Canada News
Alternative to Physical Castration of PigsCANADA - Pfizer Animal Health has begun the gradual introduction of a new product in Canada that eliminates boar taint in pork without the need for physical castration, according to Bruce Cochrane.
OPIC Announces Swine Nutrition e-Learning CourseCANADA - The Ontario Pork Industry Council (OPIC) recently announced details of their Swine Nutrition e-Learning and Diet Formulation Training Project, writes Greg Simpson, Swine Nutritionist of OMAFRA...
Biomin Canada Participates in Charity RunCANADA - Biomin Canada takes part and pledges to Team WallenSwine in the Ontario Pork Industry Council 2011 Hog Jog.
Ontario Pork's Biosecurity Training ProgrammeCANADA - The Canadian Swine Health Board (CSHB) launched a National Swine Farm-Level Biosecurity Standard in the fall of 2010, writes Jaydee Smith of OMAFRA in the latest Pork News and Views from...
Workshop Focuses on Efficiency and CostsCANADA - The 2011 Red Deer Swine Technology Workshop programme will be focusing on increasing efficiency and reducing costs, a reflection of the difficult time still being faced by the pork industry.
Strong Uptake of Biosecurity TrainingMANITOBA, CANADA - Approximately 150 Manitoba pork producers have completed the first step of a new national biosecurity training programme, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Enrolment in Swine Biosecurity Training AdvisedCANADA - The Canadian Swine Health Board is encouraging Canadian pork producers to take part in its new National Swine Biosecurity Training programme, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Pfizer Boosts Swine Team in Ontario ONTARIO, CANADA - Blair Cressman joins Steve Johns, Swine Industry Specialist, to increase support to the province's pork industry.
Genesus Breeding Stock Sale to Russia AnnouncedCANADA - At the Canada-Russia forum held on 1 June in Ottawa, Canada’s Agricultural Minister Gerry Ritz in the presence of Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Victor Zubkov announced the largest sale...
Pork Commentary: Lower Corn Plus Higher HogsCANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.
Genesus Ships its Largest Single Order to ChinaCANADA - Genesus has shipped its largest single order of breeding stock to China. The buyer is COFCO Corp., China's largest agribusiness.
Genesus Ships Largest Order of Breeding Stock from Canada to ChinaWINNIPEG – Manitoba based Genesus Inc. shipped from Winnipeg Airport the largest single order from Canada to China of Registered Genesus Purebred Yorkshire, Landrace and Duroc Breeding Stock on Sunday...
Joint Care Programmes to Ease Producer ValidationCANADA - The Canadian Pork Council says the amalgamation its on-farm food safety and animal care assessment programmes will streamline the validation process for Canadian pork producers, writes Bruce ...
Canada, Finding the Right Level? CANADA - Statistics Canada has released the results of their latest survey of Canadian hog farms. They concluded the Canadian swine-breeding herd on 1 April was 0.2 per cent smaller than a year ago, but...
New Programme for Early Identification of Sick PigsCANADA – Pigs respond better to treatment when they are treated earlier, and a new programme from Pfizer provides training and tools to Canadian swine producers for identifying sick pigs.
One in Three Sask Producers in Care ProgrammeCANADA - The Saskatchewan Pork Development Board estimates a third of the province's pork producers have already been validated under the Canadian pork industry's Animal Care Assessment programme, writes...
Pork Commentary: Tough Week for Hog ProducersCANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.
Pork Commentary: Lean Hog Prices Push to $1.00 CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.
Pork Commentary: Corn Price Moves Even HigherCANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.
Pork Commentary: The Only Sure is VolatilityCANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.
Pork Commentary: Hogs & Pigs Report - More of the SameCANADA - In this week's Pork Commentary, Jim Long comments on the 1 March Hogs and Pigs report released by the US Department of Agriculture on 25 March.
New TOPIGS Nucleus Farm in CanadaCANADA - TOPIGS has purchased a new nucleus farm in Canada named Windy Acres near the village Malonton in Northern Manitoba.
Pork Commentary: Market Goes on Wild RideCANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.
Pork Commentary: Earthquake - Market MoverCANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.
Pork Commentary: Growth Rates Best Ever?CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.
New Pfizer Swine Manager for ManitobaCANADA - Dennis Stevenson joined Pfizer Animal Health's swine business unit as Territory Manager for Manitoba, effective 14 February 2011.
Pork Commentary: Combined USA-Canada Swine InventoryCANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.
Pork Commentary: Where is the High?CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.
Pork Commentary: June Lean Hogs Break $1.00CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.













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