B.C. ports shuttered as lockout takes hold in latest labour dispute

One of Canada’s most vital trade arteries is cut off as employers at most of British Columbia’s ports lock out their workers in a dispute involving about 700 unionized foremen…
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Temple Grandin says Genetics play key role in Animal Health

Dr. Temple Grandin, the renown animal science professor with Colorado State University, says, while animal handling has improved dramatically over the past 40 years, one factor that plays a role…
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B.C. ports shuttered as lockout takes hold in latest labour dispute

One of Canada's most vital trade arteries is cut off as employers at most of British Columbia's ports lock out their workers in a ...

Temple Grandin says Genetics play key role in Animal Health

Dr. Temple Grandin, the renown animal science professor with Colorado State University, says, while animal handling has improved dramatically over the past 40 years, ...

Alberta government proposing bigger fines for illegal slaughter and sale of meat

Agriculture Minister R.J. Sigurdson says the province is seeing a "concerning trend" of those breaking the rules, putting the reputation and economy of the ...

Meat & Poultry Ontario Celebrates Ontario’s Finest by Awarding 12 Platinum Products 

Ontario’s finest at the Meat & Poultry Awards Gala In Niagara Falls, Ontario were celebrated with thirty-eight awards  given to the winners of  Ontario’s Finest ...

AI decodes oinks and grunts to keep pigs happy

European scientists have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm capable of interpreting pig sounds, aiming to create a tool that can help farmers improve ...

Preparing Producers for Updated Pig Code of Practice among Prairie Swine Centre’s research priorities

The Prairie Swine Center's recently appointed Research Scientist Ethology says her priorities moving forward will be to advance work by Drs. Yolande Seddon, Jenifer ...

Lou Ferrusi of Fortino’s Crowned Ontario’s Finest Butcher in the 11th Annual Competition

Ontario’s Finest Butcher Competition hosted by Meat & Poultry Ontario, now in its 11th year, is a celebration of the craft of butchery and ...

Alberta Beef Producers expresses concerns over Bill C-293

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is voicing support for emergency prevention and preparedness, while expressing significant concerns over the current form of Bill C-293, An ...

Canada’s immigration cuts could hurt labor pool, including Ag.

Canada's immigration cuts, meant to ease strained housing and social services, could hurt the country's labor pool, some industry groups said   by Anna ...

Changes to Canada’s Pig Code of Practice to be Discussed During Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium 2024

Updating Canada's Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pigs will be among the topics discussed as part of Saskatchewan Pork Industry ...

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B.C. ports shuttered as lockout takes hold in latest labour dispute

One of Canada’s most vital trade arteries is cut off as employers at most of British Columbia’s ports lock out their workers in a dispute involving about 700 unionized foremen…

Temple Grandin says Genetics play key role in Animal Health

Dr. Temple Grandin, the renown animal science professor with Colorado State University, says, while animal handling has improved dramatically over the past 40 years, one factor that plays a role…

Alberta government proposing bigger fines for illegal slaughter and sale of meat

Agriculture Minister R.J. Sigurdson says the province is seeing a “concerning trend” of those breaking the rules, putting the reputation and economy of the meat sector at risk   by…

Meat & Poultry Ontario Celebrates Ontario’s Finest by Awarding 12 Platinum Products 

Ontario’s finest at the Meat & Poultry Awards Gala In Niagara Falls, Ontario were celebrated with thirty-eight awards  given to the winners of  Ontario’s Finest Meat Competition   by Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen –…

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New research will help beef producers use genetics to reduce methane emissions in cattle

New University of Alberta research aims to genetically reduce methane emissions from beef cattle, while making that technology easier for producers to use   The five-year project is the first…

Years-long ban on Canadian beef highlights uncertainty of Chinese market

China’s ongoing ban on Canadian beef appears to have no end in sight, making it a textbook example of the uncertainty Canadian exporters continue to face in that market  …

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Final Awards through Landmark Meat and Poultry Processing Investment

Over $325 million total investment in 74 independent meat and poultry processing projects already strengthening food supply chain, creating new jobs and supporting American farmers      U.S. Department of…

Taxpayers Shouldn’t Have to Bail Out Lab-Grown Meat Companies

This situation has given rise to conniving lobbyists who exploited climate change to look for government handouts and now seek taxpayer-funded bailout for the flailing lab-grown meat industry    by…

Our October 2024 Issue

In our October 2024 issue we feature FCC partnering with Glengarry Farm Finance, USDA $35 million in meat grants, Port worker strikes, PEI cattle producers bucking herd decline, Chicken farmers supplying food banks, and government funding to improve Animal Health and Welfare, and much more!

 

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Meat Business Pro spoke recently with Dana McCauley, CEO of the Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN), one of this country’s top food industry experts.  Our discussion focused on the status…

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With increased droughts decimating herds and ravaging what previously had been fertile crop lands, water sustainability and resiliency has never been more important. For Ketos CEO, Meena Sankaran, clean water…

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B.C. ports shuttered as lockout takes hold in latest labour dispute

One of Canada's most vital trade arteries is cut off as employers at most of British Columbia's ports lock out their workers in a dispute involving about 700 unionized foremen   by Chuck Chiang - The Canadian Press   The BC Maritime Employers Association says it defensively locked out members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 514 after the union began strike activity yesterday. However, union president Frank ...

Temple Grandin says Genetics play key role in Animal Health

Dr. Temple Grandin, the renown animal science professor with Colorado State University, says, while animal handling has improved dramatically over the past 40 years, one factor that plays a role is genetics  Bruce Cochrane - Farmscape.ca The famed animal science professor in Saskatoon to speak at the Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium 2024 suggests, when it comes to health and welfare, aggression and animal handling, genetics is a key factor to consider. "Pig ...

Alberta government proposing bigger fines for illegal slaughter and sale of meat

Agriculture Minister R.J. Sigurdson says the province is seeing a "concerning trend" of those breaking the rules, putting the reputation and economy of the meat sector at risk   by Lisa Johnson - The Canadian Press    Investigations by provincial meat inspectors into illegal operations almost tripled in 2023 year-over-year to 29, and are expected to double again, resulting in four charges being laid so far this year.    "Sigurdson ...

Meat & Poultry Ontario Celebrates Ontario’s Finest by Awarding 12 Platinum Products 

Ontario’s finest at the Meat & Poultry Awards Gala In Niagara Falls, Ontario were celebrated with thirty-eight awards  given to the winners of  Ontario’s Finest Meat Competition   by Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen - Reuters    These notable awards were given along with additional awards that recognized outstanding community contributions, Ontario’s Finest Butcher, industry leaders, and the anniversary of members who were celebrating 10 and 25 years with Meat & Poultry Ontario.   "The Meat and ...

AI decodes oinks and grunts to keep pigs happy

European scientists have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm capable of interpreting pig sounds, aiming to create a tool that can help farmers improve animal welfare   by Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen - Reuters    The algorithm could potentially alert farmers to negative emotions in pigs, thereby improving their well-being, according to Elodie Mandel-Briefer, a behavioural biologist at University of Copenhagen who is co-leading the study.    "While many farmers already have ...

Preparing Producers for Updated Pig Code of Practice among Prairie Swine Centre’s research priorities

The Prairie Swine Center's recently appointed Research Scientist Ethology says her priorities moving forward will be to advance work by Drs. Yolande Seddon, Jenifer Brown and Harold Gonyou with a focus on preparing farmers for upcoming changes to Canada's Pig Code of Practice   by Bruce Cochrane - Farmscape.ca   The mandate of the Prairie Swine Center, operated by the University of Saskatchewan, is to produce and distribute knowledge derived ...

Lou Ferrusi of Fortino’s Crowned Ontario’s Finest Butcher in the 11th Annual Competition

Ontario’s Finest Butcher Competition hosted by Meat & Poultry Ontario, now in its 11th year, is a celebration of the craft of butchery and the outstanding skills of Ontario's artisans       This year's competition featured top butchers from across Ontario who displayed their exceptional talents and creativity with the final competition taking place this past weekend at the Meat Industry Expo with the winner being announced at the ...

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