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The Western College of Veterinary Medicine expects to complete an approximately six million dollar upgrade of its Diagnostics Laboratory and Large Animal Clinic within the next month to six weeks.

Officials with La Broquerie, Manitoba based Hytek Limited are applauding the cooperative approach taken by the town of Neepawa and the federal and provincial governments in the development of a new wastewater treatment facility for the Springhill Farms pork processing plant in Neepawa.

The Canadian pulse industry strongly supports the efforts of the Canadian government towards a possible trade agreement with Morocco.

Officials with La Broquerie, Manitoba based Hytek Limited expect to complete upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant at its Springhill Farms pork processing plant in Neepawa in approximately one year.

The Chairman of Manitoba Pork Council says, with the introduction of new provincial restrictions on the application of phosphorus, the timing of the introduction of a new low phytate barley couldn’t be better.

Manitobans seeking the best time to capitalize on product innovation and business growth opportunities are encouraged to register for this year’s Capturing Opportunities conference in Brandon, scheduled for April 23 and 24 at the Keystone Centre, Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Rosann Wowchuk said.

The Government of Canada is investing in a manufacturing facility that will boost the local economy by creating jobs and new markets for farmers.

The Saskatchewan Pork Development Board says the introduction of a low phytate barley, specifically tailored for monogastric animals, will mean cost savings for livestock producers as well as benefits for the environment.

Manitoba Pork Council is encouraging swine producers to provide their input on a new draft sustainable development strategy.

The Government of Canada is calling on the World Trade Organization (WTO) to begin consultations to address South Korea’s continuing unjustified ban on the importation of Canadian beef, the Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, announced.