TheCattleSite Latest News: Canada
20 August 2012
Livestock Species and Diet Influence Manure CANADA - The Canada Research Chair in Applied Soil Ecology with the University of Manitoba says diet is one of the factors that will influence the nutrient levels contained in composted livestock manure, writes Bruce Cochrane, University of Manitoba. ...
15 August 2012
Canada Reviews Milk Import RequirementsCANADA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is reviewing import requirements for milk under the Health of Animals Regulations in order to ensure that Canada’s import controls continue to protect animal and human health....
08 August 2012
National Beef Biosecurity Standard LaunchedCANADA - A national biosecurity standard to strengthen Canada’s beef sector has been released by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the Canadian Cattlemen's Association (CCA)....
06 August 2012
Government Secures Market Access for Beef to UAECANADA - Canadian beef producers will immediately benefit from full market access to the United Arab Emirates (UAE)....
Maple Leaf Net Earnings RiseCANADA - Canadian meat processor Maple Leaf Foods adjusted operating earnings for the second quarter were C$71.9 million compared to C$77.5 million last year. ...
Government Seeks Feedback on Feed RegulationsCANADA - e Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) would like feedback on modernising Canada’s Feeds Regulations....
Information on Feed Grain Availability, PriceCANADA - Dr Colleen Christensen, the Executive Director of the Feeds Innovation Institute (FII) at the University of Saskatchewan, says with profitability tightening farmers are increasingly interested in tracking what is available....
02 August 2012
Canada Gears Up Beef Promotions in JapanCANADA - Anticipating the possible relaxation of the 20 months age restriction, Canada has launched a series of beef promotions in Japan, reports Meat and Livestock Australia....
30 July 2012
Livestock Transport Training Programme RevisedCANADA - The Canadian Livestock Transport Certification Programme project coordinator expects a fully revised livestock transport training programme to be ready for classroom delivery across Canada by the end of this year, Bruce Cochrane writes....
Beef Producers Gain Market Access to KazakhstanCANADA - Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced that, effective immediately, Canadian beef producers will benefit from new access to Kazakhstan. ...
27 July 2012
Government Invests in Forage Land RestorationCANADA - The Peace River region of British Columbia will be able to put forage land to better use thanks to an investment from the Harper Government....
25 July 2012
UK Initiatives Feature in Canadian Innovation SchemeCANADA - The Value Chain Management Centre (VCMC) and the Ontario Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) are pleased to announce the completion and release of a case study DVD highlighting two highly innovative UK beef value chains....
17 July 2012
Canada Invests in National Traceability SystemCANADA - The Canadian government is making an important investment to help build a single national livestock traceability system with robust data management capabilities. Parliamentary Secretary Pierre Lemieux announced the creation of the Canadian Agri-Traceability...
11 July 2012
Government Welcomes Ractopamine RulingCANADA - Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz has applauded the adoption of a new standard for ractopamine levels by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), a United Nations body that sets international food standards, guidelines, and codes of practice....
03 July 2012
Meat Processors Call on US to Comply with WTOCANADA - Canada’s meat processing industry expects the United States to modify its current requirements following the 29 June decision by the World Trade Organisation Appellate Body on the Country of Origin Labelling (COOL) measures the US imposes on...
25 June 2012
Canadian Cattle Herd Rebuilding CANADA - While cow meat production in Canada seasonally hits an annual low in June and July, cow slaughter over the past six weeks has declined below year ago levels, with Canadian cow-calf operators’ continuing rebuilding efforts....
20 June 2012
Canada Looks to End S Korea's WTO Beef DisputeCANADA - Canada is taking steps to formally terminate the World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement panel on the issue of the Republic of Korea’s ban on Canadian beef imports....
13 June 2012
Canadian Beef Accesses Peru MarketsCANADA - Canadian beef producers will benefit from newly restored market access to Peru, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and International Trade Minister Ed Fast announced this week. Effective immediately, the Peruvian market has been reopened for Canadian...
12 June 2012
Canadian Cattlemen Develop Sustainable LivestockCANADA - Canada Cattlemen's Association (CCA) Manager of Environmental Affairs, Fawn Jackson, participated in a multi-stakeholder platform meeting in the Brazilian capital of Brasília, to discuss 'Restoring value to grasslands.' The workshop is part...
08 June 2012
Labelling Law for Beef and Pork Impeding TradeCANADA - A simplified "Product of Canada and the USA" labelling system should apply to beef and pork as well as livestock raised, processed and traded between Canada and the United States, a new study released by the Fraser Institute, Canada's leading...
31 May 2012
Calf Price Insurance Deadline CANADA - Today, Thursday, May 31st, is the deadline for cattle producers to purchase price insurance on the calves they will be marketing this fall....
30 May 2012
Animal Health Act to Improve Disease ControlCANADA - Don McRae, Minister of Agriculture for British Columbia clarifies provisions within the new Animal Health Act and allays concerns expressed by some, specifically around privacy issues and disclosure of disease outbreaks....
29 May 2012
Alberta Promotes Beef, Pork in JapanCANADA - In early April, an Alberta delegation travelled to Japan to promote Alberta’s beef and pork industries to the Japanese meat industry at two events. A Canada/Alberta meat promotion seminar was held, in Tokyo, Japan, on April 3, 2012, with keynote...
Provide Input on Beef Cattle Code of PracticeCANADA - Beef cattle owners and others with an interest in animal care and welfare have an opportunity to provide their input into the redevelopment of Canada’s beef cattle Code of Practice through an online survey....
28 May 2012
Dairy Farmers Must Optimise FeedCANADA - Dairy farmers will be able to reduce their costs and environmental impact with a new investment from the Harper Government. Member of Parliament James Rajotte (Edmonton-Leduc), on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, announced an investment...
25 May 2012
Livestock Producers Advised to Make Use of YoutubeCANADA - An animal science professor with Colorado State University is encouraging livestock producers to make use of Youtube to show the public what happens day to day on their farms, writes Bruce Cochrane....
18 May 2012
Cattle Genetics Pioneer Passes AwayCANADA - Dr Roy Berg, the man who brought hybrid vigour to Alberta’s cow herds, passed away last week at the age of 85. Ranchers and others in the agriculture industry should take a moment to remember Dr Berg not only for his intelligence and hard work,...
16 May 2012
COOL: Potential Trade Barrier of ChoiceCANADA - A Canadian based international trade lawyer suggests Country of Origin Labelling has the potential to become one of the non-tariff barriers to trade if choice in the future, Bruce Cochrane writes....
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