Solid-liquid separation offers alternative
Research conducted by PAMI suggests solid-liquid separation offers a potential alternative for addressing concerns related to the phosphorus contained in livestock manure.
New technologies improve ability to diagnose and track swine diseases
A Southern Manitoba swine veterinarian foresees a greater reliance on new technology to diagnose and track the movement of swine diseases in Canada.
H@ms marketing services to rebate 80 percent of 2011 marketing fees
H@ms Marketing Services has announced it will be rebating 80 percent of the marketing fees paid by its member pork producers during 2011.
Stepped up focus on sanitation and disinfection advised
A clinical professor with the University of Nottingham is encouraging swine producers to step up their focus on sanitation and disinfection to protect their herds from becoming infected by enteric diseases.
Air filtration key to halting spread of PRRS
The Director of Research with the Pipestone, Minnesota Veterinary Clinic suggests air filtration is the last missing link needed to achieve sustainable freedom from Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome.
Search is on for new president
The search is on for the next president of the Canola Council of Canada (CCC).
New biosecurity tools expected to provide defense against re-emergence of swine dysentery
The Chair of the Canadian Swine Health Board is confident new tools developed in response to porcine circovirus will help pork producers contend with the re-emergence of swine dysentery.
Solid-liquid manure separation allows improved management of livestock manure nutrients
The Manitoba Livestock Manure Management Initiative says solid-liquid manure separation offers the opportunity to better match the application of livestock manure nutrients to the needs of crops.
Province supports rural communities with nearly $2.5 million in post-flood economic stimulus grants
Manitoba communities affected by the unprecedented flood of 2011 will receive much-needed financial support totalling nearly $2.5 million.
Trade advocacy efforts prove successful
The Chair of Manitoba Pork Council reports efforts to strengthen relations among Canadian and U.S. pork producers have been highly successful.
