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Friday, May 25, 2012
Govt of Canada Supports Manitoba Hog IndustryCANADA - Manitoba pork producers will be able to improve the health of their herds and boost their bottom lines thanks to an investment from the Government of Canada. Member of Parliament Merv Tweed (Brandon-Souris),...
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Support for Swine health Board Initiatives Stays StrongCANADA - The Canadian Swine Health Board reports pork industry stakeholders appear receptive to maintaining programs developed to protect swine herds from disease after federal funding runs out, Bruce...
Monday, May 21, 2012
Swine Innovation Porc Coordinates Collaborative ResearchCANADA - The Chair of Swine Innovation Porc says collaborative research involving industry and university and government researchers creates a win-win situation for all players within the Canadian pork...
Thursday, May 17, 2012
US Urged to Amend COOL to Comply with Trade ObligationsCANADA - Manitoba Pork Council is hoping the US will make the changes to Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling needed to bring it into compliance with its international trade obligations, writes Bruce...
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
COOL: Potential Trade Barrier of ChoiceCANADA - A Canadian based international trade lawyer suggests Country of Origin Labelling has the potential to become one of the non-tariff barriers to trade if choice in the future, Bruce Cochrane wr...
Friday, May 11, 2012
Improved Response to Emerging Disease ThreatsCANADA - The Canadian Swine Health Board is confident improved communications among swine veterinarians across Canada will improve their ability to detect and respond to emerging diseases, writes Bruce...
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Canadian Pork Council Addressing Animal CareCANADA - The past several weeks have seen a series of announcements by fast food companies and food retailers about animal welfare. Some firms are dictating what should happen on farm, others leaving...
Swine Health Board Issues Health Awareness BulletinCANADA - The Canadian Swine Health Board has issued a Swine Health Awareness Bulletin aimed at familiarizing pork producers with the symptoms of brachyspira, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Monday, May 07, 2012
Improved Response to New Swine Disease ThreatsCANADA - A national communications network being created on behalf of the Canadian swine industry is expected to improve the ability of swine veterinarians to respond to new disease threats, writes Bruce...
Friday, May 04, 2012
Canadian Pork Producers Fight for Open BorderCANADA - The WTO Appelate Body has completed its hearing on the United States appeal of it loss of the WTO dispute panel on its Country of Origin Labeling regime (COOL) as it applies to imported livestock,...
Canada-Japan Partnership to Increase Pork ExportsCANADA - Ottawa Canadian Pork Council’s Chair, Jean-Guy Vincent and Canada Pork International’s President, Jacques Pomerleau appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on International...
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Pfizer’s New PRRS Vaccine Now in CanadaCANADA - FosteraTM PRRS vaccine is now registered for use in Canada by Pfizer Animal Health as an aid in preventing disease associated with Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus...
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Canada-EU Trade Agreement to Boost GDP CANADA - Canada's Regional Minister for Manitoba estimates securing a bilateral free agreement with the European Union will grow Canada's economy by up to 12 billion dollars.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Pork Industry Promotes Trade Agreement with EUCANADA - Pork industry leaders have participated in a series of events across the country to promote the importance of trade to the Canadian pork industry and to highlight the benefits of an ambitious...
Friday, April 27, 2012
Improved Response to Disease Threats ExpectedCANADA - The Canadian Swine Health Board says the establishment of a new national communication network for swine veterinarians will speed up the response to health threats within the Canadian swine industry,...
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Experts Challenge Sustainability of Food System CANADA - A report released by the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) has criticised intensive livestock operations for their use of antibiotics, effect on the environment and rural communities,...
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Support for Premises Identification ProgramCANADA - The Agri-Food Traceability Coordinator with MAFRI says livestock producers have been highly supportive of the province's Premises Identification Program, according to Bruce Cochrane.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Final Stage of Ag Policy Framework NegotiationsCANADA - Canada's agriculture Minister suggests the Canadian agriculture's sector's long term ability to succeed and grow rests in its ability to compete in global markets, Bruce Cochrane.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Protection from Disease for Canada's Swine HerdCANADA - The Executive Director of the Prince Edward Island Hog Marketing Board says the Canadian Swine Health Board's National Biosecurity Training Program has added a new level of protection for Canada's...
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Canada Invests in Toronto Processing PlantCANADA - Producers in southern Ontario will benefit from upgrades to a local processing facility with the support of the Government of Canada.
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
CSHB Launches Swine Health Intelligence NetworkCANADA - The Canadian Swine Health Board has announced the establishment of the Canadian Swine Health Intelligence Network, according to Bruce Cochrane.
Monday, April 02, 2012
Canadian Pork Industry Supports Trade Expansion CANADA - The Federal Budget released by the Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty on Thursday (29 March) afternoon outlined two commitments that will further strengthen the hog industry.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Canada & Manitoba Partner to Protect Animal HealthCANADA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives (MAFRI) have announced an information-sharing agreement that will strengthen food safety and animal...
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Efforts to Expand Economic Ties with JapanCANADA - The Canadian pork industry welcomes the Canadian government’s efforts to expand economic ties with Japan and congratulates the two countries’ governments on the decision to negotiate a comprehensive...
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
US Appeal to WTO on COOL Disappoints Pork IndustryCANADA - The Canadian Pork industry is disappointed to learn the United States has decided to appeal a World Trade Organization panel decision that struck down discriminatory and trade distorting elements...
Friday, March 23, 2012
Canada Looks to Secure TradeCANADA - This week, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz spoke at an international meeting of industry and government officials working to make sure consumers have more dependable access to food and that farmers...
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Govt of Canada Helps Swine Producers Boost ExportsCANADA - Canadian swine producers will benefit from increased export access with the support of the Government of Canada. Parliamentary Secretary Pierre Lemieux, on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry...
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Major Project for Canadian Hog IndustryCANADA - Jacques Gourde, Member of Parliament for Lotbinière-Chutes-de-la-Chaudière, and Pierre Corbeil, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, announced the allocation of $500,000 to the Fédération...
Friday, March 16, 2012
Call to be Proactive in Defining Animal Care StandardsCANADA - The Chair of the National Farm Animal Care Council's Pig Code Development Committee suggests pork industry stakeholders need to be proactive in defining acceptable standards of animal care, Bruce...
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Calls for Opposition Support of Bilateral FTAsCANADA - Canada's Regional Minister for Manitoba is calling on the official opposition to support the establishment of new bilateral free trade agreements, writes Bruce Cochrane.
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