Last Chance for National Biosecurity Training and PRRS Certification Programs
Sunday, January 1, 2012
The National Biosecurity Training Program has delivered over $85,000 to Manitoba pork producers since it started in June. The program aims to increase producers’ awareness of biosecurity and make a noticeable improvement to biosecurity across the province. There is over $2.8 million in funding available to improve biosecurity at the farm level in Manitoba.
Funding from Canadian Swine Health Board and Growing Forward pays producers:
- $150 to attend a training session
- $500 for completing a biosecurity assessment
- Up to $5000 for a biosecurity improvement project
- To have your veterinarian on-site to assess your biosecurity
- To have your pigs tested for the PRRS virus
- To have a CQA validation done
Trained veterinarians have led the way by hosting close to 40 training sessions and training over 400 pork producers. Space is limited however, and those producers still interested in participating on the program need to contact Robyn Harte (MAFRI) as soon as possible to ensure their spot!
Robyn.Harte@gov.mb.ca
(204) 945-5402