Archives: Resources

September 6, 2024
ASF Town Hall Day 1

The Canadian Pork Council hosted an ASF focused two-day town hall. Topics of discussion included the Pan Canadian Action Plan for ASF, wild pigs, surveillance and preparedness. The following resources were shared during Day 1….

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Feed Ingredients and Feed Transmission

ASF and other foreign animal diseases (FAD) can be transmitted via feed or feed ingredients imported from countries where these diseases are present….

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ASF Prevention in Canada

Stakeholders from all corners of the Canadian pork industry are coming together to prevent ASF from affecting the Canadian pig herd. …

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ASF Around the World

The highest risk factor for ASF entering Canada is travellers coming in contact with the virus and bringing it back on their clothing and footwear, and people smuggling in infected pork and pork products. …

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September 5, 2024
Small Scale Producers: Overview

The Canadian Pork Council represents over 7000 commercial pork producers in Canada who are members of provincial associations, but it is recognized there are many more people who own and take care of pigs. …

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Canadian Small-Scale Pig Farming Manual

Download the document to view the Canadian Small-Scale Pig Farming Manual….

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Top 10 Things to Know About Raising Pigs

Download the document to learn about the top 10 important things when it comes to raising pigs….

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September 4, 2024
Hog Price Indicator

Under the direction of the Business Risk Management Committee, a consulting team completed its study exploring the opportunity and feasibility of establishing a Made-in-Canada Hog Price Indicator that better reflects the value of Canadian pigs. Download the Executive summary and Report from the sidebar to learn more….

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ASF: Update to Procedures – August 2018

Download the document from the sidebar to learn about updates surrounding ASF for producers (as of August 2018)…

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