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Agriculture Roundup for Thursday September 14, 2023

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in southern Alberta.

Avian flu was found in a commercial poultry operation in Warner County southeast of Lethbridge.

CFIA said additional primary control zones will be created as needed.

Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) is expanding into animal agriculture technology with the launch of the first annual Canadian Animal AgTech Awards.

CWA CEO Shaun Kindopp said the program will give businesses an opportunity to be recognized at a national level as well as receive exclusive access to key stakeholders and events being held at CWA this November.

“The Canadian Animal AgTech Awards solidify Canadian Western Agribition as a leader in the agriculture industry,” Kindopp said. “We are thrilled to be working with an internationally recognized organization in Deloitte as we continue to find ways to expand the CWA brand and maximize the value we offer our stakeholders and community”

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