5 12, 2019

From Publishers Desk

Welcome to the last edition in 2019. This issue is jam packed with coverage from Red Deer Swine Technology Workshop, Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium, h@ams fall meetings, Alberta Pork AGM, Manitoba Pork Fall Meeting. Plus of course the good news that China has reopened its border to Canadian Pork and Beef, as a Country

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30 09, 2019

Back Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

Ingredients
2 eggs
3 shallots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 Tbsp (30 mL) Dijon mustard
½ tsp each salt and pepper
1 kg (2.2 lb) ground pork
2 seasoned sausages, casing removed
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
6 slices back bacon

Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cooking Time: 55 Minutes Total Time: 75 Minutes Approximately 4-6 Servings

Directions Preheat oven to 400ºF. Line a 9

30 09, 2019

Kudos

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

30 09, 2019

Pork Chops

Alberta Livestock Expo The third annual Alberta Livestock Expo will take place at Exhibition Park in Lethbridge October 9 & 10. This year the sold out trade show has a expanded floor plan. In addition to trade show on Wednesday October 9th there will be a Pork Rib BBQ Competition. Then on Thursday

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30 09, 2019

Pioneer Meat Changes Hands

A little something special rolled off the line recently. Something you’ll be able to ask your grocer about. Gluten Free pepperettes!

A larger company, the Progressive Group of Companies of Niverville, recently bought another family-run meat processing firm, Pioneer Meat of Altona effective July 26th.
Founder Bernie Penner first began selling his homemade product door-to-door in

30 09, 2019

On The Edge With Siemens Says

New Pathotype of Clubroot found in Manitoba – Raising need for more biosecurity
There was a time when new weeds appeared in your crop, you went to the Ag Rep at the Manitoba Agriculture office, and asked him or her to identify it and what spray to use. Yes, I know that is simplistic, and

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30 09, 2019

Federal Election 2019: International Markets

The next Canadian federal election will take place on Monday, October 21, 2019. For producers, the next election is an opportunity for the interests of agriculture to reinforced by voting for a candidate with the strongest background and most favourable policy positions. One issue that pork producers will be keeping their eye on is

30 09, 2019

Agricultural Researchers Strive to Reduce Carbon Footprint

Research underway at the University of Saskatchewan will help policymakers develop strategies for reducing the carbon footprint of agriculture.
This research examines the implications of adding high fibre alternative feed ingredients into swine rations, also exploring greenhouse gas generation through the pork production cycle using a model developed by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
The study focuses

30 09, 2019

On the Ground, Global Monitoring Helps Swine Disease Prevention

The Executive Director, Dr. Paul Sundberg of the Swine Health Information Center said the cooperation of contacts on the ground around the world is helping the swine sector become more responsive to the threat of disease.
To help contain the spread of diseases that affect swine the University of Minnesota in partnership with the Swine

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30 09, 2019

Canadian Swine Producer Survey Expected to Help Identify Best Sow Management Practices

Brian Sullivan CEO of Canadian Centre for Swine Improvement

A planned survey of Canadian Swine Producers will assist scientists in developing sow management strategies designed to enhance longevity and improve the welfare and productivity of the sows and their piglets.
Researchers with the Prairie Swine Center, the Centre de développement du porc du Québec, and the