The general manager of Sask Pork is confident a program being developed to address market volatility will allow pork producers to make more effective use of hedging to lock in future hog prices.
Aon Benfield says the Canadian Swine Health Board’s initiatives aimed at improving on farm biosecurity are making the development of a national mortality insurance program for swine much easier.
The Canadian Swine Health Board reports pork producers have responded positively to the call to be vaccinated against the seasonal flu.
The crop value chain will now have a dedicated forum to exchange views and work to improve the logistical system for farmers, the handling industry and customers.
The Canadian Swine Health Board is appealing to pork industry stakeholders to provide the core funding support that will allow its work to continue beyond 2013.
The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association have filed legal action against the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for its misuse of farmers’ money.
Canada’s chief veterinary officer and chief food safety officer says the health of Canada’s swine herd has a key role to play in helping pork producers contribute to Canada’seconomy.
The chair of the Canadian Swine Health Board says improved communications among those working in the area of swine health is resulting in higher levels of success.
The Canadian Association of Swine Veterinarians says the willingness of pork producers to share the health status of their swine herds is key to gaining control of PRRS.
The Canadian Swine Health Board expects its National Biosecurity Training program to be launched in two more provinces early in the new year.
