Final amendments to Canada's pullet and laying hen code of practice have been published, the National Farm Animal Care Council and Egg Farmers of Canada announced on Thursday.
Livestock Management

U.S. billionaire supports embattled B.C. ostrich farm
A New York City-based businessman is financially supporting the owners of an ostrich farm in British Columbia as they dispute an order from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to cull the birds.

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures set record highs on scarce supplies
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle and feeder cattle futures set record highs on Wednesday as cash prices stayed strong, along with consumers' demand for beef, brokers said.

Canada must address potential veterinary drug shortages
If critical products are unavailable when needed, it could result in unnecessary human and animal deaths in the worst-case scenario.

U.S. tariff on Brazil could increase meat prices
U.S. companies buy beef from Brazil to make hamburger, but threatened tariff expected to disrupt that business
U.S. president Donald Trump’s plan to impose a 50 per cent tariff on goods from Brazil will likely raise prices for beef used in American hamburgers, traders and analysts said.

Wool campaign focuses on Canadian fabrics
The industry makes a concerted effort to show the public the wide variety of uses for all different types of the product
Under the patronage of King Charles III, the Canadian Wool Council is promoting its Campaign for Wool and its mission to raise awareness about wool products made by Canadian producers.

U.S. livestock: Cattle climb on low inventory, anticipated tariffs
Chicago cattle futures continued to climb, Tuesday, on anticipated tariffs on Brazilian beef and low herd numbers.

Canada says Australia has re-opened market access for beef and beef products
Australia has lifted a 22-year-old ban on the import of Canadian beef and beef products, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said in a statement on Tuesday.

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