Presenting Canadian Pork Council's New President
CANADA - The Canadian Pork Council would like to announce its new president, Alberta hog producer Jurgen Preugschas, taking the place of Ontario producer Clare Schlegel after four years at the organization's helm.

Transport Program Welcomed in Canada
CANADA - Alberta Farm Animal Care reports the response to a new national livestock trucker training program has been exceptional, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Live Hog Prices Pressured by High US Slaughter
CANADA - The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture reports continued high U.S. hog slaughter numbers and abundant supplies of meat in cold storage are keeping a lid on live hog prices, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Pork Commentary: Lean Hog Futures Break $100
CANADA - This weeks North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Adjusting to the Winnipeg Assembly Yard Closure
CANADA - Manitoba Pork Marketing says the province's swine producers have adjusted exceptionally well to the closure of its Winnipeg Assembly yard, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Livestock Production Measures Closer to European Standards
CANADA - The North American Manager of Egebjerg International observes livestock production standards in North America are moving closer to those in Europe, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Time Required to Improve Live Hog Prices
CANADA - Rabobank International predicts efforts to reduce North American swine production will take some time to begins to impact live hog prices.

Alberta's Livestock and Meat Strategy Reaches Milestone
CANADA - The Alberta government’s strategy to revitalize the provincial livestock and meat industry has reached its first major milestone by naming the chair and the initial board members of the Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency (ALMA).

Population of New Sow Research Unit Begins
CANADA - The Prairie Swine Centre has started to populate its new sow research barn at Floral, Saskatchewan, writes Bruce Cochrane.

KAP Encourages European Approach to Nutrient Loading Issues
CANADA - Keystone Agricultural Producers is encouraging the Manitoba government to look to Europe for strategies to address concerns related to nutrient loading issues on Lake Winnipeg, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Live Hog Prices Dependent on Sow Herd Reduction
CANADA - Rabobank International predicts the impact of efforts to reduce North American swine production will take some time to impact live hog prices, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Pork Commentary: USDA Hogs and Pig Report Not Good News
CANADA - This weeks North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Smaller Operations Occupy Majority of Manitoba Cull Breeding Swine Program Applications
CANADA - Manitoba Pork Council reports hog operations with fewer than 300 head make up the majority of those signing up for the federal Cull Breeding Swine program, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Industry Embraces Certified Livestock Transport Training
CANADA - A relatively new training program for those involved in the transportation of livestock is being well accepted by Canada’s trucking and livestock industries.

High Fuel Cost Stimulate Interest in Composting
CANADA - The Niverville, Manitoba base Puratone Corporation reports increasing fuel costs are stimulating new interest in composting for the disposal of livestock mortalities, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Top Participants in Federal Cull Breeding Swine Program
CANADA - The Canadian Pork Council reports participation in the federal Cull Breeding Swine program has been highest in the Atlantic provinces and Ontario, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Fire Destroys Manitoba Hog Operation
MANITOBA - Due to a fire, a huge pig plant in Southern Manitoba has suffered losses where thousands of pigs have been killed.

There's Hope for Feed Grain Price Relief
CANADA - A Winnipeg based grain market analyst says the bright light for livestock producers right now is the anticipated large global wheat crop expected to be harvested during 2008, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Interest in Certified Livestock Transporter Training
CANADA - A Saskatchewan based Certified Livestock Transporter Instructor says interest among farmers and commercial truckers in the Certified Livestock Transporter program has been strong, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Pork Commentary: Nice Hog Price Rally
CANADA - This weeks North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.