Agriculture News Archives

Manitoba’s chief veterinary officer is calling for strict adherence to established biosecurity protocols on farms, close monitoring of swine herds and immediate reporting of signs of illness.

Monitoring swine in Manitoba for a variety of flu viruses remains an ongoing process as part of provincial measures to ensure the health and safety of the pork industry.

A new influenza virus strain has emerged in Mexico that is causing human disease and the infection has been identified in a number of people in the United States and more than 1,300 in Mexico.

The Manitoba Pork Marketing Cooperative expects the full impact of U.S. Country of Origin Labelling to become more evident as Canadian pork processors begin re-negotiating contracts.

The Western College of Veterinary Medicine is calling for vigilance to minimize the risk of Canada’s swine herd becoming infected by a human form swine flu.

Influenza viruses can infect a number of species of animals and people. Poultry, pigs and people are commonly infected with horses and dogs occasionally being infected.

The Soil Conservation Council of Canada (SCCC) says it has serious concerns with the recently released National Round Table on the Environment and Economy (NRTEE) report entitled “Achieving 2050: A Carbon Pricing Policy for Canada.”

A plant breeder with the University of Saskatchewan is hoping the release of a new hulless barley as a public variety will persuade seed growers to multiply the seed.

Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Rosann Wowchuk released a report on rural economic development delivery titled Manitoba Connects: building a new rural Manitoba economic development strategy.

Finance Minister Greg Selinger introduced legislation that would better protect member investors in co-operatives and allow agricultural co-ops and their members to benefit from federal tax initiatives.