Import Limits Announced for Dairy Products
CANADA - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has published import limits for poultry and dairy products under the Special Safeguard Measure of the World Trade Organization. Agriculture minister Gerry Ritz committed the government to implementing the special...

Anthrax Killing Canadian Cattle
CANADA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed two more fatal cases of anthrax in cattle in two different communities in Saskatchewan.

In-vessel Composting for Biosecure Deadstock
CANADA - A desire to relieve the impact of higher fuel costs while, at the same time, improving biosecurity on the farm is prompting a growing number of livestock operations to rely on in-vessel composting to dispose of animal mortalities.

Tightening of Corn Supplies Expected
CANADA - The Manitoba Corn Growers Association says less than ideal growing conditions and a strong demand from the ethanol industry could put pressure on supplies of corn for feed for the livestock industry this fall, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Feed Grain Prices Expected to Decline
CANADA - Informa Economics is projecting an easing of feed grain prices heading toward fall, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Alberta Comes Up with Animal Protection Act
ALBERTA - The new Alberta Animal Health Strategy is set to be released for public consultation in August 2008. Contained within the strategy is an animal welfare component with several goals that will improve welfare of all animals in Alberta and increase...

WTO Efforts Should Not Be Wasted
OTTAWA - Canada's dairy poultry and egg industry leaders have returned from Geneva, after World Trade Organization talks broke down abruptly when countries were unable to reach agreement on special safeguard mechanisms for developing countries.

Disease Protocols for Animals and People
CANADA – The Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) has developed new biosecurity protocols to assist veterinarians and farmers to prevent and manage disease outbreaks that can threaten animal and human health.

Changes in Registration Requirements for Wheat
CANADA - Canadian International Grains Institute is confident two key changes in the registration requirements for new varieties of wheat will speed up the development of higher yielding varieties specifically suited for livestock or industrial use, writes...

Doors to be Open to Higher Yielding Wheats
CANADA - The Western Feed Grain Development Co-op says the August 1 elimination of kernel visual distinguishability requirements in the registration of wheat will open the door to the development of new high yielding varieties of wheat suitable for livestock...

Certified Livestock Transport Training Embraced
CANADA - The trucking manager with a southern Alberta based feedlot says training under the "Certified Livestock Transport" program offers valuable information for both new and experienced livestock transporters, writes Bruce Cochrane.

2008 Billboard Campaign Receives Positive Feedback
CANADA - The Farm Animal Council of Saskatchewan reports its 2008 "Billboard Campaign" is attracting attention and feedback has been extremely positive and encouraging, writes Bruce Cochrane.

KAP: Prioritize Food Security and Food Safety
CANADA - Keystone Agricultural Producers is calling on governments to put a higher priority on food security and food safety, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Transport Program Welcomed in Canada
CANADA - Alberta Farm Animal Care reports the response to a new national livestock trucker training program has been exceptional, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Alberta's Livestock and Meat Strategy Reaches Milestone
CANADA - The Alberta government’s strategy to revitalize the provincial livestock and meat industry has reached its first major milestone by naming the chair and the initial board members of the Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency (ALMA).

Age Confirmed of Canadian Mad Cow
CANADA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed that the case of BSE announced on June 23, 2008, was a five-year-old Holstein cow from British Columbia. As previously noted, no part of the animal’s carcass entered the human food supply...

E. coli O157 Vaccine: Added Value or Added Cost
CANADA - A Canadian biopharmaceutical company, recently hosted a two-day conference in Toronto on how farmers can use E. coli vaccinations to add value to beef and dairy products.

Feed Grain Prices Expected to Increase
CANADA - The Canadian Wheat Board has increased its price projections for wheat, durum, designated barley and feed barley, writes Bruce Cochrane.

There's Hope for Feed Grain Price Relief
CANADA - A Winnipeg based grain market analyst says the bright light for livestock producers right now is the anticipated large global wheat crop expected to be harvested during 2008, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Mad Cow in Canada
OTTAWA - Yesterday the Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed a new case of mad cow disease, making it the 13th since the national surveillance programme began back in 2003.