Canada: Pork exports saw significant growth in 2020

Now that slaughterhouses are recovering from backlogs due to COVID-19, what will next year have in store for Canada's swine industry?

Permitted levels of zinc allowed in starter piglet diets are under discussion as Canada reviews its Feeds Regulations.

This arrangement would serve to minimize trade impacts to the Canadian swine sector while protecting the swine populations in both countries.

Canada is still contending with backlogged pigs from slaughterhouse shut-downs due to COVID-19. Find out what implications this will have on 2021 production and trade.

USDA and CFIA establish a protocol to minimize trade disruptions in the event of an ASF detection in feral swine.

Governments funding Meat and Poultry Ontario study to increase efficiency and capacity in meat processing.

Average hog prices in Alberta were down 9% from 2019.

Investment will protect and enhance animal welfare, biosecurity and food supply chain.

Hog slaughter in Canada is up slightly from 2019 while exports have increased 18% year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2020.

The agency will support the competitiveness and sustainability of the pork sector by enabling the development and implementation of promotional and research activities.

As Canada's plant-based food industry grows, the Government is working to provide greater clarity on the regulations that apply to meat and plant-based substitutes.

The working group, North American Swine Health, was created by health authorities from Mexico, the United States, and Canada, in collaboration with the meat industry in each of the countries.