Avian influenza is a virus that is clearly a threat to livestock and human health. Our team, a collaboration of governments and academics across the country, recently assessed the extent of HPAI A(H5Nx) in at-risk species across Canada.
Dairy cattle
How we’re tracking avian flu’s toll on wildlife across North America
Farm gate milk price to rise in 2026
The Canadian Dairy Commission will raise its farm gate milk price by 2.3255 per cent in February, the Crown corporation announced on Friday.
Confusion cleared on Canadian calf import changes
A Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announcement on import regulations for feeder calves caused some confusion on the administrative side of Canada’s cattle industry earlier this month
France bans cattle exports, bullfighting as lumpy skin virus spreads
France imposed a ban on cattle exports and events such as bullfighting, the agriculture ministry said on Friday as it tries to contain the highly contagious lumpy skin disease sweeping through farms in the country for the first time.
Ample supplies and improved livestock sector to boost Canadian feed sector: FCC
Abundant feed grain supplies and improved profitability for the livestock sector should support strong feed demand and sales through the winter, says a new report from Farm Credit Canada.
Nestle quits global alliance on reducing dairy methane emissions
Food group Nestle said on Wednesday it had withdrawn from a global alliance for cutting methane emissions that aims to reduce the impact of dairy farming on global warming.
Media reports suggest U.S. dairy access to Canada a topic of conversation in Ottawa
Globe and Mail article suggests U.S. dairy access to Canada is back as a topic of conversation in Ottawa
Common mistakes and misinformation
Practical Research: A compendium of miscellaneous misconceptions now floating around farm country
Plant pathologist Ieuan Evans looks at still-circulating miconceptions about pine and spruce trees, shelterbelts, salt, dog food, bison, milk and more.
Improving calf health, fighting pesticide resistance highlighted at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
New strides in agricultural innovation including improving calf health, fighting pesticide resistance were the featured topic at the University of Guelph Feeding The Future discussion at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2025.
Accelerate milk replacer programs for higher heifer gains
Dairy Corner: Milk replacer is expensive, but feeding more still makes sense to grow larger, healthier heifers
Milk replacer is expensive, but feeding more still makes sense to grow larger, healthier heifers
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