News - Transportation

The producer services manager with Sask Pork says the introduction of the Transport Quality Assurance Program has helped reduce losses of pigs during transport.

Research conducted by Texas Tech University has shown using extra amounts of bedding when transporting pigs offers no benefit to the pig and actually negatively impacts the welfare of the animal in the summertime.

A new, all-electric, battery powered transit bus being developed in Manitoba is the future of public transport, said Premier Greg Selinger, as he unveiled the prototype with representatives from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), New Flyer, Manitoba Hydro and Red River College (RRC).

A program that has helped transportation companies to become more competitive is being supported with an additional $250,000, Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton announced.

Western Canadian farmers saved $35 million in grain transportation savings during the previous crop year, through CWB programs designed to reduce producers’ costs for moving their grain to port.

Research conducted by the Saskatoon based Prairie Swine Centre suggests changing the design of vehicles used to transport swine to reduce stress and cut losses during transport and improve meat quality.

Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Ron Lemieux today announced that Greyhound and the Province of Manitoba will continue to work on a resolution to keep bus transportation active in Manitoba, however, he said a reduction in future service is likely.