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Key Highlights:
Consumption and Demand:
Canadian pork consumption increased by over 14% in 2023, reaching nearly 23 kilograms per person, the highest since 2015.
Pork demand surged by over 10%, the largest increase since 1984.
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Farmscape for June 3, 2024
Full Interview 10:32
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The Industry Programs Manager with Alberta Pork says hunters and wildlife, such as bears, add to the challenges of locating feral wild boar. Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, Alberta Pork and...
Swine Innovation Porc (SIP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ravneet Kaur as Manager of Research Development, effective July 2, 2024.
As Manager of Research Development, Ravneet will serve as a key liaison between SIP and the Canadian pork...
A pork processing plant in central Alberta remains closed with no immediate plans for repairs or reopening following a fire on June 17. The fire has left a significant impact on the local community, as Sunterra Meats in Trochu,...
Farmscape for June 25, 2024
Full Interview 13:07
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The Wild Boar Specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation suggests the time to address the wild boar situation is when their numbers are still low. The risk of the spread...
The Stratford Rotary Complex welcomed attendees for the 51st Annual Ontario Pork Congress (OPC) held from June 19th – 20th.
Visitors didn't let high-humid temperatures stop them from enjoying everything the pork industry has to offer, with several thousand attendees...
Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems convert sunlight directly into electricity using solar panels. These systems can significantly reduce reliance on grid electricity, resulting in lower energy costs and reduced carbon footprint. Swine producers can install solar panels on...
It has become more clear over time that feed ingredients and complete feed can present a biosecurity risk. Prevention of contamination is obviously important, but it can be a daunting task because there are many critical control points. Another...
Farmscape for June 19, 2024
Full Interview 19:01
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A series of surveys of practicing swine veterinarians conducted by the Western College of Veterinary Medicine suggests a need to step up the recruitment of veterinary students. In response to...
Background & Objectives
Porcine Circovirus type 2 (PCV2) is a ubiquitous virus that can lead to significant production losses in all of its clinical manifestations: PCV2 systemic disease (PCV2-SD), PCV2 reproductive disease (PCV2-RD), porcine dermatitis and nephropathy syndrome (PDNS)
and subclinical...