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

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

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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
The floodgates appear set to open on new hog barn construction in Manitoba.
Hogs, News

Pork industry expects hog barn surge

The end of a lengthy moratorium and new lending guidelines are driving a spike in inquiries about building new barns

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A rash of hog barn construction is about to break out in Manitoba. Two formal applications for new hog barns have gone through in the last two weeks and the Manitoba Pork Council is getting a growing number of phone inquiries from producers. Mike Teillet, MPC’s sustainable development manager, said some inquiries are just tire kicking. But genuine interest
Manitoba Pork Council’s Andrew Dickson says CFIA doesn’t truly understand the ramifications of letting a temporary program aimed at keeping PED out of Manitoba lapse.
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CFIA mum on possible extension to transport trailer-cleaning exemption

Pork producers are facing a looming deadline that could introduce 
the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus to Manitoba farms

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The Manitoba Pork Council is scrambling to convince federal officials to extend a program credited with keeping porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) out of the province. Under the program, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency allowed trucks returning to Canada after delivering pigs in the U.S. to be sealed and disinfected back in Manitoba. As of May
“We know we need to have more finisher barns in the province, we need to bring more balance between our production capacity, and our processing capacity.” – Andrew Dickson.
Hogs, Local news

Pork sector builds on hope

Four new barns will be built in 2016

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After years of dealing with new diseases, hog barn restrictions and country-of-origin labelling, pork producers at the annual Manitoba Swine Seminar were told things are looking up for the industry. “There is a lot of good news,” said Andrew Dickson, general manager of the Manitoba Pork Council, during his state-of-the-industry address. He cited the U.S.
MPC hopes to relaunch social media presence in wake of threats
Hogs, Local news

MPC hopes to relaunch social media presence in wake of threats

Staff at the Manitoba Pork Council were threatened after a pig named Mercy was sent to slaughter

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It started with a loose sow and ended with death threats. “It really got out of control very quickly,” said Andrew Dickson, general manager of the Manitoba Pork Council, recalling how public interest in a pig found near Winnipeg’s Perimeter Highway last May quickly evolved into something more sinister. Nicknamed “Mercy the Pig” the sow
Pork industry wants next federal government to improve risk management
Hogs, Livestock

Pork industry wants next federal government to improve risk management

Manitoba pork producers are urged to speak to local election candidates 
about their vision for the industry’s future

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Canadians have heard all about the economy, and they’ve listened to announcements on terrorism and childcare — although not necessarily at the same time — but those on the campaign trail have said little about agriculture in the leadup to the federal election. Now, the Canadian Pork Council and its provincial counterpart are urging pork
“We see the public as somewhat more sympathetic towards the industry now, I’m not saying they’re 100 per cent supportive, they still have questions, they still have concerns, but it’s definitely better now than it was.” – Andrew Dickson
Hogs, Local news

Public more receptive to barn expansion

The Manitoba Pork Council is looking for ways to engage younger audiences

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A new survey on public attitudes towards pork production has found Manitobans still have concerns about construction of new hog barns — but public opinion is going in a positive direction. “We see the public as somewhat more sympathetic towards the industry now, I’m not saying they’re 100 per cent supportive, they still have questions,
young piglet on hay at pig farm
Hogs, News

Pork producers fear increased disease risk from PEDv

U.S. truck washes are known to harbour a deadly pig virus

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A decision by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to end measures intended to keep the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus, or PEDv, out of Manitoba, has producers worried. As of October 1, trucks returning to Canada after dropping swine off in the U.S. will be required to be disinfected and cleaned at American facilities before entering Canada.
pigs on the farm
Hogs, News

PED vaccine could aid in disease fight

Developers are waiting for approval to begin clinical trials

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Pork producers may soon have a powerful new tool in the fight against porcine epidemic diarrhea or PED. The Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization’s International Vaccine Centre at the University of Saskatchewan, better known as VIDO-InterVac, is waiting for final approvals from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to begin clinical trials of a vaccine
Shipping manure by underground pipeline considered feasible
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Shipping manure by underground pipeline considered feasible

New study considers manure transport alternative

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With an increasing number of railway spills causing environmental and human health risks, underground pipelines are touted as a safer way of transporting oil, natural gas and chemicals. Now, it appears, you could add manure to the list. A new study suggests it might be possible in Manitoba to send 60 million gallons of liquid

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