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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),...
High Pork Inventories Blamed for Lack of Spring Live Hog Price RallyCANADA - H@MS Marketing Services blames near record inventories of pork for lower than anticipated live hog prices this spring, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Livestock Producers Advised to Make Use of YoutubeCANADA - An animal science professor with Colorado State University is encouraging livestock producers to make use of Youtube to show the public what happens day to day on their farms, writes Bruce Co...
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...
Monday, May 14, 2012
Negative Spring, Summer Pork Profitability ProjectedCANADA - An agricultural economist with the University of Missouri blames a combination of milder weather which has resulted in increased pork production and softer domestic and export demand for pork...
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...
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...
Canada/Ontario: Here and Back AgainCANADA - Statscan recently released its 1 April Hog & Pig Report, writes Bob Fraser, Sales & Service, Ontario, Canada.
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Declining Live Hog Prices Buck Seasonal TrendsCANADA - The Manager of Industry and Policy Analysis with the Saskatchewan Pork Development Board blames increased US pork production and a decline in the value of pork for lower live hog prices this spring,...
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...
Thursday, May 03, 2012
Maple Leaf Results Hit by Bakery Sector ProblemsCANADA - Maple Leaf Foods has reported its results for first quarter ended 31 March 2012. Meat Products Group sales for the period increased one per cent to C$725.5 million, while sales for Agribusiness...
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.
Piglets on Display at Campbell Farm, Discovery Centre CANADA - Officials with the University of Manitoba's Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre are inviting the public to visit while a just-born group of piglets is on display.
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,...
Exploring Alternatives for Housing Gestating SowsCANADA - The chair of Manitoba Pork Council's research committee says before any alternative system for housing gestating sows can be endorsed for widespread adoption, it needs to be thoroughly assessed,...
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.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Research: Heat Exchangers Cut Heating Costs by Half CANADA - Research conducted by the Prairie Swine Centre has shown selecting the right system for heating the swine barn can cut heating costs by half, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Factors Affecting Stress During TransportCANADA - Information gathered through a multi institutional multidisciplinary study is helping the pork industry address factors affecting the stresses on pigs that occur during transport and their impact...
Pork Commentary: Pork Industry Round Up?CANADA - The Enviropig, developed over a decade ago at the University of Guelph, has had its ongoing funding stopped by the Ontario Pork (Producers group), writes Jim Long.
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