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Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium 2014 Audio Special for November 20, 2014

Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium 2014 Audio Special

- Ron Davidson, the director of international trade, government and media relations with the Canadian Meat Council discusses " Opportunities and Barriers to Market Development "
Feature Runs:  11:02

-Brandon Fields, the manager of applied meat science with PIC North America discusses "The Trend Towards Heavier Pigs and the Effect on Profitability."
Feature Runs: 6:13

-Justin Roelofs, a senior financial services officer with AgStar Financial Services discusses "Economic Trends and Challenges Facing the North American Pork Industry."
Feature Runs: 5:40

- Andy Vance, a journalist with Feedstuffs, discusses "Building a YouTube-Proof Pork Industry."
Feature Runs: 10:56

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