
Cases of bovine tuberculosis increase in Saskatchewan
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has widened its investigation of bovine tuberculous.
In late November, an unidentified cattle herd in Saskatchewan was quarantined after a six-year-old cow sent to slaughter in Alberta tested positive for bovine TB. Three positive cases were found as a result of that investigation, but all were born outside of the current herd.
The first herd will be euthanized, and the producer will be compensated.
Dr. Stephanie Smith is Saskatchewan’s Chief Veterinary Officer. She is not directly involved in the bovine TB investigation but receives updates from the CFIA.