Hog producers’, pork processors’ and swine veterinarians’ groups have officially launched their joint body to take the lead on managing health issues in the Canadian swine herd.
The new Canadian Swine Health Board (CSHB) has launched its web-site and provided details on its Canadian Swine Health Forum in Saskatoon in July.
“We are looking forward to getting to work,” said CSHB chairman Florian Possberg, founder and deputy chairman of Saskatchewan hog production company Big Sky Farms, in a release.
“The objective of the Forum is to provide an environment for frank and transparent discussion regarding swine health matters with all stakeholders. We are grateful to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada for addressing emerging swine health issues by supporting the CSHB and the Forum.”
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The CSHB, whose members said it’s been formed to “proactively address swine health challenges,” says its three proposed program areas include biosecurity and best management practices, circovirus and emerging diseases and research and long-term disease risk management strategies.
The CSHB’s member organizations include the Canadian Pork Council, Canadian Association of Swine Veterinarians, Canadian Association of Veterinary Colleges, Canadian Centre for Swine Improvement and Canadian Meat Council.
