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Banff Pork Seminar 2016 Audio Special

Rick Bergmann, the Chair of the Canadian Pork Council discusses the work being coordinated through the Canadian Pork Council on behalf of Canada's pork producers.
Feature Runs: 9:41 - Audio

Dr. Doug Mac Dougald, a veterinarian with Southwest Ontario Veterinary Clinic, discusses "Canada's Response to PED: What's Next for Emerging Disease Strategy."
Feature Runs: 6:10 - Audio

Rick Peters, the Vice President Operations with Steve's Livestock Transport, discusses "Biosecurity and Disease Risk Management in Transportation."
Feature Runs: 8:11 - Audio

Dr. Ruurd Zijlstra, Program Co-chair of the Banff Pork Seminar discusses highlights of the 2016 Banff Pork Seminar and what to expect next year.
Feature Runs: 5:47 - Audio

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