Ontario Renews Partnership with University of Guelph
CANADA - The partnership between the Ontario government and the University of Guelph that resulted in the Omega-3 egg is being renewed and improved.

Stable Pecking Order Decreases Aggression
CANADA - A recent study at the University of Alberta was designed to help understand what factors contribute to the ‘romantic’ and not just aggressive aspects of procreation in male broiler breeder chickens.

Pathway to Virulence Uncovered in Salmonella
CANADA - An anti-virulence factor in Salmonella has been identified by researchers at the University of British Columbia. It is now believed that this new insight could be used to design improved Salmonella vaccines.

Keeping Poultry Flocks Healthy
CANADA - Uncontrolled visitors can pose serious biosecurity risks such as introducing diseases like avian influenza into backyard poultry flocks, says Dr. Gerald Hauer, assistant chief provincial veterinarian with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Develo...

Government Proposes New Feed Rules for Biofuel Grains
OTTAWA — The Government of Canada is working hard for farmers and continuously exploring new and innovative possibilities for our producers.

Olymel and Westco Join Forces
CANADA - Major Canadian pig meat and poultry company, Olymel, is to join forces with Groupe Westco - a major poultry production group in New Brunswick.

Poultry and Pork Production Key to Prices
CANADA - The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture expects levels of pork and poultry production and the volumes of meat in cold storage to be key factors influencing live hog prices during the remainder of 2008, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Free Info for Backyard Flocks
ABBOTSFORD, CANADA - The Canadaina Food Insection Agency have announced that they are inviting owners of small or backyard poultry flocks to attend a free information session on how to help prevent and detect poultry diseases, such as avian influen...

Where Will the Meat Come from in 2030
CANADA - The world’s population is increasing by 78 million each year, and by 2030, more than eight billion people will inhabit the Earth.

Biosecurity: the Barrier Against Avian Influenza
CANADA - Implementing recommended biosecurity measures can go a long way toward protecting poultry from avian influenza and other diseases.

Backyard Chickens in Halifax Moving Out
HALIFAX, CANADA - Louise Hanavan hopes her hens can return home some day.

Task Force Reviews Veterinary Service
CANADA - A task force will begin reviewing all facets of veterinary services in Manitoba, Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Rosann Wowchuk announced today.

Surveillance and Traceability Key for Biosecurity
CANADA - Manitoba's chief veterinary officer has said that advance planning for animal health emergencies is critical for the protection of Canada's livestock industries.

Poultry farmer pleads for help
CANADA - A Saskatchewan poultry farmer whose operation was hit by avian influenza went to the legislature Thursday to push his argument that governments should help pay for the costs associated with cleaning up.

Livestock Industry Legislation Streamlined
CANADA - Alberta has taken another step toward a more effective and efficient livestock industry with the introduction of Bill 47, the Livestock Commerce and Animal Inspection Statutes Amendment Act.