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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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Seaweed-Based Solutions: Building Natural Performance in Modern Swine Production

Video: Seaweed-Based Solutions: Building Natural Performance in Modern Swine Production

In today’s pork industry, producers are under increasing pressure to do more with fewer inputs—while maintaining performance, improving animal health, and meeting sustainability expectations.

we sit down with Sylvain David and Scott Preston from Olmix to explore how seaweed-based solutions are emerging as a foundational tool in modern swine nutrition.

Rather than acting as simple alternatives, these solutions are designed to support gut health, immune resilience, and overall system consistency—especially during key stress periods like weaning, feed transitions, and disease challenges.

The conversation dives into:

• What seaweed-based solutions actually are and how they work

• Why consistency and standardization matter in “natural” products

• How gut health connects to immune function and performance

• Where producers are seeing real-world impact today

• The role of natural solutions in the future of sustainable pork production