OPIC Swine Nutrition e-Learning Course
CANADA - The OPIC Swine Nutrition e-Learning course has become a popular way for people involved in the swine industry to become more knowledgeable on the topic of swine nutrition and learn more about...

Training Offers Defence Against Swine Dysentery
CANADA - The Chair of the Ontario Swine Health Advisory Board says new programmes developed by the Canadian Swine Health Board are providing pork producers with the tools they need to keep their operations...

Traceability Project Uses DNA to Improve Genetics
CANADA - The Canadian Swine Health Board and the University of Prince Edward Island’s (UPEI) Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) have completed the first phase of an innovative research project that analyses...

New Efforts Announced Aimed at Controlling PRRS
CANADA - A new two-year project announced earlier this week will bring together pork producers, veterinarians and industry to pilot a strategy aimed at reducing the transmission of porcine reproductive...

Quebec 2012 Training Targets Expected to be Met
CANADA - The Canadian Association of Swine Veterinarians is confident 2012 targets set for Quebec for the delivery of a national biosecurity training programme for swine producers will be easily met, writes...

Ontario Pork Surpasses Biosecurity Training Target
CANADA - Ontario Pork producers who have not yet taken part in a new national biosecurity training programme are being encouraged to consider doing so, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Incentives Stimulate Uptake of Biosecurity Training
CANADA - A Quebec-based swine veterinarian reports pork producers in Quebec have embraced financial incentives designed to encourage participation in a new National Biosecurity Training Programme, Bruce...

Pork Producers Embrace Biosecurity Programme
MANITOBA, CANADA - The provincial biosecurity coordinator with Manitoba Pork Council reports pork producers in Manitoba have responded well to a new national programme designed to provide biosecurity training...

National Biosecurity Training Generates Keen Interest
MANITOBA, CANADA - Manitoba Pork Council reports the level of interest among the province's pork producers in a new National Biosecurity Training programme has been overwhelming, according to Bruce Co...

Nutrition Award Generates Keen Interest
CANADA - Researchers with the Prairie Swine Centre report interest among potential recipients of a first-of-its-kind student award offered by Gowan's Feed Consulting has been keen, writes Bruce Cochrane....

Swine Biosecurity Training Expected by Year's End
CANADA - The Canadian Swine Health Board expects pork producers in Saskatchewan to have access to a new National Swine Biosecurity Training program by the end of this year, Bruce Cochrane writes.

OPIC Announces Swine Nutrition e-Learning Course
CANADA - 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...

Ontario Pork's Biosecurity Training Programme
CANADA - 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 Costs
CANADA - 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 Training
MANITOBA, 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 Advised
CANADA - The Canadian Swine Health Board is encouraging Canadian pork producers to take part in its new National Swine Biosecurity Training programme, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Joint Care Programmes to Ease Producer Validation
CANADA - 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 ...

One in Three Sask Producers in Care Programme
CANADA - 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...

Swine Board Introduces Biosecurity Users Guide
CANADA - The author of the Canadian Swine Health Board's Biosecurity Users Guide says the new package will provide one stop shopping to help Canadian swine producers improve biosecurity on their farms,...

Hands-On Exposure to Livestock Production Offered
CANADA - A southeastern Manitoba pork producer says the non-farming public is interested in learning more about what's involved in the production of the food they eat, according to Bruce Cochrane.

Sharing of Pig Handling Tips and Techniques
CANADA - A new 'Low Stress Pig Handling' blog is allowing those who make their living moving pigs to share practical information on low stress swine handling techniques, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Stress and Depression are Treatable
CANADA - A western Manitoba based registered clinical psychologist reports men, especially in rural communities are less likely to seek help in dealing with stress and depression but that trend is starting...

Workshops to Address 'Men and Depression'
CANADA - A project coordinator with the Manitoba Farm and Rural Stress Line says the difficulties facing agriculture have resulted in an increased call for help from men who are facing high stress or depression,...

U of M: Farm and Food Discovery Centre Construction
CANADA - 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,...

Low Stress Pig Handling Techniques Save Time
CANADA - A Saskatchewan-based low stress pig handling trainer says the techniques that save time when moving pigs also save a lot of frustration, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Low-Stress Handling Compensates for Other Flaws
CANADA - A Saskatchewan-based low-stress pig handling trainer says techniques that use the pig's natural behaviour to ease movement can be effective in less-than-ideally designed as well modern production...

Animal Health Awareness Campaign Launched
CANADA - The Government of Canada launched a national awareness campaign focused on key farm management practices that will help keep animals healthy and safeguard the Canadian food supply.

Canadian Govt Invests in Farm Animal Care in BC
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - The Government of Canada is investing more than $500,000 to help British Columbia livestock and poultry producers share information and raise industry awareness of farm animal...

JSR Continues Global Expansion
CANADA - In order to meet the increased worldwide demand for UK pig products and services, JSR Genetics have purchased a 650-sow nucleus unit in Saskatchewan, Canada.

Rally to Discuss Pork Industry Crisis Planned
CANADA - Manitoba Pork Council says it wll make a concerted effort on the part of pork industry stakeholders and government to come up with the solutions necessary to address the economic crisis facing...