A Washington State think tank has stated that the cost of compliance with Prop 12 will likely shrink the U.S. national hog herd and lead to further consolidation within the industry.

Uncertainty looms for Manitoba pork in the wake of Prop 12

Smaller U.S. swine herd likely as California regulations take effect, U.S. think tank says

The impacts of a California animal welfare law that took full effect on the first day of 2024 are already being felt, according to Manitoba Pork general manager Cam Dahl. “Yes, Jan. 1 was a deadline but, in truth, Proposition 12 has been enforced since July,” he said. Why it matters: While California might seem





Recommendations include allowing greater flexibility for livestock transporters at the beginning and end of their trips.

Emergency definition in hotseat in transport report

Emergency management and hours of service among concerns for House ag committee

Glacier FarmMedia – Truck drivers can legally exceed their regulated hours if it’s an emergency, but when does animal welfare meet that description? That was among the topics tackled as the House of Commons standing committee on agriculture released its report on challenges facing the livestock transport sector. The report, “Striking a Balance: Electronic Logging







Chair Andy Cardy stands with the winning pork carcass sides at a competition held during the recent Brandon Hog and Livestock Show.

Carcass competition spices up Hog and Livestock Show

Slumping prices have created trying times in the industry, but producer interest was high at trade show

Glacier FarmMedia – Anyone who wanted to meet a young, competitive and chatty hog producer last week just had to hang around outside the glass-fronted hog cooler at the recent Brandon Hog and Livestock Show. Throughout the event, groups of young men, mostly Hutterites, approached the glass and appraised the top five carcasses on display.