Prairie Swine Centre Receives Program Funding Support from Saskatchewan Agriculture Development Fund
Today the CEO of Prairie Swine Centre, Murray Pettitt would like to announce a five-year $1.9 million contribution to Prairie Swine Centre from Saskatchewan’s Agriculture Development Fund (ADF).
Pork Donations Help Fill Need for Protein at Local Food Banks
Photo Courtesy Saskatoon Food Bank - August 2020
Throughout the summer, Sask Pork initiated partnerships with local processors Drake Meats and Country Choice Meats to carry out significant donations of fresh pork to the Saskatoon Food Bank, Regina Food Bank and Saskatoon Friendship Inn.
Donald's Fine Foods Announces Feasibility Study for Sow Processing Plant in Moose Jaw
Donald's Fine Foods is announcing plans to undertake a feasibility study to determine the viability of converting the former beef plant in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan into a sow processing facility.
CFIA Announces VIDO-InterVac will work with African Swine Fever (ASF) further supporting Canada’s Preparedness Strategy
CFIA’s support increases Canada’s international contribution to combat the spread of ASF. Dr. Volker Gerdts, Director, VIDO-Intervac
Sask Pork Announces New General Manager
Sask Pork Chairman Casey Smit and the Board of Directors are pleased to announce that Mark Ferguson has accepted the position of General Manager for Sask Pork effective August 1.
Canadian pork producers thankful for government’s efforts to prevent African swine fever from impacting the industry
Canadian pork producers were on hand this afternoon to hear Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau speak about the efforts put forth by the federal government to prevent African swine fever (ASF) from entering Canada. Minister Bibeau also announced new funding for detector dogs at Canadian international airports.
Government of Canada responding to the threat of African swine fever
Today, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced new funding of up to $31 million to increase the number of detector dogs at Canadian airports to help prevent illegally imported meat products from entering into Canada.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency Releases new Factsheets on African Swine Fever
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is currently monitoring the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) in parts of Asia and Europe. This is a serious and deadly disease affecting pigs in which there is no vaccine or cure.
CPTPP Legislation Introduced in House of Commons
Canadian pork producers coast to coast were pleased to learn that the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) legislation has been introduced in the House of Commons today. The implementation bill introduced by Minister Champagne follows his tabling of the full text of the agreement on May 23, 2018.
Media Release: Government of Canada Announces $2 million to Study Animal Welfare
Government of Canada Announces $2 million to Study Animal Welfare
New NSERC Research Program in Swine Welfare Announced
A research scientist with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine has been named as the NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Swine Welfare.
Competitiveness of Canadian Pork In Japan Strengthens
The Chair of the Saskatchewan Pork Development Board says the quality of Canadian pork combined with improved market access gives it an edge in the Japanese market.
Canadian Pork Excellence Receives Final CPC Board Approval
Pilot testing of the Canadian pork sector's new on farm food quality and animal care assurance program is now complete and the program has received its final approval.
Sask Pork Announces 2017-19 Board of Directors and Executive
Sask Pork is pleased to announce its 2017-19 Board of Directors.
Real People. Real Food.
Meet Bryan and Tifanie Possberg, owners and operators of B&T Polar Pork Farms near Loreburn, SK.