BGBTO Presents: An Introductory Seminar / Workshop

[Waftrudnir]

I recently run out of blood (frozen). Until the fall, I would want to do some more training. Therefore, I tried butchers who used to sell blood (if you gave 'em sufficient notice). The one I contacted said, they wouldn't get any from the slaughterhouses anymore (no matter if it is for human consumption or anything else).
Anyone knows a butcher in North York who still gets their hands on some (0.5 - 2 liters)?

[jweese]

I recently run out of blood (frozen). Until the fall, I would want to do some more training. Therefore, I tried butchers who used to sell blood (if you gave 'em sufficient notice). The one I contacted said, they wouldn't get any from the slaughterhouses anymore (no matter if it is for human consumption or anything else).
Anyone knows a butcher in North York who still gets their hands on some (0.5 - 2 liters)?

That's been an issue I've had as well - sourcing blood. Unfortunately, I was told pretty much the same thing by the butchers and abattoirs I've contacted; they can no longer sell or even give you blood as it is an unregulated product. If you find a source, please let me know as I used all I had left working with Misty before the BGBTO event.

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Edit: On a whim; I just contacted another abattoir (after writing the above message); they have an inspector arriving tomorrow and they will ask him at that point what the details are around distribution.

[C.A. in TO]

As a "get-by-next-best-thing", I have found that most Chinese and Filipino butchers/grocers sell frozen beef and pork blood. Having trained my boy on deer, I find that pork is the better substitute than beef.

[C.A. in TO]

In the Filipino markets you will be asking for "dugo" It's sold in 450ml containers.

[marysburg]

The speakers at the seminar last weekend were tremendous, and Laurel went above and beyond to host this event at her home. The theatre facility at OFAH gave us a cool and welcoming workspace on Saturday which was very welcome considering the humidex was 40 during the afternoon. I learned so much and was able to take copious notes to share with our blood tracking cohorts back home, so the information is really travelling far and wide. Absolutely tremendous information and wonderful new friends; a toast to BGBTO for sponsoring this event. Thank you, thank you.
P.S. Didn't get poison ivy!

[Waftrudnir]

In the Filipino markets you will be asking for "dugo" It's sold in 450ml containers.

375ml for $3.50
LOL
just picked one up at TNT
frozen blood (with water and preservatives) and to my surprise fully legal - even in Ontario...
Thanks CAinTO!

[C.A. in TO]

You are totally welcome

[HuntersDream]

Agreed marysburg the seminar was extremely educational and Andy was a very engaging speaker. I can't wait to get started with our dogs. Laurel Thank you so much for all your work putting this together.