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News ArchivesYEAR2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 MONTH Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec HEADLINES Does GM Feed Mean GM Chicken? November 27, 2009 - An Australian poultry company is under attack for advertising that it's products are genetically-modified (GM) free when the birds were fed GM soy. CFIA to Stop Notifying Truckers in Advance for Inspection November 27, 2009- Early in the New Year, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will stop providing 72-hour advance notification of inspection of US meat imports. Heritage Turkeys Selling Well Despite Price November 26, 2009- Although consumers have pulled back spending on luxurious food items, they're readily opening their wallets for Heritage-breed turkeys, which fetch $100 or more. Alltech Launches Mycotoxin Hotline November 24, 2009 - Alltech announced today that the company has established the ‘Mycotoxin Hotline.’ Research May Lead to More Effective Avian Influenza Vaccine November 24, 2009, Guelph, Ont. - University of Guelph scientists have made a discovery that may lead to more effective vaccines to protect poultry and humans from the deadly avian influenza virus. N.B. Poultry Workers Want Chickens to Stay In Province November 20, 2009- More than 50 poultry workers from northwestern New Brunswick gathered at the legislature this weel to protest the Liberal government's handling of the so-called chicken wars.|READ MORE TFO Changes Organic Policy November 19, 2009- The Turkey Farmers of Ontario (The TFO) today announced they have made policy changes to ensure organic turkey farmers can achieve organic certification while maintaining high standards. CFIA Launches Animal Health Campaign November 13, 2009- The Government of Canada launched a national awareness campaign focused on key farm management practices that will help keep animals healthy and safeguard the Canadian food supply. Awards Program for Future of Agriculture November 12, 2009- The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) , with sponsorship from Farm Credit Canada (FCC), announced an awards program that will provide $45,000 over three years. The objective is to generate creative ideas from graduate students on the policies needed to improve the competitiveness and profitability of the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector. Warning for Feeding U.S. Corn this Year November 11, 2009- Purdue University experts are encouraging pork and poultry producers to test the new corn crop before feeding it, as mold and mycotoxin risk is high. |
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