Canada's pork industry is an economic powerhouse, employing tens of thousands of Canadians and contributing billions to Canada's GDP. As the global demand for pork continues to increase, producers need access to the latest research and technologies to ensure...
Event marks a milestone for Canadian agriculture, Canadian pork industries’ global outreach
The Canadian Pork Council (CPC) celebrates the Government of Canada’s significant investment in the Asia-Pacific market by joining AAFC Minister Lawrence MacAulay in Manila to celebrate the...
Farmscape for February 21, 2024
Full Interview 13:27
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The Government of Canada, Swine Innovation Porc and their research partners have officially launched the Swine Cluster 4 research program. The Swine Cluster research program is an initiative which unites...
Farmscape for February 16, 2024
Full Interview 10:47
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A multi-institutional team of scientists has shown the inclusion of fibre in the diets of developing gilts helps provide the nutritional balance that will avoid over conditioning without hindering the...
In a joint effort to enhance the meat processing industry in Ontario, the Canadian and Ontario governments are channeling over $13 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). The initiative, aimed at supporting independent meat processors and...
Pork processor duBreton is rallying public support against specific regulations in Quebec by launching a petition. The company seeks exclusion from the "Joint Plant of Quebec Pork Producers" and urges amendments to better accommodate the production of specialty hogs...
What happened: Canada is raising international trade concerns regarding two U.S. regulations involving changes to voluntary country-of-origin labeling (VCOOL) and California Proposition 12.
In a meeting last month with U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Canadian Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay said...
Title: The Escalating Challenge of Hybrid Hogs: A Growing Menace in Canada's Southern Provinces
In the past three decades, Canada's southern provinces have been grappling with a unique and escalating challenge—hybrid hogs. These genetically blended creatures, a mix of wild...
Title: CFIA Issues Recall for Kroes Croquettes Frikandellen Over Undeclared Allergen
In an official statement, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has initiated a recall of Kroes Croquettes brand Frikandellen due to the presence of an undisclosed allergen. The product,...
ENDOVAC; a Novel Vaccine for Prevention of Gram-Negative Swine Diseases.
ENDOVAC-Porci with Immune Plus was launched at the 47th Annual Alberta Pork Congress. ENDOVAC was received with great interest as a new tool to combat gram-negative diseases in swine. “ENDOVAC’s...