Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency released a report today on its latest round of industry and expert consultation as it seeks to modernize its seed regulations. “Using an experimental approach to co-develop recommendations for change takes time in order to bring a diverse set of stakeholders together to reach consensus,” the agency […] Read more
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CFIA cautions against taking cattle to U.S. shows as bird flu outbreak continues
Glacier FarmMedia – Canadian farmers are advised against taking cattle over the border to participate in U.S. agricultural exhibitions as outbreaks of avian influenza in American dairy cattle continue, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said. “While we understand the traditional and business significance of attending these events, the current HPAI situation in the U.S. […] Read more
Where’s the listeria outbreak outrage?
The reaction to the recent Silk and Great Value plant-based dairy recall has been perplexing, to say the least, despite three confirmed deaths now linked to the listeria outbreak. The first fatality occurred back in August 2023, almost a year before the official recall on July 8, 2024. Yet, there has been little public explanation […] Read more
Read the label to be safe when using vaccines
Close attention to labels not only ensures the proper dose is administered but also that the vaccines are mixed correctly
The labels on cattle vaccines have important information and producers should make a point of reading them. Lauren Carde, programs director for the Canadian Animal Health Institute, notes they contain information on route of administration, correct dose, timing, animal age and whether boosters are needed. Attention to these specifics “ensure the safety of the human, […] Read more
Sask. expands bovine TB monitoring in wildlife
Hunters in two wildlife management zones in east-central Sask. will now be required to submit samples to the province
Hunters in Saskatchewan may have an extra task added to their to-do lists this year, depending on their wildlife management zone. The provincial government has made it mandatory to provide disease testing samples of elk and white-tailed deer in certain zones due to potential bovine tuberculosis. The decision by the provincial environment ministry builds on […] Read more
Public reaction muted to recent plant-based milk recall
Consumers haven’t turned away from products despite a listeria outbreak that caused three deaths and 20 hospitalizations
WINNIPEG — Arlee Jones of Winnipeg describes her household as a “dairy family,” but she does use almond milk and adds it to coffee because she likes the flavour. After learning of this summer’s recall of certain brands of plant-based milk due to cases of listeriosis, the mother of two girls, aged 10 and 7, […] Read more
Dairy testing for bird flu expanded in Canada
Non-clinical dairy cattle eligible for funded testing
Glacier FarmMedia – Non-clinical dairy cattle can now be tested for bird flu on the government’s dollar. On June 17, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency updated their guidance for private veterinarians on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The update noted the expanded eligibility for testing, and that the CFIA would cover lab test fees at […] Read more
Bird flu tests do not find virus in Canadian milk
Glacier FarmMedia – It’s so far, so good when it comes to Canada’s milk testing for bird flu because all samples have tested negative so far. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed May 14 that it had tested 142 retail milk samples from across the country. All were negative for highly pathogenic avian influenza fragments, […] Read more
Ag committee passes bill to ban horse exports by air
Canada ships live horses mainly to Japan for slaughter, but the federal government has moved to ban the practice
REGINA — The House of Commons agriculture committee has passed a private member’s bill that would ban the air transport of live horses for slaughter. Bill C-355 now goes back to the House of Commons for third reading, and if passed there would then move to the Senate for more scrutiny. Related stories: Animal Justice […] Read more
Farmers have the chance to guide seed sector
Glacier FarmMedia – As farmers enter one of their busiest times, they’re being asked to help shape Canada’s future seed regulations via online survey. The survey (found here) closes May 1 and is part of the seed regulatory modernization (SRM) process launched in September 2020 by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), which administers the […] Read more
