Let's Talk Farm Animals

Chicken lungs

Farm and Food Care — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:46:09 +0000

Did you know that farm animal veterinarians are extremely specialized? A poultry veterinarian will be an expert in caring for chickens or turkeys, but usually won’t be as experienced in treating a beef cow or a pig. Today, we want to draw your attention to a blog written by Mike, an Ontario chicken veterinarian. You [...]

Accessorized

Farm and Food Care — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:00:22 +0000

by Kim Waalderbos Mooove on over, ladies. There’s a new diva on the block, and she’s…accessorized. Her momma too. Cows and calves on Canadian dairy and beef farms are all sporting a pair of ‘earrings’ or ear tags that are unique to them. The cool part about these ear tags is not only are they [...]

Farming is a sweet thing for this eighth generation country boy

Farm and Food Care — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:44:27 +0000

By Andrew Campbell Bloomfield – When you think of a typical high school student, you might think about someone who spends time sleeping in, cramming for exams or practicing to make a school team. But what about starting a new business? It may not be common, but Justin Williams of Wilhome Farm in Prince Edward [...]

In Europe, our sea-weasels are sacred

Farm and Food Care — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:51:36 +0000

By Terry Glavin, Ottawa CitizenMay 3, 2013 (Reprinted with permission of the author) A kind of history was made this past week in the proceedings of a World Trade Organization adjudication panel in Geneva. For the first time in the 66 years since the signing of the original General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, a [...]

Magic happens everywhere – both at Disney and on Ontario farms

Farm and Food Care — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:51:57 +0000

By Kristen Kelderman While the great Walt Disney was a man with a big heart and an even bigger imagination, I would argue against the famous tagline that Disney World is the most magical place on Earth. For me there is nothing more magical then a trip home to the farm. The birth of a [...]