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Meat from cloned animals sparks debate

Is a cloned cow any different from a conventionally conceived cow when it comes to meat? Canadian officials suggest not

Health Canada says meat from healthy cloned animals is no different than that from sexually reproduced animals and there are no health concerns with consuming meat from a cloned animal. It also says a main aspect of cloning animals is to “enhance the propagation of unique, high-value animals.”

Animal Nutrition Association of Canada executive director Melissa Dumont speaks at the ANAC’s annual conference in Winnipeg in May.

New feed rules may impact on-farm mills

FEED | Long-promised feed rule changes may require more vigilance from farms with their own mills

The feed industry operates a quality assurance program called FeedAssure, which some farms have joined. With new national feed regulations expected in 2024, farmers should check for updated requirements in FeedAssure and ensure they are in compliance with the law.





Cannabis plants at a licensed indoor production facility in Winnipeg. (Dave Bedard photo)

Canada to review impact of cannabis legalization four years on

Review will also look at regulatory challenges in pot sector

Ottawa | Reuters — Canada on Thursday launched a review of the country’s legalization of recreational cannabis use four years ago to evaluate its impact on youth, Indigenous minorities and others, and analyze its effect on the economy and the illegal marijuana market. Canada became the first developed nation to legalize use of recreational marijuana […] Read more


Only a portion of the province’s 100 animal welfare inspectors have specialized training in livestock and equine, which some have identified as problematic.

Does Ontario need a separate livestock welfare enforcement system?

Recent court cases have highlighted gaps, lack of transparency in current animal welfare policy

The establishment of a provincial animal welfare enforcement agency in 2019 was greeted with cautious optimism by some farm groups. Recent cases involving livestock, however, have highlighted problems with the framework, including a lack of due-process guarantees, insufficient training for inspection officers and a general lack of transparency.  Why it matters: The Provincial Animal Welfare […] Read more

The standards of care for outdoor dogs were re-evaluated after enforcement data and public and stakeholder concerns indicated outdoor dogs face specific welfare and safety challenges.

PAWS regulations updated for dogs

New standards of care for outdoor dogs come into effect July 1

Owners of outdoor and Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGDs) have more to keep track of this summer.  The Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act (PAWS) has updated standards of care for outdoor dogs and they come into effect July 1. They may require some producers to adjust their animals’ housing and care regime.  Why it matters: The […] Read more