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1. FEDERAL HOG SUBSIDY
There have been requests from
producers who have "lost" copies of
their O.P.P.M.B. statements which
they require to make application for the
Federal Hog Stabilization Subsidy.
To retrieve and reproduce these
documents from our computer files is a
lengthy and painstaking chore. It must
be done by a manual "search" through
the micro -fiche data files by extra
clerical help, and takes considerable
time.
At the July Directors' meeting, the
Board agreed that Head Office would
accept requests from producers to
supply individual records. However,
since it is not fair to finance this
particular operation from the levy
collected from "innocent" producers, it
was decided that there would be a $2.00
charge for each individual statement
(settlement form and cheque) supplied.
Requests for such help should be in
writing and should be made to The
General Manager, O.P.P.M.B. Re-
quests already received will now be
processed automatically (regardless of
the information in the form letter reply
to these producers).
2. O.P.P.M.B. SWINE RESEARCH
The Research Committee O. F. Y.M.B.
have reviewed the numerous submis-
sions made by researchers for funding
of projects during 1980-81.
Three of the projects being funded
are continuing studies. The Board
commitment to research into renewable
energy sources (methane, solar power,
wind power) based at the new research
facilities at Arkell is in its third year; Dr.
S. Rosendal and his research team will
be carrying on the second year of
research into "Haemophilus Pneu-
monia"; and Dr. G.T. King will
complete his two year project dealing
with "Reproductive Efficiency in Swine
Herds".
Further studies concerning mycotox-
icoses in corn and their effect on swine
will be carried out on an O.P.P.M.B.
grant to Dr. T.K. Smith, Ontario
Veterinary College.
3. ONTARIO LIVESTOCK
PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
The O.P.P.M.B. is a member of this
organization which concerns itself with
livestock thefts and rustling. The Assoc-
iation offers rewards to individuals who
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provide information leading to a convic-
tion for livestock theft. The Ontario
Cattlemen's Association matches this
reward in cases of cattle theft.
O.P.P.M.B. Directors would be inter-
ested in hearing from County Associ-
ations as to whether this is a problem in
the case of hogs and whether the
O.P.P.M.B. should adopt the same
policy of matching reward payments.
4. SEMI-ANNUAL MEETING,
The 1980 Semi -Annual Meeting of the
Ontario Pork Producers' Marketing
Board will be held at the Skyline Hotel
on Wednesday, September 10th, 1980.
5. PROVINCIAL SOW-WEANER
STABILIZATION PLAN
The Government of Ontario has
announced the development of this plan
on a five year period, based on the
number of sows held on the farm.
The plan works in 6 month periods
ending on September 30th and March
31st. The first period will be April 1st,
1980 to September 30th, 1980. Stabiliz-
ation payments will be made shortly
after the end of each period and the
calculations will be based on what
happened to prices for market hogs
during the preceding 6 months.
A producer may enroll (voluntarily)
up to 100 sows. Sows eligible to be
included are those that have had a litter
within the past 3 months or are now
re -bred. Gilts held for breeding, or
which have been bred but have not had
a litter cannot be included.
Application forms are being mailed to
all pork producers registered with the
O.P.P.M.B. As well, forms will be
available at your local county Agricul-
tural Office (O.M.A.F.).
The plan is contributory. The pro-
vince will pay out S2.00 for each $1.00
paid by the fanner. Since a pay -out is
expected for the first period, there are
no farmers' fees in the fund.However,
the Commission will withhold 1/5 of the
producers' share of the pay -out at this
time. Farmer fees will be collected later
- once hog prices recover above stabili-
zation levels.
Details on how the calculations are
made and other information will be
available from your local Agricultural
Office or from the Farm Income
Stabilization Commission, O.M.A.F.
(416) 965-1811.
6. CONSUMER RELATIONS
OFFICER
Corrine Labossiere, who will carry out
the functions of the Ontario Pork
Hostess on a full-time basis, will be
available for functions at the county
level upon request to the Promotion
Department, at no charge to the county
7. CANADIAN PORK COUNCIL -
SEMI-ANNUAL MEETING
The 1980 Semi -Annual Meeting of the
Canadian Pork Council was held on July
8th and 9th in Victoria, B.C. Directors
Malcolm, Farrell and Smith attended as
representatives of the O.P.P.M.B.
Topics on the agenda included re-
ports on the state of the industry in each
province; the progress being made by
the National Grading Committee; an
up -date on the Drug Residue situation
and a survey of the various provincial
Stabilization Plans.
ONTARIO WEANER PIG MARKET
COMMITTEE
The "Ad Hoc" Committee of the
O.P.P.M.B. met on July 15th under the
chairmanship of Director Dave Mc-
Donald. Representatives from the
organizing group of the Ontario Weaner
Pig Association were invited to this
meeting and two of their members will
join the Committee.
The efforts of this Committee are
centred around regulation of procedures
at auction sales barns; improvement of
quality; uniformity of reporting and
pricing.
8. ONTARIO FREEZER MEAT
ASSOCIATION
The O.P.P.M.B. has taken an Assoc-
iate Membership in this organization
which has been formed to represent the
interests of wholesale butchers, espec-
ially those involved in supplying bulk
purchases to the consumer.
The basic purpose of the group is to
up -grade the image of the wholesale
butcher. They have agreed to a "Code
of Practice" in regard to bulk beef sales
and the O.P.P.M.B. are recommending
that they also endorse a similar "Code
of Practice" in regard to bulk sales of
pork; in fact, we have compiled such a
document for their consideration.
9. PORK -NUMBER ONE RED MEAT
Federally Inspected Output:
Jan. -April 1980
1979 1980 Change
Million Lbs.
Pork 591.9 735.5 + 0.2
Beef 578.8 579.6 +24.3
SALES DATES:
August 27, 9 a.m. Yorkshire Type
Conference, Ridgtown College
Sept. 4, 7:30 p.m., Quality Swine Gilt &
Boar Sale, Shedden
Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m., All Breed Sale,
Western Fair.
Sept. 15, 7:30 p.m., Kerridge Acres
Production Sale, Shores, Glanworth
Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m., Test Station Boar &
Gilt Sale. New Dundee
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