Alberta pork
Deadly pig virus that has killed millions of piglets in the U.S. detected in Alberta for the second time
Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) causes severe diarrhea and death in suckling pigs and milder diarrhea in older pigs, according to the Alberta Government. Continue reading
Alberta Pork says disease that kills piglets found in province for first time
Alberta Pork says the disease affects pigs but poses no risk to human health and has not caused any food safety concerns. Continue reading
Rob Breakenridge: Minister’s apology for ‘eat less meat’ tweet misses the mark
It seemed to me – and to others – that it was a needless shot at Alberta’s beef, pork, and poultry industries. Continue reading
Alberta beef and pork producers hope new deal with China will pay big dividends
By Tom Vernon Provincial Affairs Reporter
The increased access is expected to boost exports of pork products by $100 million over the next five years, and $125 million for beef producers over the same time frame. Continue reading
Pork company Olymel takes over Alberta hog producer Pinnacle Farms
Pinnacle, which employs 30 people, has been supplying finishing hogs to Olymel for more than four years. Continue reading
Alberta’s agriculture minister travelling to Asia to seek new trade
Alberta Agriculture Minister Oneil Carlier will spend two weeks in China and South Korea looking for trade opportunities in the two countries. Continue reading