TheCattleSite Latest News: Canada
02 May 2012
Expanding Cattle Trade with Morocco, Middle EastCANADA - Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz completed a successful trade mission to Morocco in which he discussed the mutual benefits of a Canada-Morocco free trade agreement (FTA), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on agricultural co-operation...
30 April 2012
Protecting Livestock from Schmallenberg VirusCANADA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is implementing new import measures to help protect Canadian livestock from the Schmallenberg virus, a recently discovered virus currently present in Europe....
26 April 2012
Canada's Food System Sustainability ChallengedCANADA - A report released by the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) has criticised intensive livestock operations for their use of antibiotics, effect on the environment and rural communities, poor welfare and cost to the taxpayer....
25 April 2012
Support for Premises Identification ProgrammeCANADA - The Agri-Food Traceability Coordinator with MAFRI says livestock producers have been highly supportive of the province's Premises Identification Programme, according to Bruce Cochrane....
13 April 2012
DNA Traceability to Improve Food SafetyCANADA - DNA technology promises to make food traceability more precise and reliable and boost consumer confidence, according an industry executive. ...
11 April 2012
Ontario Cow Breaks World Record Milk YieldsCANADA - A Canadian cow is laying claim to the world’s record for lifetime milk production....
04 April 2012
Improving Food Safety RecallsCANADA - Groundbreaking Canadian research into improving food safety recalls has implications for both the agriculture industry and the research community. ...
30 March 2012
Cost-Effective Feed Critical to Livestock ProductionCANADA - The director of research and business development with the Canadian International Grains Institute says the ability to provide consistent cost-effective feed is critical to the success of a livestock operation, Bruce Cochrane writes....
29 March 2012
Bull Evaluation Research Yields Promising Results CANADA - A sire evaluation project is yielding promising results for beef producers who want to improve their herds....
Canada & Manitoba Partner to Protect Animal HealthCANADA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives (MAFRI) have announced an information-sharing agreement that will strengthen food safety and animal health management in Manitoba and across the country....
28 March 2012
Improving Economics on Alberta RanchesCANADA - Still with livestock, Alberta Agriculture is midway through a sire verification programme that uses a DNA verification system from IdentiGen Canada Ltd. to improve the economics of Alberta ranches. ...
23 March 2012
Canada Looks to Secure TradeCANADA - This week, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz spoke at an international meeting of industry and government officials working to make sure consumers have more dependable access to food and that farmers have predictable, science-based trade. ...
22 March 2012
Ground Beef Re-Call Company BankruptCANADA - New Food Classics, one of the companies who is involved with Canada's meat recall applied for bankruptcy back in January. ...
21 March 2012
Multi Sire Verification ProjectCANADA - Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development is midway through a sire verification program that uses a DNA verification system from IdentiGen Canada Ltd. to improve the economics of Alberta ranches. This project received funding through the Business...
Canada Looks to Strengthen Livestock TraceabilityCANADA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has called for feedback on proposed changes to the Health of Animals Act intended to strengthen livestock and poultry traceability in Canada....
Canada Recalls Seven Months Worth of Frozen Beef CANADA - Earlier this week, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a warning to consumers, distributors, retailers and restaurants not eat, use, serve or sell any ground beef products produced at Establishment 761 between July 1, 2011 and February...
20 March 2012
First Commercial Shipment of Alfalfa Hay to ChinaCANADA - Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz yesterday marked the first ever commercial shipment of Canadian alfalfa hay to enter the lucrative Chinese market. Canada gained market access for this commodity in March 2011. Twenty containers of Canadian alfalfa...
13 March 2012
Canada Welcomes US BSE RulesUS - The Government of Canada welcomes the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposal to modernise its import regulations for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). The proposed changes are based on World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE)...
12 March 2012
Stabilisation in Beef Sector & Modest Growth in PorkCANADA - There are no significant changes forecasted, with the first signs of stabilization in place for the cattle sector and an expected modest growth in the hog sector. Cattle exports will remain dependant on feed price differential and sustained demand....
09 March 2012
Further Support for the Beef IndustryCANADA - An additional investment of C$3 million has been made to the Canadian cattle industry to help improve their profitability and competitiveness....
CIGI-ANAC Feed Manufacturing Course Set for AprilCANADA - A Canadian Feed Technology Course planned for next month is expected to be of interest to anyone directly involved in the formulation of livestock rations, writes Bruce Cochrane....
08 March 2012
Technology Offers Barley Digestible Energy AnalysisCANADA - A new Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy calibration is providing barley growers and their customers a quick and accurate analysis of the digestible energy content of barley....
07 March 2012
Canadian Farmers Trust Regulated Dairy IndustryCANADA - Canada's response to the "milk wars" in the United States in the 1970s was to establish a supply management system that both protects and restricts the income of its dairy farmers. A University of Illinois study examined how the government regulation...
01 March 2012
Canadian Cattle Gain Market Access to AzerbaijanCANADA - Canadian cattle producers will benefit from new access to yet another international market. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and International Trade Minister Ed Fast announced that Azerbaijan has agreed to export conditions to allow Canadian cattle...
Maple Leaf Sees Earnings RiseCANADA - Maple Leaf Foods Inc saw full year net earnings reach C$87.3 million compared to C$35.6 million last year. ...
27 February 2012
Government Helps to Advance Beef IndustryCANADA - British Columbia beef producers will benefit from an investment in three projects that will increase the industry’s profitability through consumer education and improved market information. ...
23 February 2012
Canada Looks Set for Strong 2012ANALYSIS - Canadian beef producers look set to have a prosperous 2012, with cow numbers increasing, export opportunities expanding and strong optimism in the industry, writes TheCattleSite editor, Charlotte Johnston....
'Defining the Future' Takes Focus at Conference CANADA - Showing leadership in farm animal care has emerged as a defining issue that will determine the future competitiveness and market success of livestock industries around the globe....
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