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Should we blame pigs for Swine Flu?

Thumbnail image for Should we blame pigs for Swine Flu? May 11, 2009 by Cathy Holtslander

Pigs are taking the rap for the global outbreak of swine flu, but the pandemic was never their fault. Influenza is a social disease, and this pandemic is a social phenomenon. We’re in the thick of it now and public health agencies around the world are doing their best to minimize suffering and limit deaths. [...]

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Public health hogging the headlines: our Agriculture Canada update

Thumbnail image for Public health hogging the headlines: our Agriculture Canada update May 7, 2009 by Ryan Slifka

Agriculture Canada sends out periodic press releases, usually proclaiming the good work of Agriculture Minister Gerry “Puttin’ on the” Ritz’s office in assisting “farmers.” I’ve decided to take it upon myself to present some of the statements made by Minister Ritz’ office and decipher them because they can’t be taken at face value. In this [...]

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Swine Flu? Bird Flu? How about Factory Farm Flu?

Thumbnail image for Swine Flu? Bird Flu? How about Factory Farm Flu? April 29, 2009 by Ryan Slifka

It’s official. Two Calgarians have come down with swine flu and made the front page of the Calgary Herald today, masks and all. People with masks scare me, even though the mask is supposed to symbolize “safety.”
There’s a lot of talk about swine flu in the media lately. I can’t figure out if it’s just [...]

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