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Strychnine’s emergency use on Prairies comes with limited times, places

The poison will be available for gopher control in parts of Saskatchewan and Alberta, but only at certain times over the next two years

By Karen Briere 6 days ago
The maker of two per cent liquid strychnine says it’ll take some time to ramp up production to meet the product’s emergency-use registration against gophers in parts of Saskatchewan and Alberta.

"Nikon D200,1/250's, f6.3,ISO 100,500mm.  This curious gopher lives in my farmyard in southern Sask. and seems quite happy to pose for a pic." Photo: 4loops/iStock/Getty Images
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Sask., Alta. farmers get strychnine against gophers until late 2027

Health Canada’s PMRA had rejected an earlier emergency-use application

By Dave Bedard March 31, 2026
Farmers in Saskatchewan and Alberta are cleared to use strychnine this year and next year against gophers wrecking their fields and pastures.


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