Environment
The Green Book – A Report on the Manitoba Hog Industry
This report looks at the past performance and the future of the Manitoba hog industry with three areas of focus: sustainable industry; economic value; and research and technology.
The Green Book - A Report on the Manitoba Hog Industry
A Few Facts About Hogs – Laws, Rules and Regulations
This one-page factsheet features questions and answers about who regulates the hog industry, and how they do it.
A Few Facts About Hogs - Laws, Rules and Regulations
Uncover the Facts About Pork
This brochure addresses some of the myths about the environmental performance of hog operations in Manitoba, and describes some of the economic and employment benefits the hog industry brings to the province.
Uncover the Facts About Pork
Site Characterization Manual for the development of Intensive Livestock Operations and Earthen Manure Storage (January 2005)
Based on guidelines developed by Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta regulating agencies to assist in the review, assessment and approval of sites to be used for intensive livestock operations. Aimed at engineers and livestock developers, this manual assists with choosing environmentally sound sites.
Site Characterization Manual for the development of Intensive Livestock Operations and Earthen Manure Storage (January 2005)
Recommendations for Regulating Phosphorus from Livestock Operations in Manitoba
A report by the Manitoba Phosphorus Expert Committee, this document explains the committee’s recommendations on the effectiveness of regulating manure application to land on the basis of nitrate nitrogen on the soil. One of the objectives is to avoid a buildup of phosphorus in the soil, which could have implications for Manitoba waterways.
Recommendations for Regulating Phosphorus from Livestock Operations in Manitoba