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2012 Livestock Care Conference

Farm animal care has emerged as a defining issue that will determine the future competitiveness and market success of livestock industries around the globe.

One of the best places to learn about the latest developments – including what they mean for producers and industry - is the 2012 Livestock Care Conference, March 21-22 in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. The conference is hosted by Alberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC).

Click here to view a special LCC News Blog that provides a range of highlights leading up to, during and out of the conference, along with links to additional reports and information on the AFAC LCC web page.

2012 Banff Pork Seminar

Top issues. Latest knowledge. Fresh perspectives on an evolving industry.

All will be showcased at the Banff Pork Seminar, Jan. 17 – 20, 2012, themed "Feeding Tomorrow's World." Get a preview of what's coming in a Special Meeting Report on the Seminar. The report will include items developed before, during and after the event, including blog items, news releases, articles and more.

View a Special Meeting Report on the Seminar.

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Recent Releases

May 9: Science advances unlock the benefits of enzyme technology for young pigs More

April 10: New world of farm soils celebrated in 2012 National Soil Conservation Week More

March 26: 'Social license,' trust critical as industry shapes new future of farm animal care More

March 22: Leaders in farm animal care honoured with Awards of Distinction More

March 21: Soil conservation pioneer nominated to Canadian Conservation Hall of Fame More

March 7: Still time to register for Livestock Care Conference, March 21-22 More

January 16: Elite Barley grower recognition program honors best barley producers More

October 25: 2012 Banff Pork Seminar puts spotlight on "Feeding Tomorrow's World" More

October 19: Canadian Bio-Systems expands manufacturing base with Eastern Canadian acquisition More

September 20: Canadian Bio-Systems earns U.S. organic certification for Omegazyme More

August 23: More producers participating in Canada's Verified Beef Production program More

May 16: Cattle producers at centre of migratory bird habitat conservation More

April 8: Farm animal care steps to forefront of industry future, economics More

April 8: Farm animal care leaders recognized with awards of distinction More

March 10: Livestock Care Conference, April 6-7 sets template for industry's future More

March 3: Elite Barley grower program offers malt lessons from 2010 More

March 1: Elite Barley: Canadian malt barley grower recognition program More

February 15: The new world of farm animal care featured at expanded Livestock Care Conference, April 6–7 More

December 17: Farmers' voice critical in Alberta's Land-use Framework consultations More

Aug 26: Canada to host international Greenhouse Gases and Animal Agriculture conference More

June 9: New CLA study targets promise to battle obesity and related conditions More