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
News and Events
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Canadian Pork Council: US flouting of WTO Ruling on COOL shocking and appalling
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.
Read MoreSPECIAL UPDATE: Update on Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus
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.
Read MoreFree safety training for hog farmers
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 …
Read MoreVideo tour of a pork plant featuring Temple Grandin
Video Tour of a Pork Plant Featuring Temple Grandin Published on May 7, 2013 A tour of a pork plant guided by Dr. Temple Grandin, Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University and widely considered to be the world’s leading …
Read MoreRetail Council of Canada announcement
Recently, the Retail Council of Canada (RCC) announced that RCC grocery members support the Canadian Pork Council’s process to update the Code of Practice and will work towards sourcing fresh pork products from sows raised in alternative housing practices as defined …
Read MoreIndustry related YouTube videos
Sow Gestation Stalls Agriculture Today talks to Livestock Specialist Joel DeRouchey and Swine Veterinarian Steve Dritz on sow gestation stalls. Chicago moms talk about gestation stalls The Field Moms see and talk about the options for sow housing — gestation …
Read MoreFlood updates
There have been some Manitoba hog operations that have been identified in a zone of possible flooding. MPC urges producers located in these zones to contact their local municipality or flood liaison office for up to date flood information and …
Read MoreFocused on the Future
2012 Public Relations video.
Read MoreMandatory Country of Origin Labeling: Beef, etc.
To view the comments and documents submitted to USDA on their proposed changes to the current COOL regulations.
Read MoreManitoba Pork Council 2013 AGM
Annual General Meeting overview.
Read MoreChop 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 …
