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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 10, 2012
Advice to be Aware of Signs of BrachyspiraCANADA - The Canadian Swine Health Board is encouraging pork producers to make themselves aware of the signs of brachyspira and what they can do to keep their operations free of the infection, writes Bruce...
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.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Key to Successful Livestock ProductionCANADA - The Canadian International Grains Institute says the ability to provide consistent cost-effective feed will play a key role in the success of a livestock operation, Bruce Cochrane writes.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Pork Producers Encouraged to be ProactiveCANADA - The President of the Iowa Pork Producers Association is encouraging pork producers to take the lead in informing the public about the work they do, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Thursday, April 05, 2012
Pork Council Restructures Board of DirectorsCANADA - In response to a shrinking producer base Manitoba Pork Council has completed an overhaul of it's governance structure, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Tools to Help Select Group Sow Housing SystemsCANADA - The University of Manitoba expects new tools being developed to help pork producers planning the switch to group sow housing choose the system that best matches their management to be ready for...
Monday, February 27, 2012
Addressing Pork Industry’s Integrated MarketCANADA - The Canadian pork industry would like to acknowledge the Canadian Government’s efforts to further Canada’s trade interest at a recent meeting in Washington.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Chance for Pork Producers to Improve ProfitabilityCANADA - The President and CEO of the Saskatoon based Prairie Swine Centre suggests, by focusing on feed, labor and utility costs, pork producers have an opportunity to improve the profitability of their...
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Breeding Success and Maximising ReturnsCANADA - The London Swine Conference will be held for two days, 28-29 March 2012, at the London Convention Centre in London, Ontario.
Monday, February 06, 2012
Revised Pig Code of Practice Expected by Mid-2013CANADA - The National Farm Animal Care Council’s Pig Code Development Committee expects a new Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pigs to be ready for publication by mid-2013, writes Bruce...
Pork Conference Celebrates 50 YearsCANADA - South Western Ontario Pork Conference (SWOPC) will be celebrating its 50th year on 22 February 2012 at the University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Focus on Sharing Ideas to Improve Pork Production CANADA - An animal science professor with the University of Manitoba says the 2012 Manitoba Swine Seminar will feature information designed to equip the province's pork producers to improve the efficiency...
Thursday, January 19, 2012
New Technology Key to Increasing Food ProductionCANADA - The Global President of Elanco Animal Health suggests freeing up access to new technology will be key to enabling farmers to meet the growing global demand for food, Bruce Cochrane writes.
Wednesday, January 04, 2012
Health & Safety Focus Offers Wide Ranging BenefitsCANADA - An associate professor with the Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture says both employers and their workers have a role to play in reducing the risks encountered when working with...
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Main Cost Advantage When Producing PorkCANADA - Sask Pork reports the cost of feed remains Canada's main advantage when it comes to the production of pork, Bruce Cochrane writes.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Opportunity to Boost Productivity and ProfitabilityCANADA - A professor with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine says by minimizing pain, livestock producers have an opportunity to improve the productivity and profitability of their animals, Bruce...
Thursday, December 01, 2011
New Research Expected to Benefit ProducersCANADA - 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...
Monday, November 14, 2011
CPC: AIP Now Available to Hog SectorCANADA - The Canadian Pork Council (CPC) welcomes the news that the Agriculture Innovation Programme (AIP) is now available to the hog sector.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
National Biosecurity Training Generates Keen InterestMANITOBA, 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...
Thursday, October 06, 2011
Pork Producers Urge Cooperation in SustainabilityMANITOBA, CANADA - According to Bruce Cochrane, the Chair of Manitoba Pork Council, with the provincial election now behind us, pork producers are hoping the provincial government will be prepared to take...
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Lake Winnipeg Water Quality IssuesCANADA - A former Neepawa are pork producer is calling for common sense in addressing water quality issues in Lake Winnipeg, Bruce Cochrane writes.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Pork Producers Applaud Opening of New FacilityCANADA - Manitoba's pork producers are confident a newly opened farm and food discovery centre will play a key role in educating consumers about what it takes to put food on their tables, writes Bruce...
Thursday, September 08, 2011
Swine Herd Health Status Key to Economic ViabilityCANADA - The chair of the Canadian Swine Health Board says the health status of the herd can often make the difference between whether or not a pork production operation remains economically viable, according...
Friday, August 12, 2011
RMP Hog – What you Need to KnowCANADA - Information of the Risk Management Programme (RMP) developed to help Ontario farmers is provided in the latest Pork News and Views from Ontario's Ministry of Agriculture.
Monday, August 08, 2011
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.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Pilot Project Generates Positive ResponseCANADA - The Saskatchewan Pork Development Board reports a positive response to a new programme which will allow suppliers of breeding stock and semen to certify their herds are free of PRRS, Bruce Cochrane...
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Accurate Info on Food Production in DemandCANADA - The executive director of the Farm Animal Council of Saskatchewan says, as the public becomes increasing interested in issues related how the food they buy is raised, it becomes more important...
Monday, July 25, 2011
New Student Award in Nutrition UnveiledCANADA - 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.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Contract Research Programme ReinvigoratedCANADA - The president and CEO of the Saskatoon based Prairie Swine Centre reports improved profitability in the swine industry is allowing the centre to reinvigorate its contract research programme, Bruce...
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