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TheDairySite Latest News
Thursday, August 14, 2008
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...
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
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.
Monday, August 11, 2008
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.
Friday, August 08, 2008
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.
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Feed Grain Prices Expected to Decline CANADA - Informa Economics is projecting an easing of feed grain prices heading toward fall, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
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...
Friday, August 01, 2008
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.
Friday, July 18, 2008
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.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
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...
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
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...
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
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.
Monday, July 14, 2008
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.
Friday, July 11, 2008
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.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
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.
Friday, July 04, 2008
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).
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
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...
Monday, June 30, 2008
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.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
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.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
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.








