On June 18, 2010 a group of Manitoba hog producers discovered a severe case of animal neglect in a barn near Notre Dame de Lourdes and took immediate action, called RCMP and provincial veterinarians, and worked with the authorities to handle the situation.
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Manitoba Pork Council expresses shock and disgust over this tragic case.
Manitoba’s pork producers are distressed and saddened by this totally unacceptable situation, which reflects a complete rejection of our members’ values and standards of animal care.
We gratefully acknowledge the swift actions of the producers who discovered the problem and the provincial veterinarians who answered the call to help deal with the situation.
MPC fully supports the provincial authorities, led by Dr. Wayne Lees, Chief Veterinary Officer for Manitoba, in this matter. Furthermore, we encourage them to investigate and take the necessary actions to hold the individuals responsible.
Note: In the early morning of June 23, 2010 RCMP and local fire departments were called to a fire at the barn at the centre of this case. The office of the fire commissioner is investigating.y
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Harry Siemens, the journalist, is always on top of things, hearing it first, and then giving the news spiced with personal commentary. Along with his up-to-date website and e-newsletter FarmWatch, he writes for various publications across Western Canada and the U.S., including the AgriPost, Prairie Hog Country, and Western Dairy Farmer.
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