Posts tagged Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister highlights cooperation in foreign animal disease preparedness

Saskatchewan's Minister of Agriculture says the cull line being incorporated into the North 49 sow slaughtering plant in Moose Jaw provides the infrastructure to deal with market disruptions triggered by a foreign animal disease. In response to the threat of African swine fever, the Government of Saskatchewan and Sask Pork have committed $1 million swine disease mitigation, including adding a dedicated cull line into the North 49 processing facility.

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Livestock transportation emergencies require a team effort, says Director of Emergency Response

The Director of Saskatchewan Agriculture's Emergency Response and Inspection Unit says the main focus when dealing with a livestock transportation emergency is safety. "Livestock Transportation Emergencies Require a Team Effort," with Trent Catley is the topic of this week’s Sask Pork Spring Seminar Series slated for Thursday, May 5 at 1:30pm.

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