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Manitoba Egg Farmers, which in 2013 called a halt to installation of conventional cages, has publicly demonstrated enriched housing systems. (Manitoba Co-operator photo by Shannon VanRaes)

Nestle pledges cage-free eggs for Canadian wares

The Canadian arm of Swiss food processing giant Nestle has promised to shift its egg supply to “cage-free” sources by 2025. Nestle Canada, whose products using eggs include some of its Lean Cuisine meals and Real Dairy desserts, said Wednesday it was “dedicated to working with Canadian farmers to make this transition.” The Canadian business

Robert and Margaret Smith have been running a honeybee operation in the province since 1977 and have been taking advantage of Growing Forward 2’s On-Farm Food Safety and Animal Welfare program since its inception nearly 10 years ago.

Livestock, Local news

On-farm cost-sharing program quickly taken up by producers

Farmers say the program has helped them to keep operations up-to-date and more able to adapt

By Jennifer Paige November 22, 2016

Manitoba farmers are giving a program aimed at improving on-farm food safety and animal welfare a strong passing grade. Producers who have participated in Growing Forward 2’s On-Farm Food Safety and Animal Welfare say they’d do it again, noting it cost shares improvements that help farmers. “If you have the chance to get involved with

Beef cattle, Livestock

Beef 911: The revised Beef Code of Practice a win for everyone

Everyone involved in the cattle industry should keep a copy handy and consult it frequently

By Roy Lewis October 19, 2016

There has been a lot written about the revised Beef Code of Practice, which was released in 2013 and was the first revision since 1991. It is most definitely worth a read, whether you are a beef producer, transporter, marketer, nutritionist, veterinarian, or are involved with the cattle industry in any way. At 56 pages,

Dairy Farmers of Manitoba chair David Wiens described the Canadian dairy sector’s proAction initiative at the inaugural One Welfare conference.

Dairy cattle, Livestock

Providing the proof consumers want on animal care

DFC’s proAction animal welfare assessment program helps farmers demonstrate that high standards are being met

By Lorraine Stevenson October 18, 2016

In 2008 two brothers who farm near Ste. Anne built a new barn to replace the one their father erected in the 1960s. His was “a Cadillac barn” and the best of the best for its time, but by the mid-2000s times had changed. It wasn’t just a robotic milking system for their 220 cows

Farmer Sitting on a Bay of Hale on a Farm With His Pet Dog

Livestock, News

Human and animal welfare closely linked: conference

International speakers visit Winnipeg to share research on animal welfare and human mental health

By Lorraine Stevenson October 12, 2016

Healthy people take good care of animals they’re responsible for, whether they’re pets, or the farm’s livestock, but the reverse is also sadly true. Those who neglect the welfare needs of their animals, or who outrightly abuse an animal, often have serious psychological problems. A first-of-its kind conference held in Winnipeg Sept. 26 to 28

Toronto MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith’s bill to tighten animal cruelty legislation in Canada has been voted down in the Commons on second reading. (NErskine-Smith.liberal.ca)

Livestock

Bill to tighten cruelty laws downed in Commons

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff October 6, 2016

A federal private member’s bill meant to tighten animal cruelty laws in Canada — alarming farm organizations and energizing animal welfare groups en route — has gone the way of most private members’ bills. Bill C-246, introduced in February by Toronto Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith and given first reading, died Wednesday in the House of

News, Poultry

Layer hen rules fuelling scrutiny

The National Farm Animal Care Council is the focus of a recent freedom of information request

By Alex Binkley August 17, 2016

The organization leading Canada’s development of humane livestock production is under the activist microscope. The National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) was recently the focus of a request under the freedom of information legislation. The group says it suspects the move is related to its connection to guidelines for layer hens. The request relates to

News, Poultry

Poultry care codes released

The Canadian poultry codes of practice were developed by a committee that included animal welfare groups

By Alex Binkley July 5, 2016

Canadian chicken and turkey farmers now have a book to go by. The industry has released a set of care guidelines for their birds to help address consumer concerns about how poultry is produced. The codes of practice were developed under the auspices of the National Farm Animal Care Council by representatives of producer, veterinarian,

Editorial, Opinion

Editorial: A fine balance

By Gord Gilmour June 9, 2016

Few would doubt the special nature of the agriculture industry. After all, it’s the only sector I can think of that rates its own census, and one of the very few which has its own federal and provincial governmental departments. There are programs such as AgriStability and provincial crop insurance and special dispensation in a

Livestock

Animal rights bill under farm group scrutiny

The private member’s bill could criminalize legal and humane practices

By Alex Binkley May 31, 2016

A Toronto Liberal MP’s bill to expand animal anti-cruelty provisions in the Criminal Code is setting off alarm bells for agriculture organizations. They’re closely scrutinizing Nathaniel Erskine-Smith’s private member’s bill because of its potential to sideswipe livestock farming. The Beaches-East York MP has also been told by Bill Blair, the former Toronto police chief and

Daily Network News

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U.S. livestock: Cattle fall back as inventory hits 75-year low

Farm family income gains driven by off-farm earnings: StatCan

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Nestle pledges cage-free eggs for Canadian wares

On-farm cost-sharing program quickly taken up by producers

Beef 911: The revised Beef Code of Practice a win for everyone

Providing the proof consumers want on animal care

Human and animal welfare closely linked: conference

Bill to tighten cruelty laws downed in Commons

Layer hen rules fuelling scrutiny

Poultry care codes released

Animal rights bill under farm group scrutiny

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