The Egg Farmers of Canada and the University of Guelph have a new research chair tasked with driving poultry welfare research.
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Egg Farmers of Canada, University of Guelph appoint new poultry welfare research chair
Early life can set health path for pigs
New research is revealing how sex traits, weaning and genes can affect the long-term health of pigs
Researchers in neighbouring Michigan are discovering how physical and emotional health can impact the successful growth and development of pigs.
Bring focused approach to target systems, not producers says animal activist
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Darren Vanstone explains the process of reframing animal agriculture through advocacy and activism at the Human Canada One Health One Welfare Conference.
Empathy and communication key to outbreak response
Outbreak Support Network’s Betty Althouse says producers, veterenarians have raised issues with federal response to FMD, HPAI, Bovine TB
Dr. Betty Althouse of the Outbreak Support Network says better information sharing, awareness of mental health supports and a more empathetic approach are key to disease response and depopulation efforts.
Haley new director of University of Guelph welfare research centre
The OVC researcher has studied dairy cow and calf transportation and care
Derek Haley is the new director of University of Guelph welfare research centre, the Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare.
Bring focused approach to target systems, not producers says animal activist
Darren Vanstone explains the process of reframing animal agriculture through advocacy and activism at the Human Canada One Health One Welfare Conference.
Over-winter bale grazing can boost cattle gains and pasture health
Producers from across Ontario report improved soil fertility,increased health and input savings
Ontario beef producers say overwinter bale grazing improves cattle gains, pasture fertility, and reduces manure handling and labour costs.
CFIA suspends U.S. imports after Vesicular Stomatitis Virus outbreaks in Arizona
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) temporarily suspended U.S. imports from regions with Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (VSV)outbreaks, impacting cross-border horse, swine, and ruminant movement.
CFIA suspends U.S. imports after Vesicular Stomatitis Virus outbreaks in Arizona
The virus is highly contagious and affects horses, ruminants, swine, and members of the llama and deer families
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) temporarily suspended U.S. imports from regions with Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (VSV)outbreaks, impacting cross-border horse, swine, and ruminant movement.
Research meets reality: Farmers and scientists find solutions together
University and industry experts emphasize that trust, relationships, and farmer input ensure science translates into real-world impact
Livestock Research and Innovation Corporations’ GRIP roundtable in Elora, saw researchers and farmers explore how collaboration drives animal welfare, poultry housing, and feed innovation.