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Some of the new feed regulations released by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency are in effect now, but others will have a staggered rollout over the next 18 months. | File photo
Livestock Management, News

Updated federal feed regulations cross finish line

Long-awaited review of country’s feed rules offers industry more flexibility, risk-based approach, focus on food safety

Glacier FarmMedia – Canada’s feed industry has a new set of rules. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has released its long-promised update to national feed regulations. Formally referred to as “Feeds Regulations, 2024,” the final version was registered June 17 and published July 3 in part 2 of the Canada Gazette. “We’ve been waiting for […] Read more
The Feeds Regulations spell out the rules by which animal nutritionists and feed companies must follow, as they govern most aspects of feed formulation. The last regulations were introduced in 1983, long before modern science and methods were in practice, leaving many producers, nutritionists and feed companies frustrated. | Getty Images
Livestock Management

Updated feed rules expected

WINNIPEG — Some people in the feed industry are too young to recall the last update to national feed regulations, but that could soon change. “I’m really optimistic,” said Melissa Dumont of the Animal Nutrition Association of Canada. “We really are expecting these regulations to be published in 2024 unless someone in the government at […] Read more
The feed industry operates a quality assurance program called FeedAssure, which some farms have joined. With new national feed regulations expected to come into force in 2024, farmers need to check for updated requirements for the program and also to ensure they are complying with the law. | Screencap via anacan.org
Markets, News

New feed rules may affect on-farm milling

WINNIPEG — On-farm feed millers will need to be careful to make sure they’re complying with new feed regulations coming into force, according to the Animal Nutrition Association of Canada. “The more complicated the farm, the more controls they’re going to have to have in place,” executive director Melissa Dumont said during a question and […] Read more

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