Ireland's beef about horse and pig meat Sunday, March 3, 2013 The detection of a large percentage of horse and pig meat in samples of Irish beef patties is a disaster for consumer confidence in the European Union's meat system, according to published reports.The Irish Food Safety Authority (FSA) tested 27 samples of "beef" patties sold in some of the most popular stores in Ireland and England in January and found one third were positive for horse DNA while 85 per cent contained traces of pig.The Telegraph in London says the horsemeat was traced to Holland, where it costs one quarter as much as beef. Later, Poland and Romania were blamed.Scientists made the discovery by accident. The FSA admitted it had never tested for species before, and the substitution may have been going on for years. The minister in charge swears there is no public health risk. BF Striving for a modus vivendi with the Ontario SPCA OSPCA 'out of control,' says MPP
Buying a horse? How to protect yourself from fraud and hidden health issues Thursday, November 20, 2025 Buying a horse is a major investment for farmers and equine enthusiasts alike. Whether for work, breeding, or recreation, the process often involves trust between buyer and seller. Unfortunately, that trust can sometimes be misplaced. Cases of horses sold with undisclosed... Read this article online
Ont. farmer raises money for employees affected by Hurricane Melissa Thursday, November 20, 2025 An Ontario farmer collected donations to support members of his staff affected by Hurricane Melissa. Brad Raymont employs nine migrant workers from Jamaica to help harvest strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries at Raymont’s Berries in Cottam. “Our farm wouldn’t exist without these... Read this article online
Canadian Farmers Seek Fair Succession Tax Reform Thursday, November 20, 2025 Family farmers across Canada are urging the federal government to update tax rules that they say no longer reflect the reality of modern farming families. Current laws under the Income Tax Act allow farmers to transfer their farms to their own children without immediate tax... Read this article online
Supreme Court Backs CFIA Ostrich Farm Cull Monday, November 17, 2025 Agency staff began rounding up the birds mid-afternoon on November 6, corralling the ostriches into an enclosure made of hay bales about three to four metres high. The cull order was originally given ten months ago, on December 31, after lab tests confirmed the presence of highly... Read this article online
Bringing together today’s leaders with tomorrow’s Monday, November 17, 2025 An event taking place in Guelph this week brings together people in leadership positions with the aspiring leaders of tomorrow. The United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin’s GenNext committee, which encourages people in their 20s and 30s to become involved with the United Way to fully... Read this article online