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Manitoba’s pork industry gives the province a lot to be proud of
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Manitoba's pork producers have some uncertain waters ahead to navigate, not least of which being an incoming Trump administration in the U.S.
Manitoba’s pork producers have some uncertain waters ahead to navigate, not least of which being an incoming Trump administration in the U.S.
Alberta looks into ‘isolated’ case of PED
Feed, other objects considered possible sources
The source of what’s believed to have been an “isolated” recent case of porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) in southern Alberta was likely either feed or some object brought into the barn, veterinary officials say. The chief provincial veterinarian’s office said it was informed by a private veterinarian on Feb. 24 of a suspected case of
In PED biosecurity, barns are ‘vacuum cleaners’: vet
Despite a steep upward trend in cases, there’s hope winter conditions may mitigate virus spread
Hog barns’ loadout docks are key entry points for PED-carrying dust, and they require close attention as a 2021 outbreak of the virus continues, says a Manitoba veterinarian. “All of our hog barns are essentially gigantic vacuum cleaners, and the warmer the conditions outside, of course, the greater the suction of our vacuum cleaners,” said
Canada’s active PED case count dwindling
Affected Manitoba farms now all presumptive-negative
The number of active outbreaks of porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) on hog farms in Canada has shrunk to a few in Eastern Canada, with affected sites elsewhere now believed negative for the disease. Manitoba Pork announced Wednesday that the last of the premises to report a PED outbreak in that province in 2020 has now
Province underprepared for animal disease, says auditor general
Commodity groups support the audit’s recommendations
Producer groups say they support the auditor general’s recommendations that the province do more to prepare for an animal disease outbreak, but say government staff are working hard to help. “They’ve been highly engaged and they’ve given everything that they can,” said Jenelle Hamblin of the province’s chief veterinary officer and Manitoba Agriculture staff. “I
Manitoba to pilot insurance program against hog disease risks
Pork council study backed with federal, provincial funds
“Private sector solutions” to manage financial risks caused by disease outbreaks on hog farms are on the drawing board in a new Manitoba-led pilot project that could go nationwide. Coming out of a Thursday morning meeting with hog producers in Winnipeg, federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau announced $482,158 from the AgriRisk Initiatives (ARI) arm of
‘Weak positive’ PED turns up in Alberta sample
A “weak positive” finding of the porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) virus from ongoing sampling in Alberta offers a warning that the hog disease may not have yet left the province alone. The chief provincial veterinarian’s office (OCPV) on Monday reported that the agriculture department’s lab in Edmonton on Jan. 22 found a weak PED positive
Manitoba pork producers discuss PED, African swine fever plans
2019 was a ‘disappointing year’ for PED outbreaks after gains made in 2018
Disease management remains a baffling issue for pork producers and top of mind for the Manitoba Pork Council. “It’s been a disappointing year,” said MPC board chair George Matheson, citing 79 confirmed cases of porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) this year. “What we’re doing just doesn’t seem to be working.” Disease prevention was front and centre
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
Manitoba’s latest battle with PED has put a new focus on biosecurity as fall manure spreading gets underway. The province suffered another spate of PED confirmations this month. The Chief Veterinary Office (CVO) had confirmed 78 cases as of Sept. 20, with the last confirmed Sept. 13. Eight of those cases have been added since
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