I have no idea. All I can say is that we all felt a certain pride that we had pulled together and licked this wicked scourge. The lessons learned were profound and lasting. However, I took from it a resolve to succeed in endeavours far removed from chickens and eggs. This experience above all convinced me to continue my education and get out of farming, even though I was never really seriously in it.
People draw different conclusions from their particular experiences.
This was a defining moment for me. For that I am thankful. For the pain and sorrow the episode brought to so many, I am, of course, very sad. Norman Wagner grew up near Regina. If you have comments on issues, discussions and information at this site, we'd like to hear from you.