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30 11, 2017

Manitoba Pork Industry Set to Move Forward

Manitoba pork producers and industry partners attended the two fall producer meetings, one in Niverville and the other in Portage la Prairie. Dr. Egan Brockhoff, DVM, Veterinary Counselor for the Canadian Pork Council keynoted on High-Path PRRS—the next nightmare for hog farmers.

Andrew Dickson, the General Manager of Manitoba Pork, said Manitoba’s pork industry is

30 11, 2017

Pork Industry Celebrates 40 years in Saskatchewan

Rick Bergmann of Steinbach, MB is the chair of the Canadian Pork Council in Saskatoon recently to help the Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium celebrate its 40th anniversary.

“It’s great to be here in Saskatchewan, and although it’s an event that’s in Saskatchewan, it’s meaningful for our whole country and pork producers across our country,” said

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30 11, 2017

Long Service Awards

To commemorate the 40th anniversary of Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium, Long Service Awards were presented to all Saskatchewan hog producers who have been in continuous production for 40, 50 and 60 years. The awards were presented at the annual banquet by Chairman Florian Possberg and Mark Ferguson, Sask Pork. 2017

 

Saskatchewan Pork Industry Long Service

Awards

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30 11, 2017

Zoonotic Diseases: Crossing Between the Species

Dr. Susan Detmer had some simple advice for those attending the Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium.

“It is flu season so go out and get your flu vaccine. It is time to protect yourselves and everyone around you,” said Dr. Detmer, a veterinary pathologist at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan.

Protecting

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30 11, 2017

Awards of Distinction – Paul & Judy Ulrich

2017 Saskatchewan Pork Industry Awards of Distinction
for Entrepreneurial Spirit and Service to the Pork Industry

Honouring Paul and Judy Ulrich, Ulrich Pork Farms, Spalding, SK

Sask Pork’s Awards of Distinction honour individuals or organizations who through their leadership, commitment and innovation contribute to the success and sustainability of the Saskatchewan pork industry.  Awards are presented annually

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30 11, 2017

Needle Free Injectors:  Proper Usage & Precautions

A pig can be vaccinated in the blink of an eye with a needle-free device, Dr. Jeff Bergermann told delegates at the Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium.

It’s quick, it’s easy, it’s believed to be painless and, most importantly, broken needles won’t be found in a pork product.

“We have all heard the horror stories of a

  • David Resch-2017 Award of Distinction
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30 11, 2017

Awards of Distinction David Resch

2017 Saskatchewan Pork Industry
Award of Distinction for Production Excellence
Honouring David Resch, General Manager of Production, Chesterfield Stock Farm

Sask Pork’s Awards of Distinction honour individuals or organizations who through their leadership, commitment and innovation contribute to the success and sustainability of the Saskatchewan pork industry.  Awards are presented annually in November at the Saskatchewan Pork

  • john ross
30 11, 2017

Canadian Pork Excellence (CPE) Program

A total of 287 delegates were registered for the 40th annual Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium.

 

A group of 73 producers and 14 validators liked what they saw in a sneak peek at the new Canadian Pork Excellence program.

The score of seven out-of-10 put a smile on Canadian Pork Council executive director John Ross’ face. He

30 11, 2017

From the publishers desk,

So where exactly did the year go, seems like only a few short weeks ago I was typing my welcome to 2017 message. Blink. Now here I am penning the message for last release this year.

I have to start first and foremost with a huge, HUGE thanks for the constant encouragement and appreciation that

5 10, 2017

Western Processors Face Some Similar Challenges

Transportation issues, hog supplies, protesters, labour costs: Senior management reports “business as usual” at processing plants in the three westernmost provinces.

Getting enough pigs for Britco plant at Langley, B.C. and finding enough people to work there are likely the most pressing of the ongoing issues, said Raymond Fehr, in charge of hog procurement for