Dairy Cows

• New bird flu strain spills into U.S. cattle for 1st time

  Dairy cattle in Nevada have been infected with a new type of bird flu that's different from the version that has spread in U.S. herds since last year.

  Health

  Feb 6, 2025
  
• Alberta dairy producers urged to continue monitoring herds amid U.S. bird flu outbreak

  Alberta officials continue to monitor the ongoing bird flu outbreak in dairy cows in the United States, with producers advised to closely monitor their herds.

  Health

  Jun 7, 2024
  
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• Bird flu concerns over U.S. dairy cattle growing. Here’s what to know

  A bird flu outbreak infecting dairy cows in the U.S. that has seeped into the country’s milk supply is under investigation, but the the WHO says the risk to the public is low.

  Health

  Apr 26, 2024
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• Bird flu virus detected in U.S. grocery store milk. FDA says supply still safe

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that samples of pasteurized milk had tested positive for remnants of the bird flu virus that has infected dairy cows.

  Health

  Apr 24, 2024
• Alberta startup using tech and AI to track dairy cow health

  The iClassifier technology can be used through a mobile app or in a customized stall equipped with special cameras and imaging equipment and processed using a unique AI algorithm.

  Canada

  Oct 12, 2023
• There’s no evidence that butter is harder due to palm supplements in cow feed

  The 'buttergate' controversy started over whether butter is harder at room temperature than it used to be. Stephen LeBlanc traces the story from its start.

  Commentary

  Mar 3, 2021
• New Brunswick monastery ends century-old tradition of dairy farming

  The monk responsible for the cattle plans to accompany them to auction. 'I want to see the girls off one last time,' he said. 'Give them a last hug.'

  Canada

  Apr 25, 2018
• U.S. asks Canada to end dairy, poultry trade barriers, even as it puts up its own

  The United States has lit the fuse on one of Canada's most politically explosive trade issues

  Canada

  Oct 16, 2017
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• Canada set to resist U.S. dairy pricing proposal in NAFTA: reports

  U.S. negotiators at talks to renew the North American Free Trade Agreement on Friday formally asked Canada to address a bilateral dispute over dairypricing, a request the Canadians are set to resist, sources familiar with the talks said.

  Canada

  Oct 13, 2017
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• Canadian dairy farmers defend industry after trade tirade by U.S. President Trump

  Chance Hofstra is following in his father's and grandfather's footsteps. The 22 year-old helps run the family's dairy farm southeast of Leduc, Alberta.

  Consumer

  Apr 21, 2017