TheCattleSite Latest News: Canada
19 March 2013
Harper Govt Helps Boost Exports in High-Quality GeneticsCANADA - The Canadian Livestock Genetics Association (CLGA) will help increase demand for Canadian genetics around the world with the support of the Harper Government. ...
14 March 2013
Be Wary of Nutrition Levels and Downer CowsCANADA – As the calving season approaches, farmers are being urged to monitor breeding herds being especially wary of Downer cows in the light of forage standards being different this year to typical winters....
Regulations for Soybean and Forage Seeds StreamlinedCANADA - The Government has proclaimed its commitment to protecting national plant resources from pests and diseases....
13 March 2013
Study Could Shed Light on Prion AdaptationCANADA – A University of Alberta research team has made a discovery that could explain how prion diseases adapt in order to spread across different species....
Proposed Changes Expected to Make US M-COOL More OnerousCANADA - A Mayerthorpe, Alberta pork producer says changes being proposed to US Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling legislation will increase the level of discrimination against live cattle and hogs imported from Canada and Mexico, according to Bruce...
12 March 2013
Canadian Disappointment over COOL ChangesCANADA - Canadian agricultural minister Gerry Ritz said that the government is extremely disappointed with the proposed regulatory changes put forward by the United States today with respect to Country of Origin Labelling....
07 March 2013
New Meat Inspection System AnnouncedCANADA - Plans for an amended meat inspection system have been unveiled by the government after extensive consultation with ranchers, abattoir operators and local governments. ...
01 March 2013
Positive Outlook for Canadian Agri Sector CANADA - Three new reports released by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada are showing a positive outlook for farmers in 2013. ...
25 February 2013
Tight Supplies, High Prices Expected Until Prices EaseCANADA - A weather and crop specialist with CWB predicts continued tight global availability of grain and high prices before prices start to ease in anticipation of this year's harvest....
Health and Management Benefits From Dairy Network LaunchCANADA – In a big step for herd management evaluation, the Canadian Dairy Network (CDN) has been launched through government funding....
21 February 2013
Value of Livestock Manure Fertilizer UnderscoredCANADA - The executive director of the Manitoba Livestock Manure Management Initiative says the rising price of commercial fertilizer has highlighted the economic value that can be extracted from the use of livestock manure fertilizer, Bruce Cochrane...
20 February 2013
Nerve Block and Meloxicam Injection to Stop Castration PainCANADA - Research suggests that beef calves of all ages experience stress when they are handled or when management practices are applied to them which might cause pain, writes Barry Potter, Agriculture Development Advisor, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture...
15 February 2013
Independent Panel Appointed in Response to E Coli Outbreak CANADA - While Canada's food safety system remains robust events such as the XL Foods Inc. beef recall that occurred in September and October of 2012 underscore the importance of ongoing review and continuous improvement....
New Variety of Sainfoin Could Mean Bloat Free Alfalfa ForageCANADA - Great news has ermerged for cattle producers as Scientists have developed a new variety of sainfoin that when paired with alfalfa in a mixed stand offers bloat-free alfalfa pasture grazing for cattle....
14 February 2013
Sustainable Dairy Farming For the FutureCANADA - Nullifying the well publicised impact of dairy cows on the environment is vital for the longevity of the sector and anaerobic digestion could be the answer, according to Dairy Farmers of Canada. ...
11 February 2013
Biosecurity for Canadian Dairy Farms National Standard ReleasedCANADA - A new biosecurity standard was introduced today that will help dairy producers protect the health of their herds....
05 February 2013
OCA: Market Roundup, MondayCANADA –Summarised from Ontario Cattlemen’s Association Market Reports this is the cattlesite roundup of Canadian beef and cattle trading for Monday 4 February. Prices are in Canadian dollars. ...
04 February 2013
‘Cowbytes’ Offers Ration and Costing AdviceCANADA – Cattlemen are beginning to hear about a ration balancing computer programme now available called ‘Cowbytes’....
01 February 2013
Nut and Dairy Go Undeclared on LabellingCANADA – Consumers with nut and dairy allergies are being warned about the consumption of Berry Chocolate Hearts after hazelnuts and milk were found in mislabelled Riverbend Plantation Inc. products....
29 January 2013
Governments Invest $3.4 Million Into Livestock ResearchCANADA - Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart have announced $3.4 million in funding for 23 livestock and forage research projects. ...
25 January 2013
Residual Feed Intake Trait has Value for Cow-calf ProducersCANADA - Residual feed intake is one trait cow-calf producers can take advantage, without waiting for someone else to pay for it, says Dr. John Basarab, a beef research scientist with Alberta Rural Developent....
Supplementing Rations to Beat Winter Forage ChallengesCANADA – Hands on assessment of Cow body condition and supplementing feed rations with 5-lbs of grain are ways to build up thin cows this winter, according to beef and forage specialist, Barry Yaremico. ...
24 January 2013
Sector Strengthened by Saskatchewan Forage NetworkCANADA - With the support of the Harper Government, Saskatchewan forage industry members will work together to develop and implement a strategy to improve the sector's competitiveness and to ensure its long-term prosperity....
23 January 2013
OCA: Cattle Market ReportCANADA – This is a summary of cattle trading activities across Canada from various sources from the Ontario Cattleman’s Association....
22 January 2013
OCA: Cattle Market ReportCANADA – This is a summary of cattle trading activities across Canada from various sources from the Ontario Cattleman’s Association....
Animal Welfare Research Network Joins Prestigious OrganisationsCANADA – New research avenues are possible following the creation of a network between leading animal welfare research and development organisations....
17 January 2013
Fertiliser Effects Being Tackled by Joint ProgrammeCANADA - The Province of Manitoba, the Canadian Fertilizer Institute (CFI) and Keystone Agriculture Producers (KAP) have signed a 4R Nutrient Stewardship memorandum of understanding (MOU) that formalizes a joint commitment to support agriculture production...
14 January 2013
Investment in New Technology to Support Cattle IndustryCANADA - An Alberta company will boost the value and use of genomics in the cattle industry with new trait identification tools which are expected to optimise productivity by government ministers. ...
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