Researcher Wins Animal Science Award
CANADA - A research scientist in animal behavior with the Prairie Swine Centre has been named the recipient of the Canadian Society of Animal Science Award for Technical Innovation in Enhancing the Production...

Coordinated Approach to Addressing Disease Urged
CANADA - An associate professor with Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon suggests the pork industry's experience with PCVAD has demonstrated the need for a coordinated approach to dealing...

Hendrix Genetics Names Vice President, Americas
CANADA - To further enhance the activities and market position of Hendrix Genetics (ISA layers, Hypor pigs and Hybrid Turkeys) in the Americas, the company has named Mr. David Libertini as Vice President,...

Contact with Gov't Representatives Encouraged
CANADA - Manitoba Pork Council is calling on the province's pork producers to write personal letters to government and on the public to support producers by understanding the situation and by buying pork,...

CPC Calls for Special H1N1 Recovery Program
CANADA - The Canadian Pork Council is appealing to government for special assistance to help pork producers cope with the added economic pressure resulting from the H1N1 flu virus, writes Bruce Cochra...

Manitoba Hog Farmers Plead for Gov't Help
MANITOBA, CANADA - Manitoba hog producers want the province to step in with an emergency bailout.

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...

Emergency Bridge Funding to Cope with H1N1 Urged
CANADA - Manitoba Pork Council is calling on the provincial government to provide bridge emergency assistance to help pork producers cope with the financial impact of the H1N1 Influenza A outbreak on their...

H1N1 Influenza Not Considered a Food Safety Risk
CANADA - An associate professor with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine is assuring the public, it's not possible for people to contract influenza from eating pork, reports Bruce Cochrane.

Quick Application for Compensation Advised
CANADA - The Canadian Pork Council is encouraging eligible producers to apply quickly for compensation under the extended Federal Cull Breeding Swine Program, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Agricultural Aspects of Swine Influenza Outlined
CANADA - The Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives (MAFRI) has highlighted some of the crucial points of the new strain of swine influenza.

Low-Phytate Barley to be Available Soon
CANADA - A plant breeder with the University of Saskatchewan is hoping the release of a new hulless barley as a public variety will persuade seed growers to multiply the seed, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Public Release of Low Phytate Barley Applauded
CANADA - The Saskatchewan Pork Development Board says the introduction of a low phytate barley, specifically tailored for monogastric animals, will mean cost savings for livestock producers as well as...

Input Provision by Swine Producers Encouraged
CANADA - Manitoba Pork Council is encouraging swine producers to provide their input on a new draft sustainable development strategy, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Producers Vote to Restructure Manitoba Pork Council
CANADA - Pork producers in Manitoba have voted to restructure the agency that represents them, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Input on Action to Prevent Swine Disease
CANADA - The Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon is encouraging swine producers to consider their priorities as the pork industry plans action to step up the defense again swine disease,...

Boosting Agri-food Profitability and Innovation
CANADA - Ontario's agri-food sector will be more innovative, responsive and profitable as a result of a five-year, up to $300-million investment by Ontario and the Government of Canada under Growing Forward....

Canadian Gov't Improves Program for Hog Farmers
CANADA - The Government of Canada is extending its support for hog farmers who have downsized their herds to cope with tough economic times.

Nutritional Contents of DDGS Characterised
CANADA - Research underway at the University of Manitoba will help livestock nutritionists maximize the nutritional value of the by-products of ethanol production, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Urgent Help Provided to Flooded Livestock Producers
CANADA - The Governments of Canada and Manitoba are supporting livestock producers in flood areas by delivering urgent funding to buy feed, supporting forage crop re-seeding, and allowing tax deferrals....

Considering Risk Management Strategies Key
CANADA - The vice-president of live procurement with Maple Leaf Foods reports the recent economic turmoil has increased the level of interest in the use of the various risk management tools, writes Bruce...

Branding Canadian Offers Marketing Advantages
CANADA - An Alberta based management consultant suggests, by branding their products as Canadian, Canada's pork producers and processors will be better equipped to gain a marketing advantage, writes Bruce...

Producers Encouraged to Focus on Maximum Profits
CANADA - Canadian swine producers are being encouraged to focus on maximizing profits rather than productivity during tough economic times, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Funding Boosted for Glenlea Farm Education Centre
CANADA - Manitoba's pork producers are counting on a planned three million dollar agricultural education centre to help better inform the public about the food they eat and the role of farmers in getting...

Straw Houses - A Better Option for Sows?
CANADA - Research conducted by the University of Manitoba indicates, from an animal welfare perspective, sows housed in groups on straw tend to out perform those housed in conventional slatted floor systems,...