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Highlights From World Pork Expo 2017

Ken Maschhoff, the President of the National Pork Producers Council, discusses the value of exports to the U.S. pork industry and the importance of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Feature Runs: 9:56
 
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Michael Formica, the Assistant Vice President and Counsel Domestic Policy with the National Pork Producers Council, discusses concerns over environmental regulations affecting the pork industry and positive changes on that front under the Donald Trump administration. Feature Runs: 9:07

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Dr. Patrick Webb, the Director of Swine Health Programs with the National Pork Board, discusses FMD/Secure Pork Supply-Creating an On-Farm Response Infrastructure.. Feature Runs 7:56

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Dr. Liz Wagstrom, the Chief Veterinarian with the National Pork Producers Council, discusses changes to regulations governing the use of antibiotics in livestock production that came into effect January 1, 2017. Feature Runs 7:08

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Special Considerations for Grazing Sheep

Video: Special Considerations for Grazing Sheep

Presented by Christine O'Reilly

Many Canadian grazing recommendations were developed using beef cattle in the prairies. While we have adapted these the forage species and climate in Ontario, other livestock have different needs. Public enemy number one for grazing sheep are gastrointestinal parasites.

The purpose of the Profitable Pasture conference is to bring fresh ideas and new research results to Ontario grazing managers across the ruminant livestock sectors. These conferences have a major focus on pasture management.