International trade in pork continues to face disruptions as several countries block imports of Swedish pork due to a recent outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in wild boars in Sweden. Even though the disease has only been detected in wild boars and poses no danger to humans, Armenia, Australia, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore,
There was this pig barn. It was 28 years old and no longer meeting expectations. The pigs were not thriving and, in May alone, its operators lost $22,000. The veterinarian had suggested shutting it down.This is where some honest collaboration between the veterinarian and a nutrition specialist intervened to save the day.At 7:30 on
In recent updates, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) advises the hog industry on crucial information regarding feed controls to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF). This update responds to the ASF cases discovered in Sweden, as this highly contagious disease can travel through contaminated feed or feed ingredients. It
The latest edition of the Swine Health Information Center’s (SHIC) September eNewsletter highlights important global and domestic swine health developments it monitors. Identifying African Swine Fever (ASF) infected dead wild boar in Sweden takes center stage in this month’s report.Dr. Megan Niederwerder, Associate Director of the Swine Health Information Center, emphasizes the significance of
Questions still outweigh the answers among Canadian producers anticipating changes arising from new animal welfare legislation in California and Massachusetts.In September, the Canadian Pork Council hosted a webinar with Michael Formica, chief legal strategist for the National Pork Producers Council in the United States.Formica provided background and outlined the potential impacts of the new
Welcome to the fifth edition in 2023, our 27th year in publishing. You might notice a few very slight changes in this issue. After 25 years, the printer I had been using closed its doors last month, wishing all those affected by the plant closure the best. So I had to search for a
Ingredients1 large green cabbage3 slices Canadian-produced bacon1 large onion, chopped1-1/2 lb (750 g) lean ground Canadian pork1/2 cup (125 mL) long-grain rice, cooked1/2 tsp (2 mL) pepper10 oz (284 mL) can tomato soupSour cream (optional)
DirectionsCut core out of cabbage and pour boiling water into the cut until cabbage leaves begin to separate. Separate the
Olymel Reach For The Top AwardsDuring the recent banquet at Alberta Pork Congress the winners of each category of Olymels RFFT awards were presented. Here is a list of the top five in each category.Food Safety: Champion Byemoor Colony, 1st runner up Parkland Colony, 2nd runner up Erskine Colony, 3rd runner up Sunnybend Colony
Alberta Livestock ExpoMark your calendars for the 5th Alberta Livestock Expo which will be held in Lethbridge October 11th & 12th at Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre (formally known as Exhibition Park).Expanded floor space, hot lunch buffet on Thursday, banquet Wednesday. More details on website.The always exciting Pork Quality Competition returns, with the top
When I saw the first Indiana Jones movie, Raiders of the Lost Ark, I didn’t know what to expect. Wasn’t I surprised? Rapid fire action. Amazing stunts. Thrills galore. There wasn’t a second that I looked away, even in that one scene with all the snakes. And, now, we have Indiana Jones and the
