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Saskatchewan Pork Producers Urged to Implement On-Farm Emergency Response Plans

Saskatchewan’s pork industry is taking proactive steps to prepare for potential animal health emergencies by encouraging producers to develop site-specific on-farm emergency response plans. The initiative aims to ensure preparedness in the event of a foreign animal disease outbreak that could require herd depopulation.

A Strategic Approach to Biosecurity

To support producers in this effort, the Saskatchewan Pork Development Board, in collaboration with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture and the Animal Health Emergency Management project, has released a Mass Euthanasia and Disposal Producer Guide. Additionally, an online workshop is scheduled for February 27th to provide further guidance on implementing effective emergency plans.

Key Steps for Producers

Karolina Steinerova, Producer Services Manager at Sask Pork, emphasized the importance of having a structured plan in place:

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