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Most Pork Operations Planning to Move to Group Housing Expected to Convert Existing Operations

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Most Pork Operations Planning to Move to Group Housing Expected to Convert Existing Operations

Farmscape for May 13, 2013 Full Interview 20:22 Listen A researcher with the University of Manitoba says the majority of Canadian pork producers making the switch to group housing of gestating sows will be looking at converting existing operations. Facing... (Continue reading)

Canadian Swine Farms are Switching to Blue- Elmspring Colony

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Canadian Swine Farms are Switching to Blue- Elmspring Colony

More than 4.6 million doses of Foster™ PCV vaccine are already protecting Canadian swine herds With four months of immunity, Fostera PCV is a vaccine that helps prevent viremia. And only Fostera PCV is backed by a dedicated swine team,... (Continue reading)

Stahlville Colony Wins 2013 Alltech Canada Gator Giveaway

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Stahlville Colony Wins 2013 Alltech Canada Gator Giveaway

More than 360 farmers from Western Canada attended Alltech’s Gator Giveaway on April 25th to discuss the latest industry challenges and trends and to find out which farmer would go home with a new 625i John Deere Gator.  Stahlville Colony... (Continue reading)

Western Hog Journal Spring 2013 Issue

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Western Hog Journal Spring 2013 Issue

Download The Complete Magazine Name of Publication: Western Hog Journal Address: 4828-89 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 5K1 Phone: 403-782-3776 Fax: 403-782-4161 Email: whj@albertapork.com Website: www.albertapork.com Contact Person/Position: Bernie Peet – Business Manager and Editorial Director Publication Frequency: 4 times per... (Continue reading)

Leading and Learning For swine producers, having a healthy herd is paramount to the bottom line

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 Leading and Learning  For swine producers, having a healthy herd is paramount to the bottom line

Leading and Learning For swine producers, having a healthy herd is paramount to the bottom line. Working closely with our customers, Boehringer Ingelheim gains an understanding of the daily challenges they face and the evolving threats to their herds, such... (Continue reading)

It’s Official! Alberta Pork Producers Select Two New Directors for Region 3

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It's Official! Alberta Pork Producers Select Two New Directors for Region 3

On April 19, 2013, Alberta Pork received 2 nominations for the 2 available board positions in Region 3. As a result, the following producers have been elected by acclamation: Region 3:   Dan Majeau Jaco Poot Congratulations and welcome to new... (Continue reading)

Canadian Swine Farms are Switching to Blue- Fairlane Colony, Alberta

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Canadian Swine Farms are Switching to Blue- Fairlane Colony,  Alberta

“Fairlane Colony has been producing pigs for more than 25 years. We use many Zoetis products such as FarrowSure® GOLD B, FluSure XP™ and Draxxin®. When Fostera™ PCV came out, we decided to see how it worked on our farm.... (Continue reading)

Signature Genes Probe List for March 2013

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Signature Genes Probe List for March 2013

Download The Probe At Signature Genes we have 30 years of purebred Duroc breeding to our name. Over that period of time we have supplied the Canadian and International market with thousands of high performance purebred Durocs Boars that threw... (Continue reading)

Manitoba Pork Council announces Pork Industry Awards

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Manitoba Pork Council announces Pork Industry Awards

Manitoba Pork Council (MPC) announced the recipients of its 2013 Pork Industry Awards. The Pork Industry Awards recognize excellence in Manitoba’s pork industry and are presented annually to individuals, groups and organizations that have made significant contributions to pork production.... (Continue reading)

Canadian Swine Farms are Switching to Blue- East Raymond Colony, Alberta

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Canadian Swine Farms are Switching to Blue- East Raymond Colony, Alberta

“We have been in production since 1988. We operate a 350 sow to finish operation and vaccinate 9,500 finished pigs/year. We noticed the Switch to Blue campaign and know that Zoetis has a good reputation, so we asked our veterinarian... (Continue reading)

That’s a Rap: Alberta Pork Concludes Biosecurity/Code of Practice Sessions

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That's a Rap: Alberta Pork Concludes Biosecurity/Code of Practice Sessions

In our ongoing efforts to keep producers informed and gather their input on key issues, Alberta Pork recently concluded a series of Biosecurity/Code of Practice rap sessions throughout the province in February and March of 2013. In addition to wrapping... (Continue reading)

Hypor Names Carl Easau New Sales Representative

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 Hypor Names Carl Easau New Sales Representative

Hypor, a global leader in swine genetics, has named Carl Esau our new Sales Representative for Manitoba and Southern Saskatchewan.  Carl lives in South East Manitoba and will be in charge of providing technical service and sales support to our... (Continue reading)

Increased Nutritional Variability of Corn DDGS Prompts Need for New Tools to Measure Nutritional Profiles

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Increased Nutritional Variability of Corn DDGS Prompts Need for New Tools to Measure Nutritional Profiles

Farmscape for March 25, 2013 Full Interview 8:09 Listen An animal science professor with the University of Minnesota says the added nutritional variability caused by the extraction of oil from corn dried distillers grains with solubles has raised the need... (Continue reading)

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