Welfare critics take on Quebec festival Saturday, October 3, 2015 The Montreal SPCA and PETA have criticized a festival in Quebec for using live pigs, the Montreal Gazette reports.Sainte-Perpétue, located approximately 30 kilometres south of Trois-Riviéres, has been holding its Festival du Cochon (Pig Festival) since 1978. According to the Gazette, for the last two years the festival has faced criticism from animal welfare groups for its use of live pigs in some events. These include wrestling a greased pig in mud and an "extreme boar challenge." Like many small-town festivals, Sainte-Perpétue hopes to make money and boost tourism. Canada International reports that 6,000 people come each year to see the festival. Montreal SPCA spokesperson Anita Kapuscinska told the Gazette that "we would never allow dogs to be subject to this sort of activity," and urged concerned citizens to boycott this and other such events. Gemma Vaughan, cruelty caseworker for the international animal rights group PETA, told the Montreal Gazette, "Tradition is no excuse for cruelty."According to Radio Canada International, this year Sainte-Perpétue put up signs around the festival grounds warning that protests during the festival would not be tolerated. BP Feeding: In search of the ideal back fat range Manitoba Pork celebrates bacon
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Ont. farmer Tony McQuail reflects on NDP leadership race Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Huron County farmer Tony McQuail is back at Meeting Place Organic Farm in Lucknow after vying to replace Jagmeet Singh as the leader of the federal NDP. “It was a very hopeful and positive experience for me,” he told Farms.com. “I was very pleased with what we were able to bring to the... Read this article online
Livestock Safety Depends on Clean Water Tankers Monday, March 30, 2026 Agricultural experts warn that using inappropriate tankers for hauling water during emergencies can threaten livestock health and survival. During events such as wildfires, floods, and extreme weather, animals often lose access to clean drinking water, forcing farmers to rely on any... Read this article online
Canada’s Farm Show 2026 Drives Global Ag Innovation Monday, March 30, 2026 Canada’s Farm Show 2026, held in Regina, Saskatchewan,earlier in March,successfully brought together farmers, industry leaders, and exhibitors from across Canada and several international markets. The three-day event focused on innovation, collaboration, and growth in the agriculture... Read this article online
Will the USDA Acreage/Stocks Report provide a Market Surprise? Monday, March 30, 2026 On the weekly with Farms.com Risk Management Chief Commodity Strategist Moe Agostino, he shared that the markets moved in unexpected ways during the week of March 23 to 27, as traders closely monitored the upcoming USDA planting intentions and grain stocks reports for potential surprises.... Read this article online