TheCattleSite Latest News: Canada
28 March 2017
Dairy Farmers Should Rethink Cow's Curfew, Say ResearchersCANADA - Dairy cows housed indoors want to break curfew and roam free, suggests new research from the University of British Columbia....
Interest in Issues Related to Livestock Transportation Builds UpCANADA - The General Manager of the National Farm Animal Care Council says the general public is becoming more aware of and interested in issues related to the transport of livestock, Bruce Cochrane writes....
17 March 2017
KAP Urges Carbon Tax Exemption for FarmersCANADA - The President of Keystone Agricultural Producers is calling for farmers to be exempt from any carbon on the inputs they use to produce food, writes Bruce Cochrane....
16 March 2017
Harm Caused by Changing US Trade Policies Avoidable Through OptionsCANADA - A Canadian based International Trade Consultant says there are options available in the event the United States implements trade policies that cause economic harm to Canada, reports Bruce Cochrane....
08 March 2017
Canadian Red Meat to Gain Billion Dollar Fund from CETACANADA - Despite concerns over unresolved technical issues, CETA is expected to open up a one billion dollar market for Canadian red meat products, writes Bruce Cochrane....
06 March 2017
Researchers Tap Into Power of Genomics to Breed Feed-efficient Dairy CattleCANADA - At the University of Guelph, researchers are tapping into the power of genomics to breed dairy cattle that are more feed-efficient and produce less methane, while still maintaining the high productivity, health and fertility of dairy cows, thereby...
20 February 2017
Unresolved Technical Issues Could Delay Canadian Beef, Pork Access to Europe Under CETACANADA - The Canadian Meat Council fears unresolved technical issues could delay the movement of Canadian pork and beef into Europe under the Compensative Economic and Trade Agreement, writes Bruce Cochrane....
16 February 2017
Canada Ready to Export More Food to China, Says Agri MinisterCANADA - With exploratory talks on a Canada-China free trade agreement scheduled to begin next week in Beijing, Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay wants the farm-to-fork sector he oversees in government to be one of the main...
03 February 2017
Genome Alberta Dairy Researchers Gain Scottish SupportCANADA & UK - Scotland may be best known for bagpipes, but it’s the data derived from Scottish dairy cows that is music to the ears of genomic researchers....
01 February 2017
Prudent Antibiotic Use in Canadian Feed ApplicationsCANADA - Today we face an onslaught of articles and directives that deal with the use of antibiotics in a myriad of feed and water applications. This is in addition to the therapeutic applications usually administered by veterinarians. ...
27 January 2017
Canada Adds Extra Funds for Key FAO Work on Food SafetyCANADA - Canada this week made an announcement to contribute an additional $1 million to international bodies that develop the standards for food safety and plant protection....
16 January 2017
Saskatchewan to Implement New Regulations for Livestock Premises IdentificationCANADA - The Government of Saskatchewan has announced changes to Saskatchewan's Premises Identification (PID) programme, a key traceability tool to plan for, control and prevent the spread of animal diseases and to respond to other emergencies....
10 January 2017
Mycotoxin Testing – From Multi-Toxin Analysis to MetabolomicsCANADA - Remarks by Rudolf Krska, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna at the 2016 World Nutrition Forum in Vancouver, Canada....
02 January 2017
Plant Mycotoxins: Impacts on Health and Production: Australia and New ZealandCANADA - Remarks by Ian Lean, Scibus, Australia, during the ruminants breakout session at the 2016 World Nutrition Forum in Vancouver, Canada....
31 December 2016
Is there a Link between Mastitis and Endotoxins in High Producing Dairy Cows?CANADA - Remarks by James Cullor, UC Davis, USA, during the ruminants breakout session at the 2016 World Nutrition Forum in Vancouver, Canada....
30 December 2016
Nutritional Toxicology in the Dairy Industry: Feed Quality and MycotoxinsCANADA - Remarks by Duarte Diaz, The University of Arizona, USA, during the ruminants breakout session at the 2016 World Nutrition Forum in Vancouver, Canada....
29 December 2016
Dairy Farm Management and Feed Cost Consideration in ChinaCANADA - Remarks by Yuguo Zhen, Jilin Agricultural University, China, during the ruminants breakout session at the 2016 World Nutrition Forum in Vancouver, Canada....
28 December 2016
Improving Feed Efficiency to Promote a Sustainable Dairy IndustryCANADA - Remarks by Michael VandeHaar, Michigan State University, USA, during the ruminants breakout session at the 2016 World Nutrition Forum in Vancouver, Canada....
27 December 2016
Use of Essential Oil Feed Additives in Ruminant Nutrition: Opportunities and ChallengesCANADA - Remarks by Chaouki Benchaar, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canada, during the ruminant breakout session at the 2016 World Nutrition Forum in Vancouver, Canada....
26 December 2016
Methane Emission Intensity in a Classical Pasture Versus an Intensive TMR Feeding ProgramCANADA - Remarks by Jennifer L. Ellis, University of Guelph & Wageningen University, during the ruminants breakout session at the 2016 World Nutrition Forum in Vancouver, Canada....
12 December 2016
New CFIA-approved Algae Product Enriches Pork, Milk and EggsCANADA - Algae nutritional products from Alltech are now registered with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for use in the diets of pigs, dairy cows and laying hens. The DHA found within algae can naturally enrich pork, milk and eggs....
08 December 2016
The Value and Risks of Online Communities in the Social Media Era: Minimizing Brand and Financial Damage During a CrisisCANADA - Remarks by Adrian Moss, Focus Business Communications, United Kingdom at the 2016 World Nutrition Forum in Vancouver, Canada....
07 December 2016
ABP Welcomes AgriRecovery AnnouncementCANADA - Last week, the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta announced that producers impacted by the ongoing bovine tuberculosis investigation and facing "extraordinary costs" will be eligible for financial support through the AgriRecovery...
06 December 2016
Canadian Beef Industry Works to Sustainably Increase ProductionCANADA - Canada has an opportunity to play a leading role in meeting rising global food production needs responsibly through investments in agriculture research across a variety of disciplines. ...
30 November 2016
The Impact of Gut Health and Gut Integrity on Performance of Livestock AnimalsCANADA - Remarks by Franz Waxenecker, BIOMIN, Austria at the 2016 World Nutrition Forum in Vancouver, Canada....
22 November 2016
More Cases Confirmed in Canadian Bovine TB InvestigationCANADA - The investigation into cases of bovine tuberculosis (TB) in Canadian cattle has continued, with 34 farms in Alberta and two farms in Saskatchewan under Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) quarantine and movement controls, according to the...
Key Takeaways on Mycotoxins: 2016 World Nutrition ForumCANADA - The 7th edition of the World Nutrition Forum recently took place in Vancouver, Canada, one of the most livable places in the world, surrounded by stunning nature. The event counted over 800 participants from 84 different countries. With the theme...
17 November 2016
The Increasing Threat from Mycotoxins to Global Food SecurityCANADA - Remarks by Christopher Elliott, Queens University Belfast, United Kingdom at the 2016 World Nutrition Forum in Vancouver, Canada. ...
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