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U.S. pig virus cases see biggest weekly rise since discovery

By GFM Network News January 30, 2014

Reuters — Confirmed cases of a deadly pig virus spreading across the U.S. Hog Belt jumped by 215 to its highest weekly increase since it was discovered in the country in April 2013, according to USDA’s National Animal Health Laboratory Network. NAHLN announced the rise in cases of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv) on Wednesday. […] Read more

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Fourth Ont. hog farm hit by diarrhea virus, official says

By GFM Network News January 29, 2014

Reuters — The piglet-killing porcine epidemic diarrhea virus has spread to a fourth farm in the Ontario, the provincial government said Wednesday, despite the hog industry’s efforts to stop it by disinfecting delivery trucks and clothing used on farms. The virus has killed more than one million piglets in the U.S. but it has so far […] Read more

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Ont. hog industry backed for added biosecurity measures

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News January 29, 2014

Ontario hog producers can expect new public funding to help step up biosecurity at “critical points,” following the arrival of the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv) in the province on at least two farms. The provincial government on Tuesday pledged $2 million for Ontario Pork to back “industry-wide investments to improve biosecurity measures at critical […] Read more

Revised U.S. laws requiring retailers to carry specific country-of-origin labels on muscle cuts go back to a WTO compliance panel next month for review. (Canada Beef Inc. photo)

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets

No changes seen to COOL in new U.S. Farm Bill

By GFM Network News January 28, 2014

Canadian livestock groups’ hopes for change in the U.S. government’s mandatory country-of-origin labelling (COOL) laws on meat now return to the World Trade Organization (WTO), as no such changes have shown up in the U.S. Congress’ proposed new Farm Bill. U.S. Senate and House negotiators on Monday announced a bipartisan deal on a new five-year […] Read more

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PED virus hits second SW Ont. hog farm

By GFM Network News January 27, 2014

Now also suspected on third farm; industry launches task force “The reality has changed” for Ontario’s hog industry with a second, and possibly third, case of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus now found in the Chatham-Kent area. “Since the virus is highly contagious, its presence in Canada is not unexpected and more cases are expected in […] Read more

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Olymel to run Coop federee’s hog farmer services

By GFM Network News January 26, 2014

Quebec’s biggest agrifood company plans to put its services for hog farmers — such as hog herd management, animal welfare and meat quality and its swine genetics arm — under the wing of its meat packing business. La Coop federee, Quebec’s federation of ag co-operatives, announced Friday it will make those operations, including those of […] Read more

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Livestock price insurance pilot to cover West

By GFM Network News January 26, 2014

Livestock producers in the four western provinces can expect details in March on a four-year pilot program to insure against unexpected price declines. Speaking Friday at the Canadian Bull Congress at Camrose, Alta., federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and three of the four provincial governments announced a rollout this spring for a pilot of the Western […] Read more

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Piglet diarrhea virus confirmed on Ont. hog farm

By GFM Network News January 23, 2014

Virus also found on swab at Que. pork plant unloading dock Federal and provincial officials have confirmed the arrival of the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv) on a hog farm in southwestern Ontario’s Middlesex County. “We’ve suspected this day may come…and we’re working with stakeholders across Canada to stay on top of this,” Dr. Greg […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets

Canada, Korea in ‘tremendous’ free trade talks: Ritz

By Rod Nickel, GFM Network News January 20, 2014

Canada and South Korea are having “tremendous discussions” toward a free-trade agreement, said Canada’s Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz — a deal that could increase trade in meat and autos. Talks began in 2005, but were later hung up over disputes such as a delay in South Korea scrapping its ban on Canadian beef. South Korea […] Read more

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