Swine

The Ministry of Agriculture and Agri-Food is investing up to $45.3 million to enhance efforts to prevent African swine fever (ASF) from entering Canada and prepare for a potential outbreak. ASF is a fatal swine disease that spreads through direct and indirect contact with infected pigs, pork, and pork by-products. The Government of Canada is […]

The CEO of the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association is hoping to see a price boost for the livestock sector in the coming year. In a year end interview, Ryder Lee is surprised cattle prices have not been boosted higher this fall by strong demand for meat protein from China because of a swine fever outbreak. Lee […]