New tools being used in Manitoba appear to be helping bring the spread of PED in the province under control.
Manitoba Agriculture reminds producers who choose to burn crop residue that authorization is required from Aug. 1 to Nov. 15.
The President of the Canadian Association of Swine Veterinarians says swine veterinarian in Manitoba have stepped up their focus on addressing a new more virulent strain of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome.
Manitoba Agriculture reports, for the most part, crops across the province are looking good with few signs of disease or insect damage.
The Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea outbreak that has spread throughout swine operations in southeastern Manitoba since the end of April appears to be on the decline.
The President of the Canadian Association of Swine Veterinarians says a new more virulent strain of PRRS is creating new challenges for pork producers and their veterinarians.
Manitoba’s Premier is calling on the federal government to rethink the scheduled for its plan to legalize the use of marijuana as Canada prepares to enter sensitive negotiations aimed at revamping the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Manitoba Agriculture is hopeful the use of dedicated swine transportation equipment to move cull sows will help reduce the potential for spreading PED.
The Human Resources and Training Coordinator with Manitoba Pork says there are resources available to help swine barn workers cope with the stresses involved in dealing with the devastation caused by Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea.
The Veterinary Counsel with the Canadian Pork Council says biosecurity remains the key to gaining control of a surge of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea cases in Manitoba.
