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S02 E05: Emergency Strychnine Use: A Short-Term Fix to a Long- Term Problem

2026-05-0633:42


In this episode of Digging In with UFA, we focus on Strychnine itself: why it has been approved for temporary, emergency use, what role it plays in managing severe rodent pressure and why it is widely viewed as a last‑resort, short‑term tool rather than a long‑term solution. Guests explain how quickly uncontrolled rodent populations can escalate economic losses and why access to effective control options can make the difference between manageable damage and significant financial hit.

Your Guests

Wade Nelson

Wade Nelson is a fourth‑generation rancher from High River, Alberta, with deep experience managing livestock operations in areas heavily impacted by rodent pressure. He has publicly spoken about the practical implications of losing access to effective pest‑control tools and recently appeared in regional media discussing emergency‑use approvals for Strychnine. Wade brings a producer‑first, experience‑driven perspective to the conversation.





Jason Schneider

Jason Schneider is a producer from Vulcan, Alberta, and a Director with the Rural Municipalities of Alberta. He has spoken publicly about the broader impacts of rodent damage on rural infrastructure, community safety, and local economies. Jason brings a municipal and regional lens to the discussion, highlighting how pest pressures affect more than just individual farms.





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