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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.

Time to reboot thinking on trans fats

Scientific review shows good news for dairy and beef products. “The body of evidence clearly points to a change needed in how nutrition labels are handled,” says Dr. Spencer Proctor.  More 

2011 Livestock Care Conference

Developments in farm animal care are driving many changes in livestock agriculture, from new production and handling methods, to new research, marketing and communications approaches. The Livestock Care Conference, April 6-7 in Red Deer, Alta. is a showcase of some of the latest progress and knowledge.

View the LCC News Blog for dispatches direct from the conference.

Recent Releases

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

March 31: LCC 2010: 'Future is now' as farm animal care takes centre stage More

March 3: Leading speakers, topics highlight Livestock Care Conference agenda More

February 10: Alberta steps up focus on local food More

February 1: New Alberta Farm Animal Care Executive Director hired More

January 27: Alberta's Livestock Care Conference kicks off new decade of progress More