News - Agriculture

The Executive Director of the Swine Health Information Center says protein content appears to be one of the factors that influences the survivability of disease causing pathogens in feed ingredients.

Postponed- Given ongoing developments in terms of COVID-19 and following social distancing advice outlined by the Province of Manitoba, organizers have decided to postpone Discover Agriculture in the City, originally scheduled for Saturday March 14 at The Forks, as a precaution. A new date will be determined for late Spring 2020.

Research conducted at the Prairie Swine Centre indicates the offspring of higher parity or older stall housed sows have a higher rate of survival when those sows receive regular exercise.

The Manager of the Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network says there’s no reason to believe the new human Coronavirus, COVID 19, will affect pigs but it’s always prudent to protect pigs from exposure to any infections.

The Manitoba Farm Safety Program, a program of Keystone Agricultural Producers, is celebrating Canadian Ag Safety Week by holding a free, one-day conference in Morden, Manitoba on March 20, 2020.

The Canadian Pork Council says African Swine Fever preparedness has advanced considerably and Canada is well positioned but there is still lots left to do.

On February 28, 2020, Steinbach MLA and Manitoba Minister of Education, Kelvin Goertzen, will celebrate Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month with grade 2 students at Mitchell Elementary School in Mitchell, Manitoba.

Pork producers across Canada are being invited to participate in an economic and environmental Viability survey being conducted on behalf of Swine Innovation Porc.

The Vice President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute is confident the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will be approved by the House of Commons by about Easter.

The Executive Director of the Swine Health Information Center says enhanced information sharing on domestic and international disease monitoring will be among SHIC’s top priorities during 2020.