pigs
Canada’s pork producers want trade agreement
The Canadian pork industry needs a trade deal with South Korea within the year to avoid losing market share to the United States says Canadian Pork Council chair
photo: Jean Guy Vincent, chair of Canadian Pork Council
Swine exporter funding more a promise kept than a promise made
An association representing swine exporters hopes the federal government will renew its funding for this year
Ban sow stalls says NFU
The National Farmers Union plans to lobby provincial and federal governments to eliminate the practice
Pig genetics company partners with Russians
Genesus Inc. will invest $5 million over 10 years
Interim WTO report said to put kibosh on costly COOL rules
Livestock producer groups optimistic that leaked ‘confidential’ draft report will favour Canada and Mexico against a controversial United States law
Updated: May 27 2011
Project aims to build swine nutrition awareness
Organizers say the program is intended to help swine producers fill a training gap
Jeffray begins third term at Ontario Pork with new challenges
Financial protection for producers and new revenue from weaner pigs are priorities along with governance and a review of the organization’s strategic plan.
Don’t downplay animal welfare concerns expert warns
People will put animals’ well-being before lower prices says Iowa State University animal scientist
photo: Suzanne Millman
Processor says no to Enviropig
A Quebec pork processor assures environmental groups that it won’t use a genetically modified pig designed to be environmentally friendly even if it’s eventually approved by Health Canada