Ontario’s 123 provincially-licensed abattoirs can now start applying for a piece of $2 million in federal/provincial funding to step up food safety, biosecurity and animal welfare measures. The Ontario and […] Read more
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Ontario offers cash for abattoir upgrades
Applications now being accepted through April
EU-Canada trade deal clears hurdle in Dutch parliament
Amsterdam | Reuters — The European Union’s free trade agreement with Canada cleared a political hurdle on Tuesday, when a slim majority of lawmakers in the Dutch lower house voted […] Read more
Ontario invention wins national swine award
This year’s F.X. Aherne prizes were presented to the inventors of an easier way to handle piglets
Glacier FarmMedia – The inventors of a device to allow easier handling of piglets and the developers of a system that provides more even heat to young piglets received awards […] Read more
New hybrid barn combines natural and mechanical ventilation
The concept improves air quality and cow comfort
One of the most difficult decisions dairy farmers face when building a new free-stall barn is determining the best ventilation system. Naturally ventilated freestalls have been popular for decades, with […] Read more
Poultry housing changes could increase risk of disease
Barn management can decrease risks of bird illness
New housing changes in the poultry industry may increase the risk of disease if the birds are not properly managed in their new environments, said a laying hen veterinarian with […] Read more
Improved trailers good for livestock welfare
There’s a lot of innovation happening in livestock trailers and they make for healthier animals
Glacier FarmMedia – Livestock transportation is a heavily regulated industry and new technology should make life easier for haulers and animals. Innovative designs are becoming more available in North America, […] Read more
Animal welfare a focus during new hog barn construction
The extra cost of sow lift crates pays off in reduced piglet mortality
During the recent 2019 edition of the Shakespeare Swine Seminar, there were presentations from two similar-sized farrow-to-finish operators who, when making decisions about new barn construction, opted to included innovations […] Read more
Higher penalties, more enforcement officers in new in new animal welfare system
The Ontario system replaces the old system run for the government by the OSPCA
The Ontario government has announced its new animal welfare model and it will include stiffer fines and more enforcement officers. The new system is in response to a court case […] Read more
Trucking group still looking for clarification on new livestock transport rules
Latest changes need to be shared before February implementation: OLTA
[UPDATED Oct. 10, 2019] Efforts to clarify several issues with looming federal livestock hauling regulations are ongoing, attendees at the recent Shakespeare Swine Seminar were told. Ontario Livestock Transporters’ Alliance […] Read more
Consumer concerns driving livestock production discussion
Working towards trouble-free animals are often areas farmers are already working to improve
Areas of consumer concern like climate change and animal welfare are driving the livestock discussion, but farmers are already regularly improving both areas while they make their farms more efficient. […] Read more
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