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Sniffing out
clubroot galls
A recent trial has tapped into the was a really new environment and a
potential use of sniffer dogs to new experience for the dogs. They
detect clubroot galls in the field. are used to detecting gall material
It was a sight this past September that is not underground on a canola
in canola fields near Brooks in stubble, so it was the first time for
Newell County and again in Leduc that.”
County, 2 sniffer dogs on the hunt Harding added that these dogs
for clubroot galls. They and their would need some additional training
trainers were in the province for the to be working dogs with a high rate
final phase, the field trial, of the of success at detecting clubroot.
canine detection of clubroot project. “But, we have seen lots of evidence The Parkland Pacers Junior A Boys volleyball team took on the Niton Knights
in the PCHS gym on October 29. photo Shaylyn Thornton
The project came about when that they can do it.”
Michael Harding, research scientist “Clubroot costs the industry a lot
of plant pathology with Alberta of money,” said Coles. “For us
Agriculture and Forestry (AF), was down south, where we are in that
contacted by dog trainer Mario sort of clubroot-free zone, to be able
Bourque in New Brunswick about to detect it earlier, we can employ
training sniffer dogs to detect plant the strategies that have already been
disease. Harding suggested clubroot. successful and maybe keep it out a
“I knew that the concept had been bit longer.”
done before (with avocados) and we “If you have a scent dog that can
needed to find the situation that help scout for clubroot, you
needed the solution,” explained eliminate the need to pull out 500
Harding. “Clubroot was the one roots to find one with a gall,” said
because all the symptoms are Harding. “There is an upfront cost
underground. We have to for a sniffer dog, but you do not
destructively sample to see them. have to pay them a salary. They are
We needed something that could see really happy to go. Dogs could be
the roots without pulling them out of trained to detect resting spores in the
the ground. That is where the dogs' soil, so they could detect clubroot PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
olfactory senses came into play.” infestations in soil on equipment. Professional Digital Passport System photos
Harding contacted Farming The dog could verify there is no ready in minutes while you wait...
Smarter's general manager Ken presence of clubroot spores on
Coles to support the project. equipment up for sale. You could On October 29, Junior A Girls volleyball team the Parkland Pacers played
“In the research world, it is combine with GPS, on the dog's against the Niton Knights in their home gym. photo Shaylyn Thornton
always a struggle to figure out how collar to see where the dog has
to get the projects that are scouted, what it missed, where it has
interesting to farmers and practical alerted and where it has not.”
in your area,” said Coles. “We felt Harding also added the possibility
that it was a relevant and kind of an of training the dogs to detect more
out there idea and that's kind of the than clubroot. “You could train a
premise of Farming Smarter.” single animal to alert you to PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
Before the two dogs - Josie, a 2 fusarium, aphanomyces, blackleg,
year old German Shepherd, and Adi, verticililium wilt, late blight - these
Professional Digital
a 13 month old Golden Doodle - dogs have the capability of learning Professional Digital
flew to Alberta, trainer Bill that skill.”
Passport System
Grimmer used clinical scent training “Now the work starts,” said Cole. Passport System
for 3 months in New Brunswick. “There are just so many approaches
photos ready
Once they had proven the dogs and opportunities, and we need to photos ready
could detect clubroot in the clinical sort them out.” -AgriNews
in minutes
trials, they were ready for field in minutes
testing.
while you wait...
During those two days in the field, while you wait...
those participating in the trial saw EVENT
evidence that the dogs would alert
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digging up the roots. 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson
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setting and in the field setting,” Xmas Bazaar from The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
Harding added. 10 am to 2 pm.
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“We learned a lot in those field Husky Energy Social Club President Robin Tenney (right) and Husky Energy 5
trials,” said Harding. “The dogs had Maintenance Admin Stacy Arndt (middle) presented Parkland Lodge
never been in a canola field before. To book a table or for more Furniture Fundraising Committee President Ivan Strang with a cheque for
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They had never been on an airplane. information call $3000. “The seniors seem to be left out all the time,” Tenney said. “We always 7
want to help and this is the second year we donated to Parkland Lodge's
It did not go seamlessly because this Terena at 780-712-9866. furniture fund.” photo Cassie Kushniruk
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News and Views 780-728-8803 5711 2nd Avenue, Edson
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Sniffing out
clubroot galls
A recent trial has tapped into the was a really new environment and a
potential use of sniffer dogs to new experience for the dogs. They
detect clubroot galls in the field. are used to detecting gall material
It was a sight this past September that is not underground on a canola
in canola fields near Brooks in stubble, so it was the first time for
Newell County and again in Leduc that.”
County, 2 sniffer dogs on the hunt Harding added that these dogs
for clubroot galls. They and their would need some additional training
trainers were in the province for the to be working dogs with a high rate
final phase, the field trial, of the of success at detecting clubroot.
canine detection of clubroot project. “But, we have seen lots of evidence The Parkland Pacers Junior A Boys volleyball team took on the Niton Knights
in the PCHS gym on October 29. photo Shaylyn Thornton
The project came about when that they can do it.”
Michael Harding, research scientist “Clubroot costs the industry a lot
of plant pathology with Alberta of money,” said Coles. “For us
Agriculture and Forestry (AF), was down south, where we are in that
contacted by dog trainer Mario sort of clubroot-free zone, to be able
Bourque in New Brunswick about to detect it earlier, we can employ
training sniffer dogs to detect plant the strategies that have already been
disease. Harding suggested clubroot. successful and maybe keep it out a
“I knew that the concept had been bit longer.”
done before (with avocados) and we “If you have a scent dog that can
needed to find the situation that help scout for clubroot, you
needed the solution,” explained eliminate the need to pull out 500
Harding. “Clubroot was the one roots to find one with a gall,” said
because all the symptoms are Harding. “There is an upfront cost
underground. We have to for a sniffer dog, but you do not
destructively sample to see them. have to pay them a salary. They are
We needed something that could see really happy to go. Dogs could be
the roots without pulling them out of trained to detect resting spores in the
the ground. That is where the dogs' soil, so they could detect clubroot PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
olfactory senses came into play.” infestations in soil on equipment. Professional Digital Passport System photos
Harding contacted Farming The dog could verify there is no ready in minutes while you wait...
Smarter's general manager Ken presence of clubroot spores on
Coles to support the project. equipment up for sale. You could On October 29, Junior A Girls volleyball team the Parkland Pacers played
“In the research world, it is combine with GPS, on the dog's against the Niton Knights in their home gym. photo Shaylyn Thornton
always a struggle to figure out how collar to see where the dog has
to get the projects that are scouted, what it missed, where it has
interesting to farmers and practical alerted and where it has not.”
in your area,” said Coles. “We felt Harding also added the possibility
that it was a relevant and kind of an of training the dogs to detect more
out there idea and that's kind of the than clubroot. “You could train a
premise of Farming Smarter.” single animal to alert you to PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
Before the two dogs - Josie, a 2 fusarium, aphanomyces, blackleg,
year old German Shepherd, and Adi, verticililium wilt, late blight - these
Professional Digital
a 13 month old Golden Doodle - dogs have the capability of learning Professional Digital
flew to Alberta, trainer Bill that skill.”
Passport System
Grimmer used clinical scent training “Now the work starts,” said Cole. Passport System
for 3 months in New Brunswick. “There are just so many approaches
photos ready
Once they had proven the dogs and opportunities, and we need to photos ready
could detect clubroot in the clinical sort them out.” -AgriNews
in minutes
trials, they were ready for field in minutes
testing.
while you wait...
During those two days in the field, while you wait...
those participating in the trial saw EVENT
evidence that the dogs would alert
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
their handlers to areas where D
clubroot was present without REMINDER
5
digging up the roots. 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson
“We set out to answer the question
780-723-578780-723-5787
can dogs be trained to sniff out Nov 23: 7
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
clubroot. We have shown that is
truly the case both in the clinical Visit Fulham Hall for their T
T
setting and in the field setting,” Xmas Bazaar from The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
Harding added. 10 am to 2 pm.
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson
“We learned a lot in those field Husky Energy Social Club President Robin Tenney (right) and Husky Energy 5
trials,” said Harding. “The dogs had Maintenance Admin Stacy Arndt (middle) presented Parkland Lodge
never been in a canola field before. To book a table or for more Furniture Fundraising Committee President Ivan Strang with a cheque for
780-723-578780-723-5787
They had never been on an airplane. information call $3000. “The seniors seem to be left out all the time,” Tenney said. “We always 7
want to help and this is the second year we donated to Parkland Lodge's
It did not go seamlessly because this Terena at 780-712-9866. furniture fund.” photo Cassie Kushniruk
D
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
