What is the recommended dose of fenbendazole for an individual animal, based on its weight? How much fenbendazole will it take to treat a specific number of animals? Which Safe-Guard® and Panacur® formulation is the most appropriate and cost‑effective option...
Source: Canadian Cattlemen's Association
Imports of Canadian beef to Japan have gained in volume and value since the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) was implemented on December 30, 2018. On April 1, 2019 the second round of...
Source: Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
CCIA works closely with producers who offer feedback on the app, resulting in updates and process changes.
The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) is an industry-initiated, not-for-profit organization incorporated to establish a national livestock identification database for...
Source: Beef Farmers of Ontario
On April 1, 2019, the federal carbon tax comes into effect in provinces where carbon pricing systems don’t already exist. With the provincial cap-and-trade program cancelled, this includes Ontario.
The federal carbon pricing program puts a...
Source: Canadian Cattlemen’s Association
With changing traceability regulations expected for 2019, producers will face increased responsibilities around timely reporting of data, transportation information and premises identification obligations in order to be considered compliant. The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) is making...
Source: Canadian Cattlemen’s Association
The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) is pleased to announce the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef’s founding council and membership as recipients of the 2019 Beef Industry Innovation & Sustainability Award (BIISA). The BIISA was presented to representatives...
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council, www.BeefResearch.ca
Applications for the 2019-20 term of the BCRC Beef Researcher Mentorship Program are now being accepted. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2019.
Four researchers were selected to participate in the program this past year. Each...
Source: Beef Farmers of Ontario
This week, delegates attending the Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) 57th Annual General Meeting in Toronto approved an increase ($1.50) to the provincial portion of the beef cattle check-off in Ontario with strong support and a...
Source: Canadian Cattlemen Association
For the past year, all breeding cattle entering Canada from the U.S. have been required to be identified with the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) compliant 840 radio frequency ear tags. Beginning April 1, 2019 all...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Canada's agriculture and agri-food system contributes over $114 billion to our gross domestic product, and provides safe, nutritious and sustainable food for the world, while creating well-paying jobs for our middle class. The sector is...
