Harper Government Invests to Strengthen Canada''s Pork Sector
(firmenpresse) - TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 02/12/15 -- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz today announced investments of nearly $2 million to strengthen traceability and biosecurity in Canada''s pork industry. Minister Ritz made the announcement at the Canada Pork International Annual Meeting in Toronto.
The Canadian Pork Council will receive up to $1.6 million towards the ongoing maintenance and implementation of PigTrace Canada, an industry-led national swine traceability system. The Canadian Swine Health Board (CSHB) will receive up to $351,000 in additional federal funding to assist the industry with the long-term management of swine health issues and the prevention of the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv).
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"The Canadian pork industry is a key driver of jobs and economic growth across the country. Supported by governments and producers, these industry-led organizations are leading the development of world-class traceability and animal health systems that will help secure Canada''s reputation for producing safe, high-quality food."
- Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz
"Today''s announcement will go a long way in helping the pork industry continue its implementation of a world class traceability system and making traceability a feasible and valuable tool for Canadian producers,"
- Canada Pork Council''s Traceability Implementation Committee Chair Normand Martineau.
"Minister Ritz and the federal government have been strong partners in the pork industry''s efforts to minimize the risk to Canada''s excellent swine health status and these initiatives will continue to build and further strengthen the industry,"
- Canadian Swine Health Board Chair,Brian Sullivan
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BACKGROUNDER
Canadian Pork Council''s Pig Trace Canada System
The PigTrace system is designed to track the movement of hogs and give officials the tools to quickly and effectively contain an animal disease outbreak or assist with the response to a food safety issue. Improved response times are critical to minimizing the economic and trade impacts and providing consumers and trading partners with the assurance that Canada''s pork remains safe.
Effective July 1, 2014, federal regulations have made swine traceability mandatory in Canada.
Traceability systems are a key element in helping to protect the health of animals and the public and support food safety. Improved response times are critical to minimizing the economic and trade impacts and providing consumers and trading partners with the assurance that Canada''s pork remains safe.
BACKGROUNDER
Canadian Swine Health Board - Management of Swine Health Issues
Federal funding will be directed towards preventing the spread of the disease through improved biosecurity in trucks and transporters and enhanced swine health surveillance. Activities will include:
Contacts:
Jeff English
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Gerry Ritz
613-773-1059
Media Relations
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
613-773-7972
1-866-345-7972
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Gary Stordy
Manager, Public Relations
Canadian Pork Council
(613) 236-9239 ext:277
613-236-6658 (FAX)
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