Hypor partners with Hy-Gene Swine Management Ltd.Hypor is pleased to announce partnership with Hy-Gene Swine Management Ltd., owned and operated by Dave Jolicoeur based out of Steinbach, MB. This partnership will help serve the Manitoba and Minnesota markets with added focus on the retail sector.Dave brings with him 27 years of experience in the
AFSC Names Darryl Kay as New Chief Executive OfficerAgriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) announced recently that its Board of Directors has selected Darryl Kay as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2020. Kay currently holds the role of AFSC’s Chief Financial and Innovation Officer.Kay has been with AFSC for close to 10
Manitoba Pork CouncilWelcomed Back DirectorsDuring the recent Zoom Webinar AGM Manitoba Pork Coucil the election of four Director positions was completed: George Matheson was elected by acclamation for the West District and Rick Bergmann was elected by acclamation for the East District. Margaret Rempel was appointed Director-at-Large and James Hofer as Director for the Hutter
Dr. Brockhoff Named FoodAnimal Veterinarian of the YearIn recognition for his veterinary career, Dr. Egan Brockhoff was presented with the Merck Veterinary Award by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.As a veterinarian he has contributed significantly to the advancement of food animal medicine and surgery, including herd health management. Dr. Brockhoff has brought his skills
Dr. Brockhoff Named FoodAnimal Veterinarian of the YearIn recognition for his veterinary career, Dr. Egan Brockhoff was presented with the Merck Veterinary Award by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.As a veterinarian he has contributed significantly to the advancement of food animal medicine and surgery, including herd health management. Dr. Brockhoff has brought his skills
Zoetis ExpandsAddition of innovative digital solutions and data analytics expertise help accelerate progress in precision livestock farmingZoetis recently announced the acquisition of Performance Livestock Analytics to enhance its animal health solutions across the continuum of care for beef producers. The addition of Performance Livestock Analytics, a technology company that simplifies data and analytics for
DNA Genetics Purchases Genetic Nucleus Farm In Canada DNA™ Genetics is excited to announce our purchase of a genetic nucleus farm in Canada. The farm, located in Manitoba, will be populated in early 2020. As our business has grown in Canada, this purchase is a natural progression to supplying the Canadian market with continued
Sask Pork Announced NewGeneral Manager Sask Pork Chairman Casey Smit and the Board of Directors are pleased to announce that Mark Ferguson accepted the position of General Manager for Sask Pork which was effective August 1. Mark brings to the role 15 years of experience in the pork industry as Policy and Industry Development
Thunder Creek Pork Awards and Open House On July 16th about 40 people attended the 8th annual producers Open House for Thunder Creek Pork. Those in attendance represented both producers and members of the industry. A processing plant tour was followed by a delicious pork lunch, then a Q & A session
U.S. Hosted a ASF Event Manitoba Pork attended an African Swine Fever Tabletop Exercise recently in Wisconsin, hosted by Johnsonville Foods and the U.S. National Pork Board. The goal of the event was to help develop a response for U.S. packers in case ASF comes to North America. An interactive display with strategically
