Investment in Canadian livestock genetics announced

Announced by Gerry Ritz, Canadian agriculture minister, and Dave MacKenzie, member of parliament for Oxford, this week, it is hoped the investment will help open new export markets to boost the global sale of small ruminants (sheep and goats) genetics, as well as Canadian dairy. The CLGA said that through training, promotion and education, it would work to differentiate itself from its competitors in some 45 markets around the work. Michael Hall, executive director, CLGA, commented: "The partnership between CLGA and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada allowed CLGA and its members to develop new markets and grow the total market to over CA$123m. This in turn provides revenue opportunities to 12,750 dairy producers and more than 1,000 sheep breeders and 450 goat breeders across Canada." The funding has come via the Market Development stream of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s AgriMarketing Program, a five-year, CA$341m initiative under Growing Forward 2. MacKenzie, said: "Livestock is a vibrant industry here in Oxford and, thanks to the hard work and outreach efforts of the Canadian Livestock Genetics Association, Canada is being recognised for its world-class dairy, goat and sheep genetics." Ritz added: "Our government remains committed to supporting the agricultural sector through strategic investments to grow markets both nationally and internationally. This investment will help the dairy and small ruminant genetics industry open up new global markets and promote Canadian products to ensure the long-term sustainability of the industry."

Investment in Canadian livestock genetics announced

The Canadian Livestock Genetics Association (CLGA) is to benefit from CA$1.6m-worth of government funding.

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