Oreka Solutions Inc. could soon be selling insect protein as feed for fish and chickens in Ontario. The Cambridge-based company got its approval by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) […] Read more
Approval gained for fly larva as livestock feed additives
Cambridge-based Oreka Solutions first Ontario company to gain CFIA nod for insect-based livestock feed
Gut health key when raising birds without using antibiotics
Researchers strive to ease transition away from sub-therapeutic drug use
Promoting gut health is key to adapting to calls for antibiotic-free poultry production, attendees were told at the recent annual research day of the Poultry Industry Council (PIC). “We’ve used […] Read more
Federal loan for Ontario pork destined for Japan
Breslau-based Conestoga Meats aims to boost shelf life for export-ready consumer products
Ontario-raised pork products — an additional $300 million worth per year, if all goes as planned — should have a longer shelf life once they reach stores in Japan, thanks […] Read more
Twitter may hold key to early poultry disease warning
Researcher aims to refine system for Avian Influenza outbreaks
Computer-based monitoring of social media posts could lead to early warnings about poultry disease outbreaks, according to work at the University of Guelph’s Department of Computer Sciences. PhD candidate Samira […] Read more
Consultation begins on legislation replacing OSPCA Act
Agriculture groups presented a position paper that examined approaches in other jurisdictions
Consultation has begun on the creation of new Ontario legislation governing animal welfare. Government officials recently met in Guelph with representatives from agricultural commodity groups, horse industry sectors, and veterinarians. […] Read more
Calves benefit from mother’s post-colostrum milk
University of Guelph study identifies ‘bio-actives’ in days two to four of lactation
Taking newborn calves completely off colostrum after one or two feedings may contribute to future health challenges, according to as-yet-unpublished research by the University of Guelph’s Department of Animal Physiology. […] Read more
Ontario Pork Congress going ahead as planned
Decision follows cancellation of World Pork Expo due to disease threat
The 46th annual Ontario Pork Congress (OPC) will go ahead as planned on June 19-20 in Stratford – a decision reached after event organizers consulted with “veterinarians and industry professionals” […] Read more
Rules of transition, and when to break them
Well-known coach and columnist addresses Women for the Support of Agriculture
Farmer and farm transition counsellor Elaine Froese has a list of truisms she shares in regularly published columns and at meetings with farm organizations. The expression, “where is it written […] Read more
Disease threat cancels World Pork Expo
Ontario Pork Congress officials still considering the status of the local trade show
The Ontario Pork Congress does not yet have any comment about its show, after the World Pork Expo (WPE) was cancelled due to concerns about the threat of African Swine […] Read more
Demand a premium using Wagyu cattle genetics
Taylor family using both cross-bred and purebred strategies
Heath Taylor bought his first Wagyu cattle about five years ago, and now has about 70 cows, along with three bulls on the Thorndale-area farm. He made the move to […] Read more
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