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OECD lauds Canada’s low farm subsidies, except supply management

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development says Canada’s farm subsidies are among the lowest, but still criticized supply management industries like dairy, poultry and eggs

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development says Canada’s farm subsidies are among the lowest, but still criticized supply management industries like dairy, poultry and eggs.



North America has had a string of bad bird flu years, including widespread jump of the disease to dairy cattle in the U.S. last year.

Bird flu lessons help foot and mouth disease prevention

Animal Health Canada forum discusses lessons from HPAI outbreaks in U.S. dairy cattle, and how it could apply to future animal disease threats

Infectious livestock diseases like foot and mouth disease and highly pathogenic avian influenza require communication and strong, trusted partnerships, Animal Health Canada forum attendees hear.

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CFIA red tape changes a first step: agriculture

Farm groups say they’re happy to see action on federal regulatory red tape, but there’s still a lot of streamlining left to be done

Farm groups say they’re happy to see action on Canada’s federal regulatory red tape, but there’s still a lot of streamlining left to be done