New Fusarium Resistant Wheat Offers New Tool for Preventing Disease. #AgChat http://t.co/xWXkTVo0JF For updates on what's going on at MPC, read our #newsletter. Chop Talk: Issue # 78 - http://t.co/KiCmJ9ZNnT Trying out new #pork recipes all day for the website #Bacon wrapped stuffed loin. http://t.co/RZbcJhzKwn @interlakelife It's a good video and it depicts what goes on in MB plants. MB doesn't have a video like this out but maybe one day we will. It's nearly May Long weekend - time to bust out the grill and #BBQ your fav #pork recipe. Find some tasty ones here! http://t.co/xSmc9VoExD
Programs and Services
To ensure producers have access to all the support and advice they need to be competitive, successful and informed, Manitoba Pork Council (MPC) provides a comprehensive suite of programs and services producers can use.
Financial Programs
MPC provides financial advice, assistance and program funding for Manitoba Hog Producers.
Producer Registration
All hog producers and hog production premises must register with MPC. You can find all of the forms, requirements and information you need here.
Transportation
Find out how to transport hogs, be it from barn to barn or to the processor in a safe, stress less and humane way plus information on the Emergency Response Unit.
Swine Health and Disease Management
To maintain high herd health, MPC provides producers with a variety of tools and information on best biosecurity practices, PRRS, and other diseases that affect pigs.
Manitoba Hog Grading
Access all of the information you need on MPC’s Manitoba Hog Grading service.
Industry Training
Find all of the training programs and courses offered by MPC in conjunction with Assiniboine Community College for members of the hog production and transport industries.
CQA / ACA
Find all of the information you need on CQA and ACA programs that are administered by MPC which provide producers with the ability to validate that specific standards are being used in the production of pork for consumers.
Workplace Safety and Health / HR
MPC in conjunction with the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba have provided a detailed list of information and resources with the goal of improving working conditions and worker safety within the hog production industry.
Emergency Response
A comprehensive list of contact numbers and information you need in the case of Hog Transportation Accidents, Manure Storage System Failures, Power Line Emergencies, Animal Neglect and Emotional Crisis.
Pig Trace Canada
PigTrace Canada is an industry-lead initiative of the Canadian Pork Council that has developed a world-class swine traceability system.
Chop Talk – Issue #77May 6th, 2013
View the May 3, 2013 issue of Chop Talk.
News and Events
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 …
Video tour of a oork plant featuring Temple GrandinThursday, May 09, 2013
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 …
Retail Council of Canada announcementWednesday, May 08, 2013
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 …
