Feds offer support to improve swine health surveillance in Canada
The federal government is providing more than $3.1 million to improve the detection and monitoring of…
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Ottawa announces initial regions eligible for 2026 livestock tax deferral
Livestock producers forced to sell part of their breeding herds because of drought, flooding, or excess…
Wildfires in B.C.’s Okanagan region impacting tens of thousands of farm animals
The wildfires burning in B.C. are impacting tens of thousands of farm animals, as government and…
Livestock, 4-H and Draft Horses Highlight Dawson Creek Exhibition and Stampede
The 104th Dawson Creek Exhibition and Stampede is now underway. It runs through Sunday, bringing people…
New emergency access tool aims to get B.C. producers back on the land faster
Producers forced to leave their operations during an emergency could soon face fewer hurdles to get…
Ottawa, Nova Scotia commit $25 million to help producers recover from drought
Following an exceptional year of drought, producers in Nova Scotia will have access to funding to…
CCA, Alberta Beef Producers reach interim agreement
The CCA and ABP reached an interim participation agreement allowing Alberta producers to maintain their voice…
UCalgary study finds symptom-free CWD carriers may still spread disease
A University of Calgary-led study found that animals carrying chronic wasting disease without symptoms may still…
Senate report warns wildfires pose growing threat to Canadian agriculture
A Senate committee says wildfires pose a major threat to Canada's agriculture and forestry sectors and…
Calgary Stampede says screwworm situation shouldn’t impact programming
The Calgary Stampede says it doesn't anticipate any disruptions to its Western Events programming due to…
Canada temporarily bans livestock from Texas after cases of flesh-eating screwworm discovered
The CFIA is temporarily banning livestock from Texas after two confirmed cases of New World screwworm…
Alberta’s dairy goat producers see growth amid processing challenges
The dairy goat industry in Alberta is small but showing signs of growth, as producers point…
Federal government extends tax deferral for livestock producers affected by bovine tuberculosis
The government is proposing to extend the income tax deferral who received compensation for livestock ordered…
Alberta’s new chief veterinarian targets gaps in rural care
Alberta's new Chief Veterinarian, Dr. Hussein Keshwani, is bringing rural insight as he tackles vet shortages…
RRC Podcast – S2E10 – Alberta’s New Chief Provincial Veterinarian
In this RRC podcast, we talk about the feds decision to allow the temporary use of…
No new Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus cases reported in Alberta
Alberta Pork confirms there have been no new cases of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus after a…
Canada’s beef and pork producers get big boost with market access to Indonesia
Canada’s beef and pork producers are getting a big boost with new access to Indonesia’s rapidly…
Confirmed Case of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus Reported in Southern Alberta
A case of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv) has been confirmed on a farm in southern…
CFIA hits the pause button on publication of amendments to traceability regulations
The CFIA says publication of proposed amendments to livestock traceability regulations are being put on hold…
Health Canada Puts Brakes on Cloned Meat Policy After Pushback
Health Canada presses pause on a proposed food policy update that would have allowed cloned meat…