A World Trade Organization appeal panel is now hearing the final U.S. appeal of rulings that U.S. Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling violates American trading obligations.
Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) is continuing to monitor the developments surrounding a confirmed case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in a beef cow in Alberta.
A professor of agriculture with Newcastle University is encouraging the Canadian pork industry to maintain frank and open dialogue with consumers to avoid the type of mistrust of agriculture that’s developed in Europe.
The general manager of Manitoba Pork says a new initiative under development in western Canada will allow veterinarians to share swine health information.
A national study which looked at the effects transport on animal welfare has shown the trailer compartment in which pigs are shipped has a significant effect on their levels of stress during transport and subsequent meat quality.
A Tillsonburg, Ontario based swine veterinarian says, while it’s unlikely Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea will be eliminated from Ontario, the virus is containable.
Governments will invest more than $3.1 million to support applied research and develop information and resources focused on sustainable beef production.
The general manager of Manitoba Pork reports the Manitoba government has agreed to relax restrictions on new hog barn construction in the province.
A professor of agriculture with Newcastle University suggests by engaging in dialogue and showing good faith the Canadian swine industry should be able to maintain the trust of its customers.
A professor with the University of Minnesota says, by increasing the longevity of the sow, pork producers have an opportunity to improve productivity and profitability.