Merck Animal Health has received approval for its new Category III antibiotic Engemycin DD for use in cattle, sheep and swine.
Engemycin DD approved by Health Canada
Antibiotic from Merck Animal Health treats infections caused by bacteria sensitive to oxytetracycline in cattle, swine and sheep
Farm disconnect becomes farm policy disconnect
The people drafting Canadian agriculture policy should understand agriculture and how it will impact the day-to-day reality of farms
The people drafting Canadian agriculture policy should understand agriculture and how said policy will impact the day-to-day realities faced by farmers, Farmtario’s Kristy Nudds writes.
Eastern wheat to be included in Cereals Canada’s harvest assessment
For the first time, Eastern wheat classes will be included in the annual harvest assessment completed by Cereals Canada.
Newcastle disease identified in British Columbia
Movement controls placed around two commercial pigeon operations
Newcastle disease has been detected on two commercial pigeon operations in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said in a June 19 notice to industry it’s the first time the virus has been detected in a commercial operation in Canada since 1973.
Parrish & Heimbecker acquires bulk marine export terminal in Quebec City
The company has also entered a commercial relationship with QSL International Ltd. as part of acquisition
Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is expanding its grain handling capabilities in Eastern Canada with the acquisition of a deep-water bulk marine export terminal from Societe En Commandite Terminal Grains in Quebec City.
Public trust in food is harder to find
Views on the food system have become more cynical since the pandemic, and since inflation shot food prices into the stratosphere
Views on the food system have become more cynical since the pandemic, and since inflation shot food prices into the stratosphere. Farmers should be concerned.
Students and employers prepare for changing agriculture landscape
Students, employers and educators explored diverse options in agricultural careers at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show 2024 during the show's Career Crawl.
Agronomists give predictions at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024
Tar spot is present is nearly every Ontario corn field this season due to a wetter spring.
All major retailers agree to join Grocery Code of Conduct
All major retailers have agreed to join the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct, according to a statement by Agriculture and Agri-food Canada.
Beef future has bright points
There is still optimism in the sector, if you know where to look
It's not all doom and gloom in the beef sector. Despite production challenges in the last few years, there is reason to look forward to the future and bright young faces ready to take up the torch. Opinion piece published in Farmtario.
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