Canada approves PRRS-resistant pigs for manufacturing and importing

Genus PLC/PRRS-Resistant Pig Program

Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency completed independent safety assessments and approved PIC's PRRS-resistant pigs for manufacturing, importing, and sale as food. Canadian regulators concluded that pork from these pigs is as safe and nutritious as conventional pork. Genus indicated it will wait for additional market approvals before launching commercial sales.