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Thursday, April 01, 2010
Hog Quality Competition Raises Public AwarenessCANADA - The Manitoba Pork Hog Quality Competition was among yesterday's highlights at the 2010 Royal Manitoba Winter Fair in Brandon, according to Bruce Cochrane.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Key to Maximising Value of DDGS in Swine RationsCANADA - 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.
Monday, March 01, 2010
Pork to Reappear Shortly in Chinese Grocery StoresCANADA - Canada Pork International expects Canadian pork to begin appearing in Chinese grocery stores shortly, according to Bruce Cochrane.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Benefits of Corn DDGS Feeding StrategiesCANADA - An Alberta-based feed research scientist is advising pork producers to withdraw corn DDGS from grower finisher diets two to three weeks prior to marketing to preserve backfat hardness and belly...
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Value of Advertising and Promotion to Market PorkCANADA - Research being conducted by the University of Alberta suggests the value of advertising and promotion within the pork industry can't be underestimated, according to Bruce Cochrane.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
U of M: Farm and Food Discovery Centre ConstructionCANADA - Manitoba Pork Council is applauding the launch of construction of the Bruce D Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre at the University of Manitoba's National Centre for Livestock and the Environment,...
Monday, October 19, 2009
Canadian Govt Invests in International Pork MarketingCANADA - The Government of Canada is investing in marketing world-class, safe and healthy Canadian pork in international markets.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Canadian Standard for Pork Quality RecommendedCANADA - Participants in a Canadian pork industry trade mission that traveled to Japan are endorsing the creation of a Canadian pork industry standard aimed specifically at satisfying the demands of that...
Monday, September 14, 2009
Study: Pork Quality Varies According to CompartmentCANADA - A just completed transportation study shows the quality of pork will vary depending on the compartment of the truck in which pigs are transported, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Federal Swine Health Initiative ApplaudedCANADA - The Canadian Swine Health Board is applauding a federal initiative to help the hog industry defend itself against disease, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Ottawa Commits Funding to Fight Swine DiseaseCANADA - The federal government has unveiled phase two of national initiative to help pork producers combat disease and provide stability for Canada's swine sector, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Multiple Labels Appearing in US Grocery StoresCANADA - A three state survey has shown a variety of Country of Origin Labels are appearing on pork and beef products in US grocery stores in response to new US Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling regulations,...
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Meat Recall Mirrored in Maple Leaf's Fiscal 2008CANADA - Last year's massive meat recalls seriously affected Maple Leaf Foods fourth quarter results for 2008, sending share values tumbling from $0.20 to $0.12 in the course of twelve months.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Maple Leaf Foods Enhances Safety ProtocolsCANADA - While listeria exists in all ready-to-eat plants and presents an exceptionally low risk, Maple Leaf has implemented industry leading practices to detect and eradicate listeria, which are performing...
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Market Place Expected to Provide COOL SolutionCANADA - A director with the Saskatchewan Pork Development Board is convinced the market place will ultimately provide the solution to concerns related to Country of Origin Labelling, writes Bruce Coc...
Friday, December 05, 2008
Study: Change in Habits Due to Listeriosis OutbreakCANADA - A majority of Canadians have changed their buying and consumption behaviour following the recall associated with listeria in ready-to-eat meats, according to a new survey by University of Guelph...
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Production Goal of Alberta Pork AGMALBERTA - Alberta pork producers have set aggressive targets to revitalize their industry and the most pressing of those will be the focus of the 2008 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Alberta Pork. It will...
IBM Track Manitoba Meat with Digital PassportMANITOBA - A new food traceability system in Manitoba was shown to work after a test tracked food from farm to fork.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Western Canada Production Infrastructure Still StrongCANADA - Canada Pork International says, despite the current problems facing Canada's pork industry, western Canada remains well positioned to provide quality pork to the world, writes Bruce Cochrane.
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