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Livestock, Other livestock

Don’t Let Dogs Eat Deadstock

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Keeping guardian dogs with a sheep or goat herd is a popular way to keep them safe from predators. But because they are best left to bond with the livestock and not given much human interaction, their health may not be monitored as closely as pets. In such cases, if they develop canine tapeworm infections,
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Does Canada Need A National Food Standard?

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One re commenda -tion flowing from a Commons subcommittee report that resonates with the food industry is the need for a national food inspection standard. Michael McCain, president and CEO of Maple Leaf Foods and the face of food safety these days, says, “All food for sale in Canada, whether it is produced in federally
Dairy cattle, Livestock, News

Consultations Held On Bill 7

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Bill 7 received second reading June 2 and underwent public consultations last week in a last-minute push before summer recess begins at the Legislature. The Food Safety and Related Amendments Act, which brings several pieces of food safety legislation under one new act, has been scrutinized by farm groups since its introduction last December. Groups
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Farm To Fork Traceability Not In Demand: Grocery Official

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“I don’t see it being asked for where it’s not required.” – DAVID WI LKES, CANADIAN COUNCIL OF GROCERY DISTRIBUTORS The need for full traceability systems to track food from the store back to the farm may not be as urgent as generally thought, according to a retail food industry official. Consumers are certainly concerned
Dairy cattle, Livestock

Federal Funds Welcomed

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Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) welcomed the $158 million Growing Canadian Agri-Innovations Program announced late last month. DFC has been working with the Dairy Processors Association of Canada (DPAC) to develop three research areas for the agri-science clusters. The research areas address human nutrition and health, food safety and finding ways to reduce the dairy
Livestock, News

Groups Remain Concerned With Bill 7

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Farm and rural groups are lining up to voice their concerns over proposed new food safety legislation in Manitoba, but they might have to wait until next fall to do it. Bill 7 had not yet received second reading, been reviewed by cabinet or been scheduled for public consultations as of early this week. The
Crops

Voluntary HACCP In Place For Grain Industry

The Canadian Grain Commission has launched two voluntary programs for Canadian grain companies who wish to enhance their grain safety and identity-preserved quality management systems. The CGC HACCP and CIPRS plus HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) will help to ensure the safety and dependability of Canadian grains internationally. Through the two programs, the Canadian
News

Listeria Warning Signs Missed

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Maple Leaf Foods president Michael McCain put his finger on the weak link in his company’s efforts to prevent contamination of its ready-to-eat meats during his testimony before the Commons food safety subcommittee April 20. He said the company was properly testing its products and sanitizing its plant. What it missed was analyzing the results
Hogs, Livestock

Hog Industry Fights Against Swine Flu Backlash

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“Importers from other countries are really nervous about buying right now.” – JURGEN PREUGSCHAS, CPC Canadians are being urged to eat more pork as the hog industry mounts a publicity drive against a backlash from the H1N1 Influenza A virus that has become known as swine flu. The Canadian Pork Council and its marketing arm
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U. S. Making Little Progress On Food Safety

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Efforts to improve food safety in the United States have “plateaued,” exposing the need for an overhaul of the nation’s food safety system, government health officials said April 9. Despite work to improve food safety in recent years, the number of foodborne infections remained steady, with little change in the past few years, suggesting fundamental

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