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New Canadian feed regulations released

Long-awaited feed regulation update offers more flexibility, risk-based approach, focus on food safety

By Alexis Kienlen July 8, 2024

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has released their long-promised update to national feed regulations. Formally referred to as the “Feeds Regulations, 2024,” the final version of the framework was registered June 17 and published for public view July 3 in part 2 of the Canada Gazette.

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Bird flu strain in US cows shows minimal air spread in ferret study

By Jennifer Rigby, Reuters July 8, 2024

The bird flu strain found in cows in the United States is not easily transmitted through the air among ferrets, a new study shows, although the scientist who led the work said it had shown some ability to spread this way.

Left to right: Nathan Phinney, Canadian Cattle Association president, Lawrence MacAulay, federal ag minister, Eric Bienvenue, president of Canada Beef. PHOTO: AAFC

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Feds announce $6 million beef marketing boost

By Jeff Melchior July 8, 2024

Canada Beef and the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) are receiving up to $5,865,110 and $453,364 respectively for marketing activities such as advertising, trade missions, technical training and educational seminars.

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Agreement reached at Guelph Cargill plant

By Glacier FarmMedia staff July 8, 2024

Nearly 1,000 unionized employees at Cargill Dunlop in Guelph ratified a new collective agreement on Saturday July 6. The workers, represented by Local 175 of the United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW), began strike action after turning down a deal on May 26.

Cargill's Guelph plant has been closed for almost five week.

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Agreement reached at Cargill Dunlop Guelph

By Farmtario Staff July 8, 2024

After a 41-day strike, workers at the Cargill Dunlop beef processing plant in Guelph will return to work Monday. 960 unionized employees at Cargill Dunlop in Guelph ratified a new […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Live cattle futures continue rally on steady demand

By Heather Schlitz, Reuters July 5, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures closed higher on Friday as consumer demand for beef remains high and as U.S. cattle herds continue to undergo a period of contraction, traders said.

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Guelph Cargill strike vote to take place Saturday

By Glacier FarmMedia staff July 4, 2024

Striking workers at Cargill's Dunlop beef processing plant in Guelph have a recommended memorandum of settlement in place and they will vote on the possible deal on Saturday.

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Cargill strike vote to take place Saturday

By Farmtario Staff July 4, 2024

Striking workers at Cargill’s Dunlop beef processing plant in Guelph have a recommended memorandum of settlement in place and they will vote on the possible deal on Saturday. Beef Farmers […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures end higher in light pre-holiday trade

By Julie Ingwersen, Reuters July 3, 2024

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures closed higher for a second session on Wednesday, supported by strong wholesale beef prices and light technical trading ahead of the U.S. July Fourth holiday, traders said.

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Colorado reports human case of bird flu

Dairy farm worker had mild symptoms and recovered after antiviral treatment

By Leah Douglas, Reuters July 3, 2024

Public health officials in Colorado on Wednesday announced an adult man had tested positive for avian flu after reporting mild symptoms, including conjunctivitis, or pink eye.

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