Insights and Stories on Animal Health

CFIA rejects beekeeper proposals on U.S. packaged bees

Aug. 8, 2025 at 5:21 pm CDT

The CFIA was unconvinced that suggested measures could offset the risk of importing bee pests along with bulk bee replacement stock.

National pullet and laying hen code amended

Aug. 1, 2025 at 3:52 pm CDT

By Geralyn Wichers

Report details economic losses due to bird flu in U.S. dairy cattle

Jul. 23, 2025 at 2:54 pm CDT

By Jonah Grignon

Newcastle disease identified in British Columbia

Jun. 27, 2025 at 5:51 pm CDT

By Kristy Nudds

Ontario ag-gag appeal concludes, court ruling pending

Jun. 26, 2025 at 11:00 am CDT

By Diana Martin

Bovine tuberculosis found in Manitoba

Jun. 17, 2025 at 11:45 am CDT

A dairy farm in south-central Manitoba has been declared infected with bovine tuberculosis after samples from a cow tested positive for the bacterial disease. It's the province's first bovine TB case in years.

By Alexis Stockford

Revamp coming for Canada’s national pig code

Jun. 3, 2025 at 2:50 pm CDT

The code that sets Canada’s standards care and handling of pigs is up for review, a process expected to be compete by 2028.

By Alexis Kienlen

New bee health product receives federal approval

May. 29, 2025 at 10:07 am CDT

Hops provide the key ingredient for a new bee immunity tool approved for beekeeper use in Canada by Health Canada.

By Jeff Melchior

Anthrax found in Saskatchewan cattle

May. 15, 2025 at 9:26 am CDT

Lab results have confirmed that cattle in northwestern Saskatchewan died of anthrax.