We'll be in Polo Park tomorrow morning for Motorcycle Ride for Dad.#GreatCause #RideForDad #PorkOnABun http://t.co/sGfykjPblD Amended U.S. Country of Origin Labelling Regulations Go from Bad to Worse. #AgChat http://t.co/cbNGCA9aZG Updated Pig Code of Practice Expected to Generate Broad Public Interest. #AgChat http://t.co/Fc3h0yHVRy Reports of PED in the U.S. Prompt Calls for Steped Up Biosecurity. #AgChat http://t.co/gdmHE1r5uW New Fusarium Resistant Wheat Offers New Tool for Preventing Disease. #AgChat http://t.co/xWXkTVo0JF
Board Of Directors
MPC Board of Directors 2012
WEST DISTRICT:
Karl Kynoch (Chair)
Phone: 204.535.2387
Cellular: 204.825.7575
Baldur, Manitoba
EAST DISTRICT:
Rick Bergmann (Vice-Chair)
Cellular: 204.371.0222
Steinbach, Manitoba
DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE:
George Matheson (Executive Member)
Phone: 204.467.5941
Cellular: 204.461.0221
Stonewall, Manitoba
NORTH STAR PRODUCERS:
HUTTER SCHWEIN:
James Hofer
Starlite Colony General Delivery
Phone: 204.735.2229 (x 223)
Cell: 204.293.8935
Starbuck, Manitoba
MAPLE LEAF:
HYLIFE:
Claude Vielfaure
HyLife Ltd.
Phone: 204.424.6001
Cell: 204.346.2158
La Broquerie, Manitoba
Chop Talk – Issue #78May 22nd, 2013
View the May 17, 2013 issue of Chop Talk.
News and Events
Canadian Pork Council: US flouting of WTO Ruling on COOL shocking and appallingThursday, May 23, 2013
The United States was required to come into compliance with its World Trade Organization (WTO) obligations in relation to the WTO dispute on its country-of-origin labelling (COOL) regulations today, May 23. The US has not done so. The Canadian Pork Council considers that the USDA revised COOL rule which takes effect today, in fact, exacerbates discrimination against Canadian livestock exports and has denied much needed stability to Canadian hog producers.
SPECIAL UPDATE: Update on Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea VirusWednesday, May 22, 2013
This note is an update to pork producers to be extra vigilant with their herd biosecurity, given that Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus has been found in North America for the first time.
Free safety training for hog farmersThursday, May 16, 2013
Assiniboine Community College is offering two training sessions to ensure all hog producers have the opportunity to become certified. Both sessions are free of charge and attendants must confirm their attendance prior to the course as a minimum number of …
