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Manure management specialist Scott Dick was one of the industry partners recently recognized by the Manitoba Pork Council.

Manitoba Pork recognizes industry participants at AGM

Steve’s Livestock Transport and manure management specialist Scott Dick were singled out for  ongoing contributions to pork sector’s success

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff April 26, 2016

Manitoba Pork Council (MPC) has recognized two industry partners who have contributed to the overall success of the pork business at its 2016 annual general meeting. The group presented awards to Steve’s Livestock Transport and Agra-Gold Consulting co-founder Scott Dick to recognize their ongoing commitment to the hog sector. Steve’s Livestock Transport was recognized for

News

Agriculture Canada launches emergency management consultation

Agriculture faces evolving and increasingly complex risks in a more volatile climate

By Alex Binkley March 1, 2016

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is looking for industry input into the question of how to respond to the special changes faced by agriculture in natural disasters or emergency disease outbreaks. In partnership with the provinces, a draft Strategic Emergency Management Framework for Agriculture in Canada has been prepared on ways the existing system could be

Nose-to-nose contact is a primary means for transmission of respiratory diseases between horses.

Livestock

Biosecurity practices for horses

Horse Health: Infectious organisms are effective 'hitchhikers' so avoid sharing water buckets and equipment at shows

By Carol Shwetz February 3, 2016

Biosecurity measures do not need to be complicated or expensive undertakings to be effective. In fact the simplest of practices can make the most difference. Infectious and contagious diseases are not random events, rather the disease requires a chain of events to manifest — like the perfect storm. The viral, bacterial, parasitic or fungal pathogens

Hogs, Livestock

PAMI trials new technology for cleaning swine trailers

Researchers have developed a promising new prototype that has the ability to clean  swine trailers more efficiently while maintaining biosecurity standards

By Jennifer Paige January 20, 2016

New technology for cleaning swine transportation trailers is showing promise in reducing labour and water requirements while maintaining or possibly improving biosecurity-related outcomes. “We believe that the system we are proposing is not an ultimate solution, but it certainly represents a good solution to better handle biosecurity concerns,” said Hubert Landry, research scientist with the

General manager of Manitoba Beef Producers, Melinda German, reviewed the group’s efforts and advancements over the past year at the District 7 meeting held in Strathclair on November 6.

Beef cattle, Local news

Manitoba Beef Producers provide industry, organization updates

Beef producers are meeting throughout the province

By Jennifer Paige November 23, 2015

Beef producers have been filling community halls across the province over the past month to hear updates on animal health concerns, industry support tools and progress made on trade agreements and research initiatives. Members of the Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) organization gathered in Strathclair on November 6 as general manger, Melinda German reviewed efforts made

Kelsie the beagle is in training to become one of New Zealand’s front-line defenders in the battle for biosecurity.

Livestock, News

New Zealand’s constant battle with invasive species

Agriculture is considered New Zealand’s primary industry, but the incursion of disease and pests  poses a constant threat to farmers on the island nation

By Shannon VanRaes November 5, 2015

Biosecurity doesn’t get much cuter than this, and the Kiwis know it. Floppy-eared beagles, with patches of tan and white fur, greet visitors and returning locals alike as they disembark at any of New Zealand’s international airports. But the friendly and curious canines play a vital role in New Zealand’s intense network of biosecurity measures,

The Rural Veterinary Task Force (RVTF) held three public consultations last week in Dauphin, Brandon and Stonewall. RVTF members, (l-r) Bertha Russell-Langan, Dr. Paul Schneider, and Merv Starzky.

Livestock, Local news

Task force meets with public about rural vet services

Rural Veterinary Task Force members say there have been a number of industry changes impacting service demands since the previous system review in 2008

By Jennifer Paige October 30, 2015

The Rural Veterinary Task Force (RVTF) held public consultations in Dauphin, Brandon and Stonewall last week as a part of an overall review of the provincial service. Task force members include Dr. Paul Schneider, Merv Starzky, and Bertha Russell-Langan. They have met virtually every aspect of the rural veterinary services system, including practising veterinarians, veterinary

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VIDEO: Man’s best friend helps maintain biosecurity in New Zealand

Manitoba Co-operator reporter Shannon VanRaes on assignment at the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists in New Zealand

By Shannon VanRaes October 19, 2015

One of Brett Hickman’s duties with New Zealand’s border patrol is on maintaining biosecurity, especially important with travellers attempting to bring in fruit, vegetables or animals. Sniffer dogs – in this case, Kelsie, a beagle puppy in training – are one important tool border patrol uses to prohibit people from bringing items such as these into

Visitors to Newest Poultry Farms Inc. don protective footwear on Open Farm Day.

Opinion

Opinion: How open is Open Farm Day?

Livestock industry is risking its social licence

By Shannon VanRaes October 5, 2015

In many ways, Open Farm Day is an oxymoron. As much as it tries to help the public understand modern farming, it often reinforces just how inaccessible it has become. Lured by the promise of a chicken farmer’s barn and broilers, I headed out early on Sept. 20 to see the only poultry operation on

PEDv spread like wildfire in the U.S., but Canada successfully limited its spread.

Hogs, Livestock

Standing tall: How Canada’s pork sector survived the attack of a killer virus

PEDv decimated the U.S. hog herd, but Canada showed how to do biosecurity right

By Alexis Kienlen September 16, 2015

When it comes to finding expert advice on biosecurity, cattle producers might want to sit down with their local hog farmer. The country’s outstanding record on controlling the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus has a host of lessons for the cattle sector, says a swine veterinarian who was deeply involved in Alberta’s battle against PEDv. Start

Daily Network News

Feed Grain Weekly: Seasonal gains expected this spring

Klassen: Stronger barley prices weigh on feeder cattle values

Russia stops ammonium nitrate exports for one month amid global supply crunch

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