Canada invests $7 million to improve meat processing in Ontario

The Canadian swine sector will see slaughter levels recover somewhat in 2022 however disease impacts will see a slightly smaller pig crop in 2022 amidst higher losses.

Two projects aimed at ASF and PED prevention and control will protect animal health and ensure the international competitiveness of the Manitoba pork industry.

An investment of more than $4.6 million will go to three projects to grow the pork industry and to help farms face the threat of ASF.

These amendments establish proactive measures that recognize the importance of biosecurity practices and ensure that biosecurity zones are protected.

The arrangement allows for the safe trade of swine products from disease-free zones in Canada in the event of an ASF outbreak.

Over 60% of Canada’s production that was previously eligible for export to China is currently suspended.

Now that slaughterhouses are recovering from backlogs due to COVID-19, what will next year have in store for Canada's swine industry?

Permitted levels of zinc allowed in starter piglet diets are under discussion as Canada reviews its Feeds Regulations.

This arrangement would serve to minimize trade impacts to the Canadian swine sector while protecting the swine populations in both countries.

The Argentine National Agrifood Health and Quality Service (Senasa) conducted the sanitary controls and authorized the importation of the first shipment of breeding pigs from Canada.

Canada is still contending with backlogged pigs from slaughterhouse shut-downs due to COVID-19. Find out what implications this will have on 2021 production and trade.

USDA and CFIA establish a protocol to minimize trade disruptions in the event of an ASF detection in feral swine.

Governments funding Meat and Poultry Ontario study to increase efficiency and capacity in meat processing.