Ontario’s sheep industry debates need for growth
Reduction of Australian and New Zealand flock sizes could mean new opportunities but barriers to expansion are many say those in the industry
Reduction of Australian and New Zealand flock sizes could mean new opportunities but barriers to expansion are many say those in the industry
New funding will help with plant improvements as Holly Park prepares to enter the national market
A new study says producers need to think less about politics and opinion and more about better business practices. They can start by producing consistent volumes and product
Canadian Cattlemen’s Association calls on federal government to relaunch WTO trade challenge
The final regulation is better than an interim one now in effect say Canadian farm organizations
The drop in Ontario’s beef cattle inventory is the worst since 1940, a Statistics Canada report reveals
Clarification: 4:02 PM Monday Feb. 23, 2009
The Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency forges ahead with Marketing Commission’s blessing.
The province’s vet services unit will conduct a survey of sheep and goat veterinarians this summer to see if they’re interested in establishing an association of small ruminant practitioners. The unit is also considering using the survey as a starting point to gauge the Ontario veterinary community’s interest in helping to establish an animal disease outbreak sentinel network.
The elimination of bluetongue testing and monitoring is the motivation behind a new insurance program, says a sheep industry spokesperson.
Last year marked the second full year that the U.S. border was open to Canadian cattle shipments since 2002 and the outlet for exports finally appears to be having an effect on the size of the country's cattle herd.