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.
The Chair of Manitoba Pork Council says securing a Canada-European Union bilateral free trade agreement is key to the future sustainability of Manitoba’s hog industry.
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.
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 on meat quality.
A U.S. based agricultural economist expects feed costs and meat demand to be key factors affecting the profitability of North American pork producers during the remainder of 2012.
The Chair of the National Farm Animal Care Council’s Pig Code Development Committee suggests pork industry stakeholders need to be proactive in defining acceptable standards of animal care.
Manitoba Pork Council’s Manager of Quality Assurance and Flavor observes, the influence the work of Dr. Temple Grandin has had on Canada’s pork industry has been significant.
Manitoba’s Minster of Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives says the provincial government is committed to working with the pork industry to ensure the province’s pork processors have access to adequate supplies of hogs while also protecting the environment.
The Manager of the 2012 Banff Pork Seminar says the theme of this year’s event reflects a shift within the Canadian pork industry from a localized to an international focus.
Manitoba Pork Council is hopeful last week’s WTO ruling on U.S. Country of Origin Labelling will lead to a restoration of the north south movement of weanling pigs and slaughter hogs.
