Better Pork - October 2016

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3 Better Pork October 2016
Vol. 18 No. 5
EDITORIAL & LAYOUT
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Norman Dunn
Diego Flammini
Dennis Furlan
Abhinesh Gopal
Janice Murphy
Ernest Sanford
Lilian Schaer
Richard Smelski
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Beyond the Barn..................... 4
Pork News & Views................ 17
Up Close.............................. 22
Herd Health.......................... 30
Nutrition.............................. 32
Swine Health Ontario............. 35
Moe’s Market Minute............. 36
Second Look......................... 38
Depa r tmen t s
Getting with the plan
An emergency can happen at anytime and in anyplace
on the farm operation. Are you prepared? ...... 6
Selling Swine Welfare
Europe’s food and farming sector is convinced that animal welfare
labelling wins more consumers for pork. Enter Danish and Dutch
scientists with a new approach to pork labelling....... 15
Fea t u r es
Emergency plans save lives
In follow-up to Better Pork’s June cover story on barn fires, writer Dennis
Furlan examines ways in which producers can develop procedures to man-
age an on-farm emergency. Having such plans in place can help to reduce the
loss of life (both human and animal) or property, as well as to reduce the risk
of environmental damages.
In another feature, writer Norman Dunn highlights the Danish develop-
ment of a new pork labelling program. Given the seemingly mounting con-
sumer interest in animal welfare, it is interesting to learn of industry initia-
tives in other countries and to reflect on possibilities for more local markets.
We have also made some additions to our Better Pork departments. We
are pleased to welcome the return of Janice Murphy and her informative
Nutrition department. Given the growing conditions this year, some produc-
ers are perhaps wondering about the potential impact of the drought on the
corn feed quality. Murphy explores some research findings on this topic.
We’re happy to announce a new department highlighting the activities of
Swine Health Ontario – a leadership team focused on swine health manage-
ment. This month, writer Lilian Schaer outlines the organization’s Porcine
Epidemic Diarrhea elimination plan.
We hope you find the current edition of Better Pork interesting, informa-
tive and engaging. As always, please feel free to contact me to discuss the
current challenges and opportunities in the swine industry. BP
ANDREA M. GAL
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