The Government of Alberta has updated the Weed Control Regulation under the Weed Control Act, making changes to the list of regulated invasive plants in the province. According to the Alberta Invasive Species Council (AISC), the updates are intended to strengthen Alberta’s ability to manage invasive species that can threaten native ecosystems, agricultural production and…
Province reports nearly 600 animals removed since 2018 Alberta’s Wild Boar Control Program says efforts to eradicate invasive wild boar from the province are continuing to advance, with nearly 600 animals removed since 2018. In an update shared through the Alberta Invasive Species Council (AISC), the province reported that 595 wild boar have been removed…
A new campaign is urging Albertans to continue their efforts in keeping the province rat-free. For over 70-years, Alberta has successfully prevented rats from establishing a permanent population, thanks to the diligent work of the Rat Control Program staff and the vigilance of its residents. The campaign, funded by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable…
Happy May! A new month calls for a new episode of The Bovine! Kicking off this month’s show, host Debra Murphy takes a dive into our social media and some of the chatter about our last podcast on wild pigs. Wild pig distribution and eradication on the prairies Then: Alberta Invasive Species Council‘s Executive Director,…
Our fourth episode of The Bovine is now available! On this episode: Can you keep your grazing livestock off the grass a while longer? Masters student and host of ‘Forays into Forages,’ David MacTaggart, joins the show to talk about the general lifecycle of perennial plants, and how we can support forages post-drought. Pigs in…
“You don’t know what’s hiding in some of those bales sometimes, and you definitely don’t want some of those contaminants.” We all know a few best practices to lower the chances of vectoring weed seeds. We can knock mud off our boots, inspect pets, and clean equipment. But what about when we buy off-farm feed…
Spot a wild boar, tracks, or rooting in a lawn or pasture? Grab your phone. The Alberta Invasive Species Council (AISC) is asking Albertans to report feral pig sightings in a new initiative aptly named “Squeal on Pigs.” Wild boar (Sus scrofa) first came to Alberta in the late 1900s as livestock animals. Unfortunately, over…
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