News - Manitoba Pork

Manitoba Pork Council is calling on government to support a proposal that would help attract more private investment in the construction of the new hog barns necessary to optimize the province’s pork processing capacity.

The general manager of Manitoba Pork Council says replacing aging infrastructure will be among the financial challenges facing pork producers over the next few years.

The chair of Manitoba Pork Council reports there’s a growing recognition in the U.S. of the damage being caused by U.S. Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling.

The chair of Manitoba Pork Council expects Country of Origin Labelling, housing for pregnant sows and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea to be among the key items discussed later this month as part of a trade advocacy mission to the U.S. mid-west.

An animal care specialist with Manitoba Pork Council says the use of low stress handling techniques when loading, unloading or moving pigs creates a safer environment for both the animals and their handlers.

The chair of Manitoba Pork Council says 2014 is shaping up to be a much better year for pork producers than 2013.

The manager of public relations and consumer marketing programs with Manitoba Pork Council reports interest in accessing recipes over the internet is growing.

Manitoba Pork Council reports an internet based holiday promotion has dramatically increased the number of visitors on the recipe pages of its website.

An animal care specialist with Manitoba Pork Council reports a new series of “Smart Pig Handling” videos is attracting considerable interest and positive reviews among pork producers.

A communications specialist with Manitoba Pork Council reports a new internet based contest designed to strengthen the public’s awareness of pork is generating a considerable amount of interest.