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Lesson of precedent-setting hearing: ‘Avoid at all costs’
A contentious appeal over a quashed quarry application shows early consultation is key, says Grant Melnychuk of Manitoba Pork

Pork sector still facing uncertain landscape
The effects of market disruption from COVID-19 and plant closures has yet to dissipate, leaving many questions for the sector

Coronavirus causes challenges and opportunities for producers
Some temporary foreign workers capitalizing on changes to extend stays in Canada, one expert says

Pork sector looks for coronavirus answers
COVID-19: The pork sector’s labour- and human-intensive production system has added an extra challenge to maintaining the value chain

Manitoba to pilot insurance program against hog disease risks
Pork council study backed with federal, provincial funds

Federal government confident in African swine fever outbreak response
Animal Health Canada is the new body that would help form a cohesive national response

Manitoba pork producers discuss PED, African swine fever plans
2019 was a ‘disappointing year’ for PED outbreaks after gains made in 2018

Precautions urged as PED outbreak enters fall manure-spreading season
Producers are getting ready to begin fall spreading, but some manure lagoons will need extra precautions as the province’s PED numbers climb

No rolling the dice on PED says Manitoba Pork Council
PEDv has broken into both central and northeastern Manitoba, and barns in newly impacted areas might not be ready for the threat

PigTRACE price to go up
Tag prices will go up 20 cents for small tags and 35 cents for large tags as of Aug. 1