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2 02, 2023

Quick Pork Parmesan

Ingredients1 lb / 0.5 kg pork loin centre chops, boneless, well-trimmed½ cup / 125 mL all-purpose flour1 egg, slightly beaten2 Tbsp / 30 mL water1 cup / 250 mL Italian breadcrumbs1 Tbsp / 15 mL butterCanola oil for frying1 cup / 250 mL prepared pasta sauce, warmed½ cup / 125 mL shreddedmozzarella cheese½ cup

2 02, 2023

A Seamless Epiphany

Welcome to Epiphany. Epiphany literally means “an appearance,” the manifestation or showing forth of something. Since this “epiphany” happens right after Christmas, this something is a some ONE. We celebrate the manifestation of God as a human being. As with the Magi (the Wise Men), we marvel in the miracle of how the Son

2 02, 2023

Pork Chops

Manitoba Swine SeminarManitoba Swine Seminar February 8 & 9 at the Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre in Winnipeg.The theme continues, “Sharing Ideas and Information for Efficient Pork Production.”Some of the featured speakers are: Dr. Andrew Van Kessel, USASK/VIDO; Dr. John Carlos Pinilla, PIC; Bob Burden, Serecon; Cam Dahl, Manitoba Pork and Devon Baete,

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2 02, 2023

Vaccinating Pigs Became Safer and Easier 

Brad Hennen with his Pig Chute

The fix is in; according to Brad Hennen the award-winning inventor of the new Pig Chute designed to save time, money and wear and tear on the hog producer’s body while doing an even more proficient job. Hennen, who has a finishing barn outside of Ghent, MN that holds approximately

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2 02, 2023

Rick Bergmann Steps  Down as Chair of CPC After Eight Years at the Helm

Rick Bergmann

Rick Bergmann of Steinbach, MB. recently stepped down as chair of the Canadian Pork Council after eight years and has been on the board for 15 years.  At a board meeting in Banff, AB. members of the board elected René Roy, a pork producer from Quebec as the new chair and Scott Peters

2 02, 2023

Pork Producers Should Lock in Futures Prices as Contracts Reach Record Levels

Tyler Fulton, the director of risk management with H@ms Marketing Services, advises pork producers to take advantage of solid futures and lock in prices as they reach new highs on many spring and summer month contracts. Despite exceptionally high feed costs, the reduced slaughter hog supplies due to health challenges in the United States saw

2 02, 2023

A New Calendar

As we start 2023, it’s the time in the year when old calendars are turfed and new ones are hung. Well, that I suppose is more memory of the recent past than reality these days with most opting for the calendars on their laptops or cellphones. I am of an age though where I recall a

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2 02, 2023

Canadian Pork Processors get Back into the China Pork Market 

Maple Leaf plant in Brandon.

Bill Alford the general manager of H@ms Marketing of Winnipeg, MB texted this good news on January 20, to the HB WhatsApp group. “Good news for Canadian pork processors. China has re-listed Maple Leaf (Brandon), Thunder Creek, Sofina and Conestoga.” “Yes, Chinese authorities have lifted the suspensions on the remaining five pork

2 02, 2023

Employers and Temporary Workers to Benefit From Family Work Permits re Labour Shortages

The federal government announced changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker program. The federal government is now extending work permits to family members of temporary foreign workers. Expanding the eligibility for work permits to family members accompanying the principal applicant to Canada will help address labour shortages by assisting employers in finding the workers they

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2 02, 2023

Time Management and the Hog Worker

Dr. Carr at Nutrition Partners booth during Prairie Livestock Expo December 14th in Winnipeg.

Dr. John Carr a world livestock consultant, veterinarian, and lecturer said the hog industry needs to focus more on the time management of the hog worker.  He reflected on how his role as a veterinarian has changed from answering the telephone to