Antibiotic Resistance Among Bacteria a Concern
CANADA - A researcher with the University of Manitoba says antibiotic resistance remains a concern in lactic acid bacteria used as starter cultures in meat fermentation, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Transport to Slaughterhouse on Welfare Agenda
CANADA - A Liberal MP is seeks to cut lengthy transport times for livestock on way to the slaughterhouse.

Maple Leaf Foods Moves into Profit
CANADA - Maple Leaf Foods Inc. has reported its financial results for the third quarter ending 30 September 2009. Despite a four per cent decline in sales, net earnings were more than C$22 million following a net loss last year.

Sudden Egg Drop Was Sign of H1N1 in Ontario Turkeys
CANADA - Further details have emerged of the case of influenza A H1N1 in turkeys in Ontario, announced last week. A sudden drop in egg production in the breeders was the signal of the virus; mortality was only slightly raised.

Canada's Industry and Govt Unite to Make Food Safer
CANADA - Leaders across the Canadian food industry and government are coming together to share information and learn about emerging technologies and science, in order to produce safer food for Canadians.

H1N1 Flu Infects Turkeys in Canada
ONTARIO, CANADA - Turkeys in one house on an Ontario farm have been found to be infected with the influenza A H1N1 virus. Authorities are reminding the public that food safety is not at risk. Turkey workers are recommended to get immunised against the...

Investment Encouraged in Those Who Farm the Land
CANADA - A University of Manitoba plant science professor is urging society to re-invest more of the money saved from reduced food costs in ensuring the stability of farming, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Research into Potential of Hemp Seed in Poultry Diets
CANADA - Researchers with the University of Manitoba plan to examine the safety and effectiveness of hemp seed as a potential feed ingredient in poultry diets, writes Bruce Cochrane.

International Egg and Poultry Review: Canada
CANADA - By the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). This is a weekly report looking at international developments concerning the poultry industry. This week's report focuses on the Canadian poultry situation.

WTO Panel to Be Requested to Address US M-COOL
CANADA - The federal government has announced it will ask the World Trade Organization for a panel to resolve Canada's dispute with the United States over US Mandatory Country-of-Origin Labelling, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Canada Requests WTO Panel on US M-COOL
CANADA - The Canadian government has announced its intention to file for a World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement process over the US mandatory country-of-origin labeling (M-COOL) law that went into effect on 16 March 2009.

CFIA Launches National Standard to Protect Poultry
CANADA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched a national standard for poultry producers to help protect animal health and safeguard the Canadian food supply.

Canadian Govt Invests in Farm Animal Care in BC
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - The Government of Canada is investing more than $500,000 to help British Columbia livestock and poultry producers share information and raise industry awareness of farm animal care best practices.

Management, Union Agree over New Brunswick Plant
NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA - Olymel and Groupe Westco have come to an agreement with the labour unions over a new 'Sunnymel' poultry plant.

Poultry Welfare Centre Opens at Guelph
CANADA - The University of Guelph has been chosen to house a new 'virtual centre' for leading Canadian scientists in poultry behaviour and welfare.

More Toxic Fusarium Graminearum Chemotype
CANADA - The Canadian Grain Commission reports a new more aggressive and toxic form of fusarium graminearum is quickly replacing the more familiar form in western Canada, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Canadian Govt Takes Action to Improve Food Safety
CANADA - The Government of Canada is making significant investments to strengthen Canada's food safety system.

New Poultry Slaughterhouse for New Brunswick
CANADA - Olymel and Westco are planning to build a poultry slaughterhouse in New Brunswick.

Nadeau Poultry to Cut Jobs
NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA - Nadeau Poultry Farm has announced it is to cut 175 jobs.

Jurisdiction Slowing Food Safety Improvements
CANADA - A University of Manitoba food safety and food microbiology professor suggests government agencies need to be able to work together more closely in the effort to improve Canada's food safety systems, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Producer Wins Right to Choose Chicken Processor
NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA - A recent court decision has determined that poultry supplier, Westco, has the right to take its chickens out of the province.

CFIA Enhances Animal Disease Reporting
CANADA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will provide a comprehensive view of Canada's animal health status by posting to its website all detections of federally reportable diseases. Information will be updated monthly.

Options for Lower Quality Crops Evaluated
CANADA - Producers should take a proactive approach to evaluating options for utilising what is expected to be lower-than-normal quality cereal crops this coming winter, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Feed Barley Supplies Likely to be Tight this Winter
CANADA - Due to an expected short supply Canadian livestock producers are being advised to replace barley in rations with other feed grains this winter where ever possible, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Ample Feed Grain Supplies Expected this Winter
CANADA - This year's unusual prairie weather combined with a reduced demand from the North American livestock feeding sector is expected to result in ample supplies of reasonably priced feed grains this winter, writes Bruce Cochrane.