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Cash a barrier for hedging hogs

Pork producers have received federal funding to find ways of making the futures market less risky

By Shannon VanRaes July 28, 2015

The Canadian Pork Council is exploring the possibility of using forward pricing programs as a risk management tool, but are concerned not all producers will have enough on-hand cash needed for hedging. “With hedging, you need to have cash for the calls and so on, security money,” explained council chairman and Manitoba producer Rick Bergmann.

Hogs, Livestock

Changes to satisfy hog enrichment don’t have to be expensive

Hog producers are looking at ways of meeting new animal care requirements as they come into effect

By Shannon VanRaes May 20, 2015

As Manitoba hog producers begin implementing the new code of practice, it’s clear that sow barn conversions are top of mind. “We’ve had a lot of questions looking for clarity about the group housing; there are different requirements,” noted Yolande Seddon, a researcher at the Prairie Swine Centre in Saskatchewan. As of last year, the

Hogs, Livestock, Markets

USDA hog report confirms active herd growth as PED fears ease

By GFM Network News, Theopolis Waters March 27, 2015

Reuters — The U.S. hog herd grew seven per cent during the December-February quarter versus the same period last year, a U.S. Department of Agriculture report showed on Friday, reflecting producer profitability and the less-severe porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) virus, said analysts. Hog farmers willingly expanded their herds after vaccines and tighter biosecurity measures offset

(Manitoba Co-operator file photo by Laura Rance)

Hogs, Livestock, Markets

Strong hog sector facing uncertain 2015

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin December 9, 2014

CNS Canada — Western Canadian hog farmers are facing an uncertain future from a marketing perspective heading into 2015, with a number of factors on both the supply and demand sides of the equation that could swing prices one way or the other. “After a very profitable 2014… we’re at pivot point,” said Tyler Fulton,

Hogs, Livestock, Weather

PED pops back up in southwestern Ontario

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff November 14, 2014

A farrow-to-finish hog operation in southwestern Ontario is home to the province’s 64th on-farm case of porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED), its first such case in almost four months. The farm, in Middlesex County, reported “clinical signs” of the PED virus (PEDv) and submitted samples for testing Monday. Laboratory confirmation was received Tuesday, Ontario Pork said

Hogs, Livestock

Quebec turns up second case of PEDv in hogs

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff November 7, 2014

Quebec has confirmed its second instance of porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) in hogs, this time at a feeding operation in the Monteregie district. Biosecurity measures have been ramped up “promptly” at the unnamed farm to avoid the spread of the PED virus (PEDv) to other hog operations, the provincial ag ministry said in a release

Beef cattle, Hogs, Livestock

U.S. groups suing FDA over ractopamine approvals

By GFM Network News, P.J. Huffstutter November 7, 2014

Chicago | Reuters –– A group of environmental and public health groups sued the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday, seeking to set aside the agency’s approvals for feed additives containing ractopamine that are used to boost the weight of cattle and pigs. The groups, in two related lawsuits filed in federal court, claim

Beef cattle, Hogs, Livestock, News

U.S. set to continue COOL fight at WTO

A third ruling backing Canada’s complaint  will likely be appealed

By Alex Binkley November 3, 2014

Despite three straight rejections of its controversial country-of-origin labelling (COOL) program on imported beef and pork by the World Trade Organization, various reports suggest the United States isn’t prepared to concede defeat on the issue. It’s expected to appeal a Compliance Panel ruling that solidly endorsed two earlier WTO panel decisions that COOL violates international

Hogs, Livestock, Local news

False positive means one less confirmed case of PEDv in province

A fifth hog barn once thought to contain the virus that causes PED has been cleared  after an extensive investigation and further testing

By Shannon VanRaes October 21, 2014

A fifth farm in Manitoba has not been infected with porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) after all. The province had issued a bulletin Oct. 1 indicating a nursery finisher barn had tested positive for the virus, but subsequent tests found no trace of porcine epidemic diarrhea at the farm. “Really what it comes down to is

Hogs, Livestock, Local news

Significant animal welfare issues found at Austin hog barn

It was more than two years ago that provincial officials had to shoot 1,300 hogs near Austin

By Shannon VanRaes October 13, 2014

No charges will be laid following a two-year investigation into circumstances leading to the mass euthanization of hogs at a barn near Austin in September 2012. A spokesperson for the Office of the Chief Veterinarian said the case was handed over to Manitoba Justice last summer after a significant investigation, which included interviewing multiple witnesses.

Daily Network News

Health Canada stops sales of coccidiosis medication Deccox on procedural issue

Canadian cattle herd sees first annual increase since 2018

Olymel parent company sees increased earnings in 2025

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