Welcome to Butterfield Acres Farm!

An important Butterfield Acres update re the Alberta Health’s Health Alert:

Although we do have approval to remain open, we have decided to err on the side of caution.

WE WILL BE CLOSED

UNTIL THE HEALTH ALERT IS LIFTED

Some background info for you:

We acquired twin calves at the end of March, and we have since learned that one of them was carrying a diarrhea-causing parasite common in cattle , cryptosporidium. In humans, this can cause diarrhea. The sick calf is no longer with us, and we have disinfected his pen. The twin remains with us as he tested negative and is healthy, but we are keeping him “in quarantine” for the time being. His future with us will be determined with veterinary advice. All other animals are healthy.

We are working under the watchful eye of Alberta Health and a provincial veterinarian to ensure all our bases are covered. The Health Alert duration is unknown at this time, but we are expecting it to last a total of about 2 weeks. Although we do have approval to remain open, we have decided to err on the side of caution and reopen when the Health Alert is lifted.

We want to remind everyone just how important handwashing is: yes, with lots of things in everyday life, but especially here at the farm.

We appreciate your patience and understanding and look forward to seeing everyone again soon.