Canada

Bovine tuberculosis control changes dramatically depending on where the disease survives. Canada’s recent investigations have focused on tracing rare infections through cattle movements, while Michigan’s long-running battle centers on managing the disease in white-tailed deer.

Veterinarians across Canada are grappling with critical shortages of antibiotics, vaccines and sedatives. Stringent regulations and a small market size have created a systemic failure that threatens both pets and livestock.

Following President Trump’s decision to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, Canada announced its own 25% tariffs on $155 billion worth of U.S. imports. Mexico also announced its own retaliatory measures, but no specifics were unveiled as of Sunday morning.

U.S. farmers and various trade groups are very apprehensive about not only the potential negative impacts of tariffs on the U.S. ag sector, but what they do to garner new trade agreements.

Currently, foreign meat that is processed in U.S. plants can be labeled “Product of USA.” Arun Alexander, Canada’s deputy ambassador, isn’t convinced this is a good practice.

VANCOUVER — With sunny skies, snow-capped peaks and moderate temperatures, Vancouver exceeded expectations as a host city for the Canadian Produce Marketing Association convention and trade show.