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Leadership Training 2019-20

We are now accepting applications for the 2019-20 Ontario Pork Leadership Training program. Designed for aspiring pork producers who are looking for insights, knowledge and tools to become more effective leaders, the program provides rich context to develop the skills and knowledge required to become successful industry leaders. The focus is on helping producers develop the...

Ontario Government Announces New Elora Research Facility

The Province of Ontario has committed $12 million to the construction of a new swine research barn at Elora. Ontario Pork will contribute $3 million to the project and the new barn will replace facilities at Arkell, south of Guelph. Pictured: Randy Pettapiece, Malcolm Campbell, John de Bruyn, Minister Hardeman, Dr. Franco Vaccarino.

July 2, 2019 0 Comments

Swine Health Ontario New Manager – Bethany Davidson-Eng

Swine Health Ontario (SHO) is pleased to announce Bethany Davidson-Eng, Ph.D, P. Ag as the new Manager of Swine Health Ontario. SHO is a leadership team dedicated to ensuring the Ontario industry has a global competitive advantage through swine health excellence.

July 2, 2019 0 Comments

Canadian pork exports to China temporarily suspended by CFIA as a precaution

Canadian pork producers were informed today that China will no longer be accepting Canadian pork products due to concerns regarding the validity of an export certificate. As a result, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has stopped issuing export certificates to China for all pork and beef products as of June 25, 2019. This halt in Canadian exports is not the result of a...

June 26, 2019 0 Comments

Ontario Pork Congress

Ontario Pork Congress
June 19 & 20, 2019
Stratford, ON.

FREE SHARPS DISPOSAL: Wednesday, June 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

www.porkcongress.on.ca

6/19/2019 - 6/20/2019 0 Comments

Farm property incursions are a risk to animals and families

Livestock groups and other farm organizations in Ontario will continue to work with each other, police and government to support the rights of farmers to protect their property from illegal activities.

May 3, 2019 0 Comments

Ontario Pork funds seven new swine research projects

The Ontario Pork Research Committee is pleased to announce that it will fund seven swine-focused research projects this year. The projects include a study of pig feeder space ratios in Ontario nursery and finisher barns; testing methods to identify feed ingredients; and investigating...

April 16, 2019 0 Comments