The "magic eye" sensors magnetically affix on the Racewell HD4 chute allowing for easy adjustment to match the livestock's size during Canada's Outdoor Farm Show in Woodstock, Sept. 11, 2024.

Automated sheep management system streamlines workflow

Te Pari’s Racewell HD4 Chute can improve efficiency and record keeping for sheep producers

Te Pari's Racewell HD4 automated sheep management system is designed to provide a range of diagnostic capabilities for sheep and goats, limit animal and operator stress, and address labour challenges.




Jewish organizations say that the decision resulted in a disruption in supply of kosher meat in Canada. Photo: Dave Bedard

CFIA won’t enforce some ritual slaughter requirements after appeal from Jewish organizations

The CFIA will no longer require three determinations of unconsciousness previously mandated for ritually slaughtered animals after a recent federal court ruling. Jewish organizations and companies had appealed the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) regulations in court, claiming they made kosher slaughter difficult, which resulted in a disruption in supply of kosher meat in Canada.



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Agreement reached at Guelph Cargill plant

Nearly 1,000 unionized employees at Cargill Dunlop in Guelph ratified a new collective agreement on Saturday July 6. The workers, represented by Local 175 of the United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW), began strike action after turning down a deal on May 26.



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Progress made on Cargill labour disputes

Unions representing both Guelph and Calgary Cargill workers say they have a possible deal in hand and votes are set for coming days

Progress has been made in both eastern and western Cargill labour disputes, the former of which has had Guelph beef plant employees on strike since late May.