Canadian Government Invests In Organic Sector
CANADA - The Canadian Government is helping Canadian organic farmers and food processors deliver the highest quality organic food to consumers at home and abroad.

Alberta Reduces Regulatory Costs For Cattle Producers
CANADA - To help reduce regulatory burden on producers, the Alberta government is reviewing the existing regulatory process to identify barriers that add unnecessary costs and reduce competitiveness for our agricultural industry.

Ag Ministers Focus On Global Market Opportunities
CANADA - Federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture met on Friday (5 February) on a range of issues critical to the long term success of farmers and the agricultural and agri-food sector across the country.

The Risks Of Relying On Foreign Markets
CANADA - An associate professor with the University of Manitoba says that the Canadian beef industrys reliance on foreign markets to buy and process beef is a potential weakness, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Health Surveillance Key to Maintaining Market Access
CANADA - Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development says early detection of infectious disease is critical to maintaining a nation's ability to access to international markets for live animals and meat, according to Bruce Cochrane.

Tax Deferrals To Aid Drought Affected Producers
CANADA - Livestock producers affected by drought will be eligible for a federal tax deferral.

Strong Canadian Dollar Hurts Agriculture, Manufacturing
CANADA - An agricultural economist with the University of Manitoba says a stronger Canadian dollar will take its heaviest toll on Canadian agricultural commodities that rely on exports and on manufacturing, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Cattle Farmers Seek Aid For Feed Shortage
CANADA - Cattle producers in Alberta are facing greatly reduced production of forage and pasture, as well as significantly increased feed costs as a result of the drought and cold spring weather that affected large areas of the province this year.

Influence of Anaerobic Digestion Efficiency on Manure
CANADA - A researcher with the University of Manitoba says the characteristics of the manure play a key role in determining efficiency and sustainability of biodigestion as a means of producing energy from livestock manure, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Maple Leaf Announces Food Safety Advisory Board
CANADA - Maple Leaf Foods yesterday announced the establishment of its Food Safety Advisory Council, a team of independent experts that will increase the Company's access to global knowledge and expertise in areas of food safety practices, microbiology,...

Livestock and Poultry Health Legislation Passed
CANADA - New measures will help prevent, detect and respond to animal diseases and other related health events to better protect the people, animals and economy of Ontario.

Canadian Cattle Exports to US Fall
CANADA - Exports of Canadian cattle continue to fall due to limited demand in the US market, a very strong Canadian dollar, and some lingering effects of COOL (Country of Origin Labelling).

Utilising Annual Cereals For Livestock
CANADA - As well as experiencing feed shortages following the dry growing season, producers may find it necessary to feed more animals. The additional feed requirements may partially be met by the harvesting of annual crops to supplement current hay production...

Tests Proposed For 'Eradicated' Cattle Disease
CANADA - A ministry of environment wildlife veterinarian is proposing a lethal sampling programme to determine if anaplasmosis — a disease once thought eradicated in Canada — is resident in Nicola Valley deer.

Setting Livestock Operation Separation Distances
CANADA - A project planned by the University of Manitoba will result in science-based recommendations for setting minimum distances between livestock operations and communities, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Conference Highlights New Market Realities
CANADA - The 2009 Capturing Feed Grain and Forage Opportunities Conference takes place on 9th and 10th December, and aims to help producers cope with changes in the livestock industry.

Animal Health Awareness Campaign Launched
CANADA - The Government of Canada launched a national awareness campaign focused on key farm management practices that will help keep animals healthy and safeguard the Canadian food supply.

Calls for International Food Safety Standards
CANADA - A professor with the University of Manitoba is calling for international standards for the approval of health claims on food product labels, writes Bruce Cochrane.

The Best Use of Low Cost Feed Ingredients
CANADA - A Saskatoon based livestock consultant reports nutritionists have been reformulating livestock rations in order to make the best advantage of an abundance of certain feed ingredients, writes Bruce Cochrane.

U of M to Develop Manure Odour Dispersion Model
CANADA - The University of Manitoba is preparing to launch a project aimed at establishing guidelines for separation distances from livestock operations and surrounding communities, writes Bruce Cochrane.