Research Conducted Could Benefit Pork Producers
CANADA - Research being conducted on behalf of the Canadian Swine Research and Development Cluster as part of Swine Innovation is expected to be of benefit to pork producers across Canada, writes Bruce...

New Research Expected to Benefit Producers
CANADA - Research being conducted on behalf of the Canadian Swine Research and Development Cluster as part of Swine Innovation is expected to be of benefit to pork producers across Canada, writes Bruce...

Key to Maintaining Consumer Confidence in Pork
CANADA - The manager of consumer marketing and community relations programmes with Manitoba Pork Council suggests improved communications is key to maintaining consumer confidence and retaining Canada's...

Interest Builds in Alternative to Castration of Boars
CANADA - Pfizer Animal Health says interest is building in a product newly registered in Canada as an alternative to physical castration of boars, according to Bruce Cochrane.

Evergreen Colony with No.1 Carcase Award
CANADA - At their annual producer banquet recently, Maple Leaf Foods recognised long time Genesus Customer, Evergreen Farms with No.1 (Signature) Award in the Canadian Pork Industry: Best Carcase for a...

Alternative to Physical Castration of Pigs
CANADA - 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.

New Student Award in Nutrition Unveiled
CANADA - The Prairie Swine Centre and Gowans Feed Consulting have teamed up to create a new first of its kind student award in nutrition, writes Bruce Cochrane.

CQA and ACA to be Amalgamated
CANADA - Canadian Pork Council is confident amalgamating its on-farm food safety and animal care assessment programmes will strengthens the position of Canadian pork producers, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Natural Behaviour Makes Moving Pigs Faster Easier
CANADA - A Saskatchewan based low stress pig handling trainer says by understanding of the natural instincts that drive behaviour swine handlers can make the job of moving pigs easier, faster and less...

Focus on Consumer Recognised Value Encouraged
CANADA - The director of performance validation with PIC suggests in the future the pork value chain will need to step up its focus on developing consumer recognized value, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Hylife: Initial Response to New Name Positive
CANADA - The executive vice-president and chief operating officer of La Broquerie, Manitoba based Hylife, says the initial response to the company's new name has been positive, according to Bruce Coch...

Consumers Buy Food Based on Value, Not Just Price
CANADA - An Edmonton based research chef says, when it comes to selecting the foods they'll feed their families, today's consumers are looking at value, not just price, according to Bruce Cochrane.

Hog and Poultry Days 2010: Pork Quality Competition
CANADA - A Poplar Point area Hutterite Colony has topped a field of 30 to claim the top award at the Manitoba Hog and Poultry Days 2010 Pork Quality Competition, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Research Shines Light on Pigs' Secrets
CANADA - Which are the best pieces of pork, what their texture is, how moist they are – the secrets pigs keep from even the most skilled butchers – are about to be revealed, thanks to a sophisticated...

Increased Domestic Pork Consumption Promoted
CANADA - The Canadian Pork Council hopes to replace imported pork on the plates of Canadian consumers with Canadian pork through the creation of a new national pork market development organization, writes...

The Biggest Challenge When Preparing Pork
CANADA - The creator of the "dinnerwithjulie.com" web site says the biggest challenge when preparing pork is avoiding the temptation to over-cook the product, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Selkirk-Interlake MP Urges Compromise on COOL
CANADA - The member of parliament for Selkirk-Interlake remains hopeful Canada and the United States can work out their differences over US Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling without the need for World...

Birthweight Has No Impact on Carcass, Meat Quality
CANADA - Increasing litter size led to a reduction in mean birth weight of the piglets, which did prolong the time needed to reach market weight but had no negative effects on pork quality, according to...

Pork Product Launch Could Stimulate Consumption
CANADA - Maple Leaf Consumer Foods is confident the launch of a new premium line of moisture enhanced pork products will help stimulate increased domestic sales of pork, writes Bruce Cochrane.

The Result of Improved Control Over Marbling
CANADA - The Canadian Centre for Swine Improvement is confident improved methods to control marbling will enhance the value of pork in certain markets, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Focus on Marbling to Maximise Value of Pork
CANADA - The Canadian Centre for Swine Improvement is confident new tools being developed to control the amount of marbling in pork will allow the Canadian pork industry to maximise the value of its products,...

Sow Herd Management
CANADA - The trend in market hog prices has been significantly upward over the past three months, according to Ontario Pork's Pork News & Views for June 2010.

Saskatchewan Launches 2010 Billboard Campaign
CANADA - The Farm Animal Council of Saskatchewan has launched its 2010 "We Care" billboard campaign, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Consider Net Energy in Pig Feed Formulations
CANADA - A researcher with the University of Manitoba is encouraging swine producers to consider adopting the net energy system for formulating swine rations, writes Bruce Cochrane.

New Federal Pork Industry Investments Applauded
CANADA - The Canadian Pork Council is welcoming new federal investments to give Canada's pork industry a competitive edge, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Investment to Give Canadian Pork a Competitive Edge
CANADA - On 14 May, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced an investment in research, traceability and product development that will boost the competitive edge Canadian hog producers need to succeed...

Product Differentiation Key to Maximising Returns
CANADA - The executive director of Canada Pork International says the ability to differentiate its products from the competition is key to maximising returns for Canadian pork products on the international...

Action Plan Investing in Meat Packing Industry
ONTARIO, CANADA - Canada’s Economic Action plan is delivering real results for the meat packing and processing sector in Ontario.

Hog Quality Competition Raises Public Awareness
CANADA - The Manitoba Pork Hog Quality Competition was among yesterday's highlights at the 2010 Royal Manitoba Winter Fair in Brandon, according to Bruce Cochrane.

Key to Maximising Value of DDGS in Swine Rations
CANADA - A partner with Gowans Feed Consulting says controlling the total fat content of swine rations is key to managing meat quality concerns related to feeding DDGS, according to Bruce Cochrane.