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 moreTag Archives CFIA — page 2
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
CFIA adds requirements for cattle returning from U.S. due to bird flu
Glacier FarmMedia – Cattle returning from the U.S. after a stay of less than 60 days will require additional certification as bird flu concerns continue. The requirements, which took effect yesterday, require an additional paperwork, including an export certification statement. The statement, to be signed by a veterinarian, requires cattle to have tested negative for […] Read more
Horse-for-slaughter export fight moves to Japan
Animal rights group argues that delays on the Japanese side exceed the allowable time without food, rest and water
Glacier FarmMedia – Animal Justice has new weapons in its battle against the export of Canadian horses for slaughter. The animal rights advocacy group has collaborated with another animal protection group in Japan called the Life Investigation Agency (LIA). The focus of the collaboration is to document what happens to horses once they reach Japan. […] 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
It’s prudent to prepare for another flu outbreak
As Canadians warily eye the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak in the U.S. dairy herd, one thing should be certain: watching and waiting isn’t enough. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has taken steps to keep the virus out of the country. It has required negative HPAI test results for lactating dairy cattle imported from […] Read more
CFIA declares gene editing safe for livestock feed
WINNIPEG — Leaders in Canada’s grain industry are praising the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for a decision made on gene edited crops and livestock feeds. Today, the Canola Council of Canada, the Canada Grains Council and Cereals Canada “applauded” the CFIA for its new guidance on gene editing. Related stories: “This is a ground-breaking day […] 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
Bovine TB case traced back to Sask.
Two cows from a Saskatchewan ranch have tested positive for bovine tuberculosis, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. In February, the U.S Department of Agriculture notified CFIA of a positive test for bovine TB in a tissue sample from a cow exported to an American feedlot from Saskatchewan in September 2022. The herd of […] Read more
