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EU Bans Sale Of Food From Cloned Animals

BRUSSELS/REUTERS European Union lawmakers have rejected a proposal to allow the sale in Europe of food derived from cloned animals or their offspring, citing ethical concerns over the industrial production of cloned meat. The European Parliament was voting on legislation to regulate the sale of “novel foods” – defined as food made with new production
Beef cattle, Hogs, News

Fda Advises Against Drugs In Livestock Feed

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An American health regulator has moved a step closer toward recommending a ban on the non-therapeutic use of antibiotics in livestock feed. The U. S. Food and Drug Agency last week issued a “draft guidance” to reduce the risk of antimicrobial resistance in veterinary drugs used in raising food-producing animals. The document, released for public
Opinion

Caution: Reforms Packaged Under Pressure

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The new “Product of Canada” guidelines came into effect on Dec. 31, 2008 and have been published as the new paragraph 4.19 in the Guide to Food Labelling: “a food product may claim ‘Product of Canada’ when all or virtually all major ingredients, processing and labour used to make the food product are Canadian.” The
Hogs, Opinion, Poultry

Letters – for Jul. 8, 2010

Urban chickens a healthier option I was very interested by the article “Winnipeg group seeks backyard chicken option” (Manitoba Co-operator June 18, 2010). I am actually surprised that there are not more urban and rural people interested in raising their own chickens. There are tremendous benefits, such as much healthier eggs, free from antibiotics and
Country Crossroads

Life Made Easier With Stock Dogs

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Cattle ranchers Glen and Dorothy Campbell have had their share of hard times. Raising Black Angus cattle full time for Glen, a part-time job off the farm for Dorothy, and a bed and breakfast business which allows visitors to explore their ranching way of life has kept these country folk busy. Health issues and poor
Country Crossroads

Liven Up Those Kitchen Cupboards

RENA NERBAS Have you ever s tared at your kitchen cupboards and decided that they look dated? Are the cabinets in rough shape? Perhaps you just want to make better use of the kitchen space you have. Ask yourself what your goals are in purchasing or renovating kitchen cabinets. The following tips will help you
Crops

Farmers’ Gain Seen In Federal Food-Labelling Decision

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While Health Canada took only a cautious first step, its recent decision to allow health claims on foods that contain plant sterols intended to lower blood cholesterol levels could create a new market for farmers. Its refusal until recently to accept health claims worked to the disadvantage of growers and food companies, said Derek Nighbor,
Crops, Forages

U. S. Court Relaxes Limits On Roundup Ready Alfalfa

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“We’re waiting to hear what they’re going to decide.” – TRISH JORDAN, MONSANTO CANADA Both sides are claiming victory after the U. S. Supreme Court last week overturned a lower court ruling which imposed a ban on Roundup Ready alfalfa. The court ruled a district court judge in San Francisco overstepped his authority in preventing

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