Alberta Pork Weekly Report July 2023

Jul 19, 2023

The Port of Vancouver is the most significant hub for pork being exported out of Canada to foreign markets in Asia. Late last week, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) reached a tentative deal with the B.C. Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) to end a strike by its workers at the Port of Vancouver, which had been ongoing for two weeks. Unfortunately, as of yesterday, the deal was rejected, and the strike continues.

Alberta Pork and the Canadian Pork Council (CPC) have both strongly urged action from the Government of Canada to intervene in the strike, and we will continue to push for a resumption of activities at the port; however, further negotiation, rather than back-to-work legislation, still appears to be the only course of action being taken by the government at this time.

Alberta Pork will keep producers updated on any issues that may occur as a result of the strike, especially the movement of pork and any potential impacts to pigs scheduled for delivery to Alberta’s federal processing plants.

Video: Optimizing Piglet Gut Health for Performance - Dr. Marco de Mik

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, we revisit a conversation with Dr. Marco de Mik, Senior Consultant at Schothorst Feed Research, who explores how to enhance gastrointestinal health in piglets for optimal growth. He shares his expertise on how feed formulation, stomach function, and gastrointestinal health directly impact the pig’s growth and development. Learn how to balance nutrient absorption, reduce diarrhea risks, and optimize feed performance. Tune in on all major platforms!

Click here to read the full research article: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles...

"The stomach is the first barrier to kill bacteria, and it’s crucial for storage, digestion, and antibacterial functions. All of these contribute to overall gastrointestinal health."

Meet the guest: Dr. Marco de Mik / mdemik holds a veterinary medicine degree from Utrecht University and an M.Sc. in Animal Nutrition from Wageningen University. With over a decade of experience in swine nutrition, he currently works as a Senior Consultant at Schothorst Feed Research. He specializes in feed formulation, animal physiology, and metabolism.