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The Canadian Pork Council says those who transport hogs are doing a good job and are working toward continuous improvement.

The Executive Director of the Swine Health Information Center says movement of African Swine Fever to Vietnam further increases the risk of the infection spreading to North American and other regions of the world.

HAMS Marketing Services reports abundant hog supplies and ongoing trade issues are putting downward pressure on live hog markets.

The Executive Director of the Swine Health Information Center is encouraging North American pork producers to think globally and act locally when it comes to reducing the risk of introducing a foreign animal disease onto their farms.

The Chair of Swine Innovation Porc says the main focus of research being conducted on behalf of Canada’s porc sector is to improve the competitiveness of Canadian pork at home and abroad.

The Chair of Canadian Pork Council says free trade agreements are helping to expand international marketing opportunities for Canadian pork.

The manager of the Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre says consumers want to learn more about the food they eat from someone they can trust.

The Chair of Manitoba Pork suggests restrictions on the import of feed from ASF affected countries or quarantines on those products would be valuable in helping reduce the chance of the virus entering North America.

Farmers from across Manitoba met this past week in Winnipeg at the Keystone Agricultural Producers 35th annual meeting, calling on their organization to address a wide range of issues.

Manitoba’s Agriculture Minister says Manitoba is well positioned to become North America’s protein supplier of choice.