News - Manitoba Pork

The Manager, Swine Health Programs with Manitoba Pork says lesson learned from the 2017 outbreak of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea that impacted southeastern Manitoba are helping keep a new outbreak under control.

The Chair of Manitoba Pork says factors that that lower the value of hogs in the United States harming U.S. pork producers are also hurt Canadian pork producers.

The Manager of Quality Assurance and Animal Care Programs with Manitoba Pork says the majority of pork producers will see little change when new regulations governing the on farm use of antibiotics take effect.

The General Manager of Manitoba Pork says ensuring an open flow of North American pork products into the international market helps secure better prices for pork producers in both Canada and the United States.

Manitoba Pork is encouraging pork producers to make sure they are fully prepared for new regulations that will take effect later this year pertaining to the access and use of antibiotics.

The need for stepped up biosecurity in the event of an animal disease outbreak was among the lessons learned from Manitoba’s 2017 PEDv outbreak.

The Manager of Quality Assurance and Animal Care Programs with Manitoba Pork expects many of Canada’s pork producers to accelerate their transition to Canadian Pork Excellence.

An Executive Member of Manitoba Pork’s Board of Directors says the Japanese market offers tremendous untapped opportunity for Canadian pork producers.

An Executive Member of Manitoba Pork’s Board of Directors says it took a visit to Japan to understand how much his customers appreciate the product he produces.

Pilot testing of the Canadian pork sector’s new on farm food quality and animal care assurance program is now complete and the program has received its final approval.