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Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Agriculture Minister Reacts to Weatherill ReportCANADA - Canada's agriculture minister says a just released report on last summer's deadly listeriosis outbreak will be a key part of efforts to strengthen Canada food safety system, writes Bruce Coch...
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Reward for Biosecurity and Disease Monitoring UrgedCANADA - A Canadian agri-food consultant is calling for international rules that reward nations that exercise superior biosecurity and maintain transparency in the monitoring and reporting of animal disease,...
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
National Farmed Animal Health Strategy ExpectedCANADA - The Chief veterinary officer for Manitoba expects a new National Farmed Animal Health Strategy to be rolled out within the next year, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Monday, July 06, 2009
Herd Health Key to Edge in Global Pork MarketsCANADA - The chair of the Canadian Swine Health Board says, despite the economic challenges, the health status of the Canadian swine herd gives the Canadian pork industry an edge in the global market place,...
Friday, June 26, 2009
WCVM Expands to Meet Demand for Vet ServicesCANADA - The dean of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine says the demand for veterinary services continues to expand, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Action Prompted Against Swine DiseaseCANADA - A director on the Canadian Swine Health Board says losses inflicted on the Canadian swine industry by circovirus brought about the realization that action was needed to prevent and control disease...
Monday, June 15, 2009
Swine Health Forum to Deal with Emerging DiseasesCANADA - The Canadian Swine Health Board is confident an international swine health conference slated for next month will help provide clearer direction for dealing with new and emerging diseases within...
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Consumer Prioritised in Listeria AftermathOTTAWA, CANADA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency must focus its activities on the protection of Canadians.
Monday, May 11, 2009
H1N1 Influenza Not Considered a Food Safety RiskCANADA - An associate professor with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine is assuring the public, it's not possible for people to contract influenza from eating pork, reports Bruce Cochrane.
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Safety of Pork Stressed Amid H1N1 ConcernsCANADA - The Canadian Pork Council is assuring the public of the safety of pork following the discovery of H1N1 flu in an Alberta swine herd, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Alberta Swine Herd Investigated for H1N1 Flu VirusCANADA - On 2 May, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has indicated that it has found H1N1 flu virus in a swine herd in Alberta. However, the safety of the food supply is not affected.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Adherence to Biosecurity Protocols UrgedCANADA - Manitoba's chief veterinary officer is calling for strict adherence to established biosecurity protocols on farms, close monitoring of swine herds and immediate reporting of signs of illness,...
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Vigilance Advocated for Protection Against Swine FluCANADA - The Western College of Veterinary Medicine is calling for vigilance to minimize the risk of Canada's swine herd becoming infected by a human form swine flu, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Agricultural Aspects of Swine Influenza OutlinedCANADA - The Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives (MAFRI) has highlighted some of the crucial points of the new strain of swine influenza.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
WCVM Upgrades to Enhance BiosecurityCANADA - The Western College of Veterinary Medicine says improved biosecurity is among the resulting benefits of a six million dollar upgrade of its Diagnostics Laboratory and Large Animal Clinic, writes...
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Control of Cross Contamination in Feed Mills AdvisedCANADA - Controlling cross contamination in animal feed mills is being recommended as one way of keeping the pathogens responsible for foodborne illness in humans out of the food chain, writes Bruce C...
Friday, April 17, 2009
Expert Calls for Action Against Pathogens in FeedMANITOBA, CANADA - A food safety and food microbiology professor is calling for action to prevent the contamination of animal feeds with the pathogens responsible for foodborne illness in humans, writes...
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Gov't Helps Farmers by Investing in Health of HogsCANADA - The Government of Canada is helping hog farmers by investing in an initiative to combat disease and provide stability for the sector.
Monday, March 02, 2009
Maple Leaf Welcomes New Listeria PolicyCANADA - Maple Leaf Foods has applauded the Canadian Government's new listeria policy released on Friday, which it described as an essential next step towards higher levels of safety in the meat industry....
Monday, February 02, 2009
Cooperative Approach to Listeria Called ForCANADA - Maple Leaf Foods is calling for a cooperative regulatory approach, involving industry and government, for addressing concerns related to listeria, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Emphasis on Comprehensive Food Safety SystemsCANADA - A Winnipeg based food safety expert suggests comprehensive food safety systems is the best line of defense against the bacterial contamination of processed food products, writes Bruce Cochran...
Monday, January 26, 2009
Maple Leaf Foods Enhances Safety ProtocolsCANADA - While listeria exists in all ready-to-eat plants and presents an exceptionally low risk, Maple Leaf has implemented industry leading practices to detect and eradicate listeria, which are performing...
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
August 08 Listeriosis Outbreak to be InvestigatedCANADA - Prime Minister Stephen Harper yesterday announced that Sheila Weatherill, former President and Chief Executive Officer of Capital Health in Edmonton, will be appointed as an Independent Investigator...
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