Biosecurity News

A canine ‘SPAW’ day is what your dog deserves STONEY CREEK, Ont. — For all of their unquestioned loyalty and devotion, dogs are an important part of our lives. They keep us company, are our protectors and are always there...

STONEY CREEK, Ont. — As Ontario continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, one area of concern continues to be local farms, and the workers in the fields — particularly migrant workers. Outbreaks have been an ongoing issue across southwestern...

Tips for keeping your feline clean STONEY CREEK, Ont. — Cats are known to be fiercely independent. While kept as pets, they very much live their own lives while in our care, right down to bathing themselves. However, there are...

What to look for when picking a kennel for your companion’s home away from home STONEY CREEK, Ont. — Slowly but surely, we are moving towards a post-pandemic world. While not out of the woods yet, in many regions the...

Re-opening economies will have people looking to travel As economies across North America begin slowly re-opening in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, people are beginning preparations to get some enjoyment out of their summer. After months of isolation and...

Biosecurity measures on the farm will keep food safe for consumers. The spread of COVID-19 has had a dramatic impact on our way of life. Bars and restaurants are closed. There are no live sports, movies, concerts or other forms...

COVID-19 is to keep them in the home with the owner. However, what do we do with someone’s pet if they have to be admitted to the hospital and they live alone?  Someone needs to take care of the pet. ...

Effective Date This guidance takes effect on March 31, 2020. Introduction The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is dedicated to safeguarding food, animals and plants, which enhances the health and well-being of Canada's people, environment and economy. The CFIA will continue...