Traceability Is Key In Pork Industry

Apr 17, 2017

The PigTrace Canada program has been mandatory in Canada since 2014.

Producers are required to report any movement of their animals, with the intent of having information readily available to respond to a foreign animal disease situation or food safety emergency.

Jeff Clark of the Canadian Pork Council manages the program.

He says they've noticed some interesting trends in the data that's being collected.

"We see some long distance movements, like from Saskatchewan to Quebec for example. Seeing some of those movement trends, even though they might be infrequent, those long distance ones, they're really helpful to prepare for an emergency outbreak if we had a large foreign animal disease in eastern Canada for example. Canada's a big country, but we are connected by transport, so it's good to be aware of the different types of movement patterns we have."

Source : Portageonline

Video: You Be The Judge: Evaluating 8 Breeding Rams!

It's time for some honest feedback here at Ewetopia Farms! Today, we’re showing you all eight rams we used for breeding this year. Instead of just presenting them, we thought it would be fun to create a “Ram Report Card” — where we point out both their strengths and areas for improvement.

But here’s the twist: you be the judge! In the comments, let us know what you like about each ram and what you think could be improved. No ram is ever perfect, but every one of them brings something valuable to the flock. By sharing perspectives, we all learn more about what to look for in good breeding stock.

At Ewetopia Farms, we raise registered Suffolk and Polled Dorset sheep, focusing on high-quality genetics, structure, and friendly temperaments. Evaluating breeding rams is part of the bigger picture of building stronger flocks — and we’re excited to share the process with you.

If you enjoy seeing how we evaluate our animals, follow along by subscribing to our channel. We share daily insights into the joys and challenges of sheep farming here in Canada.