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The newborn piglet is very dependent on adequate colostrum intake (CI) as a source of passive immunity including antibodies and white blood cells. Colostrum is also an important source of nutrition that helps to maintain body temperature. The amount...
New legislation recognizes important role veterinary technicians play in providing care Today, the Ontario government introduced legislation designed to enhance access to professional animal care. The Enhancing Professional Care for Animals Act would, if passed, pave the way to formalizing the...
Farmscape for March 5, 2024 Full Interview 12:04 Listen The General Manager of Swine Innovation Porc says Swine Cluster 4 brings together over 50 researchers from 13 institutions working collaboratively on 18 pork sector research and knowledge transfer priorities....
In a notable development, organic pork processor duBreton has formally requested exclusion from the collaborative marketing and financing strategy devised by Quebec pork producers. This joint plan, primarily aimed at supporting what duBreton labels as "mass pork production," has...
Adam Grogan named as Chief Operating Officer and Casey Richards moves into the role of President, Maple Leaf Foods USA MISSISSAUGA, ON, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – Maple Leaf Foods, Inc. (“Maple Leaf Foods” or the “Company”) (TSX: MFI) today announced an update to the Company’s strategic focus...
Canada's pork industry is an economic powerhouse, employing tens of thousands of Canadians and contributing billions to Canada's GDP. As the global demand for pork continues to increase, producers need access to the latest research and technologies to ensure...
Event marks a milestone for Canadian agriculture, Canadian pork industries’ global outreach The Canadian Pork Council (CPC) celebrates the Government of Canada’s significant investment in the Asia-Pacific market by joining AAFC Minister Lawrence MacAulay in Manila to celebrate the...
Farmscape for February 21, 2024 Full Interview 13:27 Listen The Government of Canada, Swine Innovation Porc and their research partners have officially launched the Swine Cluster 4 research program. The Swine Cluster research program is an initiative which unites...
Farmscape for February 16, 2024 Full Interview 10:47 Listen A multi-institutional team of scientists has shown the inclusion of fibre in the diets of developing gilts helps provide the nutritional balance that will avoid over conditioning without hindering the...
In a joint effort to enhance the meat processing industry in Ontario, the Canadian and Ontario governments are channeling over $13 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). The initiative, aimed at supporting independent meat processors and...
Pork processor duBreton is rallying public support against specific regulations in Quebec by launching a petition. The company seeks exclusion from the "Joint Plant of Quebec Pork Producers" and urges amendments to better accommodate the production of specialty hogs...
Salmonellosis in humans continues to be one of the most commonly reported gastrointestinal infections in both the European Union (EU) and North America. Pork is one of a number of sources for human salmonellosis outbreaks. It is well understood...
What happened: Canada is raising international trade concerns regarding two U.S. regulations involving changes to voluntary country-of-origin labeling (VCOOL) and California Proposition 12. In a meeting last month with U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Canadian Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay said...
Title: The Escalating Challenge of Hybrid Hogs: A Growing Menace in Canada's Southern Provinces In the past three decades, Canada's southern provinces have been grappling with a unique and escalating challenge—hybrid hogs. These genetically blended creatures, a mix of wild...
Title: CFIA Issues Recall for Kroes Croquettes Frikandellen Over Undeclared Allergen In an official statement, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has initiated a recall of Kroes Croquettes brand Frikandellen due to the presence of an undisclosed allergen. The product,...