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Watch this new video to learn more about Foot-and-Mouth disease
A video recently produced by the European Commission for the control of Foot-and-Mouth disease (FMD) aims to raise awareness among...
CCA
Jul 5, 20211 min read
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Bothner Ranch receives SSGA 2021 Environmental Stewardship Award
When asked about his reasons for practicing good environmental stewardship on his lands, Ed Bothner doesn’t hesitate to remind us that we...
CCA
Jul 5, 20213 min read
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Canadian Animal Health Coalition completes study on remote electronic monitoring system
The Canadian Animal Health Coalition Project recently completed a two-year study on electronic livestock monitoring systems. The...
CCA
Jul 5, 20211 min read
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New Chief Veterinary Officer and OIE Delegate for Canada announced
On June 24th the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced Dr. Mary Jane Ireland as the new Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) and the...
CCA
Jul 5, 20211 min read
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NFAHW Council welcomes Dr. Melanie Barham as the new NFAHW Council Executive Director
The National Farmed Animal Health and Welfare Council (NFAHW) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Melanie Barham as Executive...
CCA
Jul 5, 20212 min read
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Bill C-208 receives royal assent
On June 29th, Bill C-208, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (transfer of small business or family farm or fishing corporation) received...
CCA
Jul 5, 20211 min read
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New and updated factsheets available from Public and Stakeholder Engagement
This winter, the Public and Stakeholder Engagement (PSE) team updated the content and design of several existing factsheets. The format...
CCA
Jun 21, 20211 min read
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New Action News feature: CCA government relations update
CCA will now provide regular updates in Action News on our recent and key government relations activities. Should you have any questions,...
CCA
Jun 21, 20212 min read
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Farmwork to Feed Canada collaborates with CCA to tell the Canadian beef story
Farmwork to Feed Canada (F2FC) is collaborating with the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) to get the word out about issues in...
CCA
Jun 21, 20211 min read
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Cattlemen’s Young Leaders 2021 Spring Forum provides learning and networking opportunities
Last week, the Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Mentorship Program hosted its Spring Forum event with a virtual twist. Program participants,...
CCA
Jun 7, 20212 min read
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Your input wanted! CRSB’s Review and Update of the Certified Sustainable Beef Framework
Join us for a stakeholder engagement workshop Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef's (CRSB) Review and Update of the Certified...
CCA
Jun 7, 20211 min read
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Multiplier study: Calculating the full economic impact of Canada’s cattle industry
The cattle and beef sector is an important driver of economic activity in Canada. However, that is not always apparent from looking at...
CCA
Jun 7, 20212 min read
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Provincial fly-ins continue with Saskatchewan and Alberta
It is a busy spring for producers and for the Canadian Cattlemen's Association (CCA) Ottawa office as they continue organize meetings...
CCA
Jun 7, 20211 min read
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Follow the latest Pasture Tech research on Forage Production Insurance blog
An interactive blog called Pasture Technology has been relaunched to communicate ongoing research activities that aim to enhance pasture...
CCA
May 25, 20211 min read
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Learn more about AgriStability program changes, watch the CCA-MNP webinar recording
The Understanding AgriStability Changes webinar took place May 11, 2021 presented by the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association and Steve Funk...
CCA
May 25, 20211 min read
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The Realities of Cellular Protein webinar recording now available
Have questions about lab grown protein and missed the May 12 webinar with Dr. Tim McAllister on cellular protein? The recording is now...
CCA
May 25, 20211 min read
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Purchase CCIA tags direct through their website for savings and more
Producers are reminded tags can be purchased directly from the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA). This represents significant...
CCA
May 25, 20211 min read
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CCA speaks at House of Commons Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development
On May 17, Dr. Reynold Bergen, Science Director of Beef Cattle Research Council and Fawn Jackson, Director of Policy and International...
CCA
May 25, 20211 min read
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Provincial fly-ins continue with Ontario and the Maritimes
It is a busy spring for producers and for the CCA Ottawa office as they continue organize meetings with parliamentarians during our...
CCA
May 25, 20211 min read
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National Survey of Farmer Mental Health closing soon
The National Survey of Farmer Mental Health is closing in two weeks, you still have time to compete the online survey. The survey will...
CCA
May 25, 20211 min read
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