Poultry Industry News: Canada
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Poultry Company Holds Public Meeting over New PlantNEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA - Sunnymel will hold public information sessions as part of the environmental approval process for the construction of its chicken slaughtering plant in the village of Clair. ...
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Hen Welfare is Now a Political IssueCANADA - Most Canadians say politicians' stance on farm animal welfare would affect their vote, says a new poll. ...
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Welfare Not Necessarily Legislation-Ensured CANADA - A researcher with the University of Manitoba suggests the legislative approach to addressing public concerns related the welfare of animals raised for food does not necessarily ensure the welfare of those animals, writes Bruce Cochrane....
'Bird Flu Farm' Quarantined CANADA - A Manitoba poultry farm involved in the H5N2 avian influenza investigation was quarantined after a reporter breached biosecurity standards. ...
Monday, December 13, 2010
Reduction of Dust Levels in Livestock BarnsCANADA - A new technology designed to reduce the level of airborne contaminants within livestock barns offers improved comfort for animals and barn workers and improved productivity, writes Bruce Cochrane....
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Cost is Key Factor When Considering Enriched Cages CANADA - A researcher with the University of Manitoba says cost is the biggest consideration when deciding whether to switch from the use of conventional to enriched cages for housing laying hens, Bruce Cochrane writes....
Monday, December 06, 2010
Chicken Farmers of Canada Launches New Web SiteCANADA- Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC) has responded to the high expectations of Canadian consumers by creating a new web site. ...
Thursday, December 02, 2010
Hog and Poultry Days 2010: Opportunity for Dialogue CANADA - Hog and Poultry Days 2010 will allow primary producers, their suppliers and researchers to exchange ideas and information, writes Bruce Cochrane....
Friday, November 26, 2010
Virus in Manitoba Farm Confirmed to be LPAIMANITOBA, CANADA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed that the virus detected in a commercial poultry operation in the Rural Municipality of Rockwood, Manitoba is low pathogenic H5N2 avian influenza....
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Bird Flu at Manitoba Turkey Breeding OperationCANADA - Some turkeys in Manitoba have tested positive for an H5 strain of bird flu. ...
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Govt Invests in Research to Boost Poultry IndustryCANADA – The country's poultry producers and consumers will benefit from a Government of Canada investment aimed at helping the industry become more competitive in markets here and abroad. The announcement has been welcomed by producer organisations. ...
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Ergot a Serious Problem in Feed This Year ALBERTA, CANADA - Ergot is being found in feed grain at much higher levels than usual. The ergot problem, precipitated by the spring weather conditions, is very widespread across most of Alberta and in other Prairie Provinces as well. ...
Friday, October 29, 2010
Maple Leaf Results Hit by Rising Raw Material CostsCANADA - Maple Leaf Foods Inc. has reported its financial results for the third quarter ended 30 September 2010. Sales were flat overall but results from the Meat Group were improved. ...
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Govt Cracks Down on Livestock Transport ViolatorsCANADA - The Government of Canada is to crack down on livestock transport violators, with new regulations that include more than doubling fines. ...
Monday, October 18, 2010
Nations More Open to Bilateral Trade AgreementsCANADA - Canada's Agriculture Minister says, in the absence of progress in multilateral trade discussions at the World Trade Organization, nations have become much more receptive to securing bilateral trade agreements, writes Bruce Cochrane....
Thursday, October 07, 2010
Maple Leaf Implements Value Creation PlanCANADA - Maple Leaf Foods has developed a strategy plan that it says will deliver substantial earnings growth in each of the next five years. ...
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Hemp Improves FCR, Boosts Omega-3 in Eggs Research conducted by the University of Manitoba has show the inclusion of hemp products in the diets of laying hens improves feed conversion and raises the omega-3 fatty acid content of the eggs, writes Bruce Cochrane. ...
Monday, September 13, 2010
CFIA: Proposal for Regulatory Imported Food SectorCANADA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking input from stakeholders and the Canadian public on the proposed principles that will guide the development of new regulations for certain imported food products. ...
Thursday, September 09, 2010
Manitoba Celebrates 21st Season of Great TastesMANITOBA, CANADA - Great Tastes of Manitoba, the longest-running cooking show in Canada, is forging its way into history with the launch of its 21st season promoting the excellence of locally produced foods, Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister...
Friday, July 30, 2010
Maple Leaf Foods Shows 'Steady Improvements'CANADA - Maple Leaf Foods Inc. has reported its financial results for the second quarter ended 30 June 2010, which the CEO described as showing "continued steady improvements across our business in spite of challenging market conditions". The poultry...
Thursday, July 15, 2010
New Poultry Processing Plant for Nova ScotiaNOVA SCOTIA, CANADA - A new chicken and turkey processing plant owned by farmers and Maple Lodge Farms is to open in Kentville. ...
Monday, June 28, 2010
New Appointments to Farm Products CouncilCANADA - Agriculture Minister, Gerry Ritz, has announced the reappointment of Ed De Jong and the appointment of Jim Chatenay as members of the Farm Products Council of Canada (FPCC)....
Friday, June 25, 2010
Weather Key to Western Canadian Crop QualityCANADA - The Canadian Wheat Board says weather patterns during the remainder of the growing season will determine the quality of this year's crops, according to Bruce Cochrane....
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Saskatchewan Launches 2010 Billboard CampaignCANADA - The Farm Animal Council of Saskatchewan has launched its 2010 'We Care' billboard campaign, writes Bruce Cochrane....
Thursday, May 20, 2010
New Chair of Farm Products Council of CanadaCANADA - Poultry and egg farming organisations have welcomed Laurent Pellerin's appointment as the chair of Farm Products Council of Canada....
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