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CFIA investigation into bovine tuberculosis officially closed

May 1, 2018 | 2:07 PM

OTTAWA — The investigation into the outbreak of bovine tuberculosis in Alberta and Saskatchewan nearly two years ago is now closed.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency made the announcement on Monday after receiving the final laboratory culture results from the investigation. All of the results came back negative.

The outbreak began on a farm near Jenner in 2016. Six animals, all from the same ranch in Jenner, were found to have the disease. The agency tested herds in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba during the outbreak.

Approximately 11,500 animals were destroyed, and $39 million in compensation was paid to producers.

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According to the CFIA, the producers whose herds were depopulated and have completed the cleaning and disinfection of their premises have restocked their herds.

All farms have been removed from quarantine.

The CFIA says the final report into the outbreak will be released in June.