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The general manager of Fast Genetics says Canadian swine genetics suppliers have a lot to gain if the recent WTO ruling on U.S. Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling results in repeal of the legislation.

The president of the National Pork Producers Council says the U.S. Pork Industry is on side with regulatory changes to antibiotic use in pork production.

The director of trade show marketing with the National Pork Producers Council expects about 20,000 pork producers from around the world to pass through this year’s World Pork Expo trade show.

The general manager of Manitoba Pork says efforts to resolve Mandatory U.S. Country of Origin Labelling will be the focus of a delegation representing Manitoba’s pork industry when it travels to Des Moines, Iowa this week for World Pork Expo.

Scientists hope to begin commercial trials of a new computerized precision feeder that will tailor rations to meet the nutritional needs of each individual pig early next year.

The president of Paragon Economics says failure to bring Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling into compliance with World Trade rules could negatively impact North American live hog markets.

The president of the Canadian Pork Council says, if there is a Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement, Canada needs to be part of it.

Research conducted on behalf of the Manitoba Livestock Manure Management Initiative has identified a host of challenges that would face anyone interested in building a pipeline to move swine manure.

Manitoba’s Chief Veterinary Officer is encouraging the province’s pork producers to take advantages of programs being offered through Growing Forward 2 to improve biosecurity on their farms.

Research conducted on behalf of Swine Innovation Porc suggest technology commonly used to clean up waste in other industries followed by a combination of disinfectants and heat can reduce the amount of time and water required to clean and disinfect trailers used to transport swine.