The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it will hold off on posting new traceability regulations for now.
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Cattle traceability regulations on hold, for now
No new traceability regulations implemented says Canadian Cattle Association
The regulations are still at the proposal stage and have not yet been published by the federal government
The national and provincial cattle organizations recently took to social media to reassure producers concerned about proposed traceability regulations.
Canadian Cattle Association focused on CUSMA review as trade talks with U.S. continue
As trade talks with the U.S. continue, the Canadian Cattle Association says it's pleased to see a focus on the upcoming review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement (CUSMA) while maintaining tariff-free access for CUSMA-compliant goods.
Importance placed on cow herd size questioned
Some in the cattle sector don’t think policy should focus on expanding herd; others say fewer cows limit check-off revenue
The number of cows in the provincial herd is not necessarily the best measure of a successful industry, yet that is the focus of public policy, says the Sask. Stock Growers Assoc.
Canadian red meat groups to open advocacy office in Beijing
The Canadian red meat sector will open an advocacy office in Beijing to grow and protect its Chinese market industry groups announced today.
Feds announce $6 million beef marketing boost
Canada Beef and the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) are receiving up to $5,865,110 and $453,364 respectively for marketing activities such as advertising, trade missions, technical training and educational seminars.
Livestock Price Insurance coming to maritime producers
At the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) conference on June 10 in Swift Current, Sask., Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) vice president Tyler Fulton highlighted the expansion of Livestock Price Insurance, which will be available to producers in Eastern Canada. Initially announced in February, the expansion will finally come into effect sometime this week. “It’s something
Beef industry bids farewell to Charlie Gracey
Gracey was instrumental in developing analytical programs and procedures the beef sector still uses
The beef industry has lost one of its most influential industry builders and analysts, as Charlie Gracey succumbed to a heart attack in late May.
Canada, Mexico, U.S. and Australian cattle groups signal support for integrated beef market
The memo of understanding, signed at trilateral meetings in Mexico last week, calls on their respective governments to invest in infrastructure and plans to protect the industry from outbreaks of foreign animal disease. It asks governments to promote livestock production as "an effect tool in land and resource management."
Beef stakeholders invited to weigh in on code of practice
Canada’s Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle to be updated
The Canadian Cattle Association has initiated an update to the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle.
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