The Vice President Operations with Steve’s Livestock Transport, says the challenges posed by Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea have highlighted the importance of the role of transport workers in ensuring biosecurity.
Canadian pork producers are being advised compliance with the Canadian Ractopamine-Free Pork Certification Program will be much more closely monitored in the future.
On the heals of a difficult year for U.S. meat exports, EMI Analytics is confident lower prices will result in a turn around in 2016.
As part of its 2016 strategic plan the U.S. based Swine Health Information Center will be working with American veterinary diagnostic laboratories to standardize the reporting of diagnostic test results.
Transport movements of swine from Ontario and the U.S. remain a risk factor for spreading Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea.
Farm Credit Canada is adding $500 million to its ongoing commitment to a loan program aimed at helping young farmers become established in the industry.
The Regional Marketing and Technical Services Manager with AcuShot Needle-Free says pork producers and processors who have adopted needle-free technology can assure their customers they’ve eliminated any possibility of needle fragments in their products.
The Manager Nutrition and Research with Gowans Feed Consulting says effective feeding management is key to maximizing the longevity and productivity of sows.
The Chief Operator Officer with Hylife says, to maintain the viability of Manitoba’s pork production and processing industries, there is a need to replace older hog finishing barns and add new ones.
Discover Agriculture in the City, an event showcasing agriculture to Manitoba consumers, is coming to Winnipeg’s Forks Market Friday and Saturday, March 18 and 19.
