On September 21, Topigs Norsvin held the official opening of its new nucleus farm Innova Canada. Innova Canada is an important step in the further development of Topigs Norsvin as a global supplier of genetics. The new nucleus farm...
Olymel’s workforce is growing, and once again they are welcoming new team members not only to Cornwall, but to Ontario and Canada as well.
A group of 11 workers from Mexico have arrived in Cornwall and have started their integration...
Farmscape for September 21, 2022
Full Interview 11:04
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Researchers with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine are confident characterizing the epidemiology of Streptococcus suis will lead improved diagnostics and treatment. In an effort to improve the diagnostics and...
A new collaboration between the Manitoba Invasive Swine Eradication Project, Manitoba Pork, and Farm Health Guardian provides another easy way to report wild pig sightings. Wild pig sightings can now be easily collected and automatically reported to Squeal on...
For generations, Manitoba farmers have depended on the land for their livelihoods. As farms have grown, technological advances have helped them increase yields while protecting the land and its natural resources. Hog farming is no different — Manitoba’s hog...
The Windom Fire Department and Ambulance responded to calls at the Hy-Life pork processing plant in Windom last night at approximately 9:00 p.m.
Both the fire department and ambulance arrived on the scene within four minutes. The building was evacuated...
Farmscape for September 13, 2022
Full Interview 6:00
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The Director of Risk Management with HAMS Marketing Services suggests access to labor will be the biggest challenge as the pork packing plants gear up for the heavier fall and...
Farmscape for September 9, 2022
Full Interview 19:43
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The Manager of the Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network says adjusting the fibre content of the feed appears to address the problem of sow mortality resulting from excess intake...
Farmscape for September 7, 2022
Full Interview 19:43
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The Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network reports an increasing number of cases of Coccidiosis have been showing up in Alberta.
Infections that cause diarrhea in pigs were among the highlights...
Farmscape for September 6, 2022
Full Interview 12:28
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The General Manager of Manitoba Pork suggests it's up to farmers to ensure the public is aware of what it takes to maintain a sustainable food supply. An article circulated...