.
Thursday, November 24, 2022
Avian flu discovered at commercial poultry farms in Fraser Valley, British Columbia, Canada
Avian flu has been detected at seven commercial poultry farms in Fraser Valley, British Columbia, Canada.
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Phasing out of net-pen salmon farming in British Columbia, Canada, may not happen for now
Salmon farmers in British Columbia, Canada, appear to no longer be facing the imminent end of net-pen farming in the entire region following several tours of the region by the country's Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Co ...
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Grieg Seafood appoints new managing director for British Columbia, Canada operations
Grieg Seafood ASA has appointed Jennifer Woodland as its new managing director for its operations in British Columbia, Canada, effective October 12.
Saturday, August 20, 2022
British Columbia, Canada salmon association debunks link between wild salmon returns and active salmon farms
The BC (British Columbia, Canada) Salmon Farmers Association released recent data showing that there's no relationship between wild salmon returns and active salmon farms following recent media statements by activists claiming such a link.
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
British Columbia, Canada-based Taste of BC to start first production of Chinook Salmon
Taste of BC Aquafarms, which is based in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada, and has been farming steelhead in a recirculating aquaculture (RAS) facility since 2013, has taken its first steps in the production of Chinook salmon this year.
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
British Columbia, Canada salmon association open to consultation concerning industry's future
A formal consultation process for the future of the salmon farming industry in British Columbia, Canada, is welcome after years of "ad hoc" discussions over Ottawa's pledge to end open-net salmon aquaculture, Ruth Salmon, the exec ...

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