Dead hogs spill onto Perimeter Highway, back up traffic
As many as 20 dead pigs could be seen strewn over the Perimeter Highway Wednesday, backing up traffic. Continue reading
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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
‘We tried saving as many as we could’: Truck driver hauling pigs in B.C. highway crash defends efforts
Truck driver says another semi forced him onto the shoulder of the highway, leading to the crash. Continue reading
Pigs dead, dying and distressed after B.C. highway crash
A truck carrying pigs overturned in B.C.’s Southern Interior early Friday. The pigs, however, weren’t gathered until the afternoon. Continue reading
Cleanup begins after Quinte West barn fire kills hundreds of pigs
By Paul Soucy Videographer
A farm owner in Quinte West is rebuilding after a fire destroyed his barn and hundreds of his pigs. Continue reading
Animal rights group pushes for safety agreement with Burlington pork plant
Toronto Pig Save says a number of close calls with truck drivers at the Fearman’s pork plant in Burlington has led them to request a safety agreement with the company. Continue reading
Calgary council approves changes to allow livestock as emotional support animals
Calgary City Council has approved bylaw changes that will allow people to keep livestock as emotional support animals beginning next year. Continue reading
Fatwa issued against measles vaccine in Muslim-majority Indonesia
Muslim leaders in Indonesia have issued a fatwa against the measles vaccine over an ingredient derived from pigs, although it still recommends getting the shot. Continue reading
Hundreds of pigs die in massive farm fire in Cavan Monaghan Township
Fire crews battled multiple barn fires at Woodleigh Farms in Cavan Monaghan Township on Wednesday morning. Continue reading
Animal rights activist gives water to pigs being transported on Manitoba highway
By Joe Scarpelli Reporter
Video circulating online showing pigs enjoying an unexpected drink on the side of a Manitoba highway has hog producers raising concerns, while animal rights activists say they’re just trying to show compassion. Continue reading