The creation of a Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccine Bank continues to moves forward

Jul 21, 2023

Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ag Ministers announcing an agreement to create a vaccine bank for Foot and Mouth Disease. that's something the Canadian Cattle Association has been pushing for.

Estimates suggest a FMD outbreak would impact our ability to export animals and could cost the industry anywhere from $19.4 Billion to $65 Billion in potential economic impacts.

In the Spring budget, Ottawa committed $57.5 million over 5 years with $5.6 million ongoing to the CFIA to establish the Vaccine Bank and to develop FMD response plans.

During this week's FPT meeting in Fredericton, Ministers discussed the guiding principles of Canada's FMD vaccine bank, with a focus on:

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Video: Shearing Delay Leads To Kingston 4H Sheep Show!

What started as a disappointment turned into a day full of surprises, fun, and celebration as we leave Ewetopia Farms behind and head out to the Kingston Fair to watch the 4H sheep show

Today’s vlog was supposed to be another sheep shearing day here at Ewetopia Farms, but when our shearer had to cancel, we suddenly found ourselves with an unexpected free day. Lucky for us, the Kingston Fair was happening — and some of our own sheep (and friends) were competing!

We brought along our shearing helper and headed to the fairgrounds to cheer on the 4H kids and see how our sheep did in the show. From last-minute preparations and sheep showmanship to market lamb competitions and ewe classes, we take you behind the scenes of what it’s really like at a country fair.

We couldn’t be prouder — our girls walked away with wins in both showmanship and breeding ewe classes! Afterwards, we toured the fair, met a beekeeper with fascinating insights, admired other livestock shows, and wrapped up the evening with motocross stunts and a demolition derby!

Sometimes farm life throws curveballs — but today, it gave us the chance to celebrate community, our sheep, and the next generation of shepherds.