Headlines

July 25 - 29, 2016

Politics
Governments take steps toward new ag policy
The Western Producer July 28, 2016
http://www.producer.com/2016/07/governments-take-steps-toward-new-ag-policy/

Ag ministers discuss climate change mitigation strategies

The Western Producer July 28, 2016
http://www.producer.com/2016/07/ag-ministers-discuss-climate-change-mitigation-strategies/

Trade key focus of agriculture policy framework

The Manitoba Co-Operator July 29, 2016
http://www.manitobacooperator.ca/news-opinion/news/manitobas-agriculture-policy-priorities-a-good-fit-for-canada/

Regional/Provincial News
Man. govt wants more cattle in province
The Western Producer July 27, 2016
http://www.producer.com/2016/07/man-govt-wants-more-cattle-in-province/

Head of Hamilton agricultural group says drought creating crisis

The Hamilton Spectator July 27, 2016
http://www.thespec.com/news-story/6786169-head-of-hamilton-agricultural-group-says-drought-creating-crisis/

Industry News
Dr. Wilf Keller elected new AIC Board Chair
Canadian Cattlemens Magazine July 28, 2016
http://www.canadiancattlemen.ca/daily/wilf-keller-elected-to-head-up-agricultural-institute-of-canada

AMR/AMU
Antibiotic alternative approved in Canada
The Western Producer July 28, 2016
http://www.producer.com/2016/07/antibiotic-alternative-approved-in-canada/

CCA: Proposed New Vet Drug Rules Consistent With Their Position
Blackburn News July 29, 2016
http://blackburnnews.com/agrimedia/agrimedia-news/2016/07/29/cca-proposed-new-vet-drug-rules-consistent-position/

Research
Canada needs to improve spread of agriculture research: report
Food in Canada July 28, 2016
http://www.foodincanada.com/food-in-canada/canada-needs-improve-spread-agriculture-research-report-134584/

Animal Care
The lowdown on preconditioning calves
Canadian Cattlemen Magazine July 25, 2016
http://www.canadiancattlemen.ca/2016/07/25/the-lowdown-on-preconditioning-calves/

Weatherproof feeder betters your chances of correct mineral intake

Canadian Cattlemen Magazine July 27, 2016
http://www.canadiancattlemen.ca/2016/07/27/weatherproof-feeder-for-cattle-can-improve-correct-mineral-intake/