News - Manitoba Pork

Manitoba Pork is encouraging its members to voice their support the provincial government’s “Red Tape Reduction and Government Efficiency Act” during public hearings planned for next week.

The Manager of Swine Health Programs with Manitoba Pork says dealing with a new more virulent strain of PRRS has become one of the Manitoba Pork industry’s top priorities.

The Human Resources and Training Coordinator with Manitoba Pork says it’s important for swine barn workers dealing with the stresses of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea to focus on maintaining their own health.

Manitoba Pork has expanded its swine health management team. In an effort to enhance response to disease threats Manitoba Pork has created the new position of Manager of Swine Health Programs.

The Amazing Agriculture Adventure will provide about one thousand grades four and five students a three day hands-on look at where their food comes from next week.

To help improve biosecurity Manitoba Pork has posted on its website an On-Farm Disease Prevention document to assist pork producers in turning their yards into controlled access zones.

The Chair of Manitoba Pork says, eradicating Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea from the province will be a challenge but he’s confident it can happen.

New tools being used in Manitoba appear to be helping bring the spread of PED in the province under control.

The Human Resources and Training Coordinator with Manitoba Pork says there are resources available to help swine barn workers cope with the stresses involved in dealing with the devastation caused by Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea.

The General Manager of Manitoba Pork says a new initiative introduced in Manitoba to help contain PED will also help in the control of other infections, most notably PRRS.