Farmscape for December 18, 2023
Full Interview 10:32
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The Chair in Food Systems Leadership with the Ontario Agricultural College at the University of Guelph suggests, when farmers discuss the production of food with their non-farming counterparts, they are...
Farmscape for December 21, 2023
Full Interview 11:35
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A scientist with the University of Saskatchewan suggests the tools to address an outbreak of African Swine Fever need to be in place before the infection makes its way to...
Farmscape for April 19, 2024
Full Interview 12:47
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A new tool being developed by the Western College of Veterinary Medicine will help pork producers and veterinarians assess the economics of their animal welfare practices. The Western College of...
Summary:
The Weekly Hog Market Facts report, compiled by Jaydee Smith, provides a detailed analysis of the hog market for the week ending July 19, 2024. Key highlights include:
Ontario Market: The 100% Base Formula Price increased to $220.83/cwt. The...
Farmscape for August 30, 2021
Full Interview 12:47
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Research underway at the University of Guelph will help pulse growers ensure the novel varieties of pulses they grow meet the protein requirements of the grower finisher pig. Research underway at...
Overview
With extreme weather comes an increased need to concentrate on animal welfare and safety. Cold can cause severe frostbite and death for hogs in transport.
Please review the sections below to learn more about fitness for transport and truck load...
Kendall Weger, Technical Services Specialist at PIC, presented a lot of great data and tips around P1 development in her presentation at the PSC Producer Meetings. A sustainable P1 development program should consist of three important areas, including selection...
Trade emerged as the primary focus at the 2024 Annual General Meeting of Sask Pork, held last week in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. With the renegotiation of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) on the horizon, Saskatchewan’s pork producers expressed a strong...
Farmscape for September 27, 2021
Full Interview 8:34
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A new swine diagnostic extension service offered by Prairie Diagnostic Services is providing extra assistance to veterinarians in translating diagnostic results into clinical actions. Prairie Diagnostic Services is a full-service animal...
Farmscape for January 28, 2022
Full Interview 6:50
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The Manager of Swine Health with Manitoba Pork says, despite declining case numbers, continued strict biosecurity remains key to containing the province's most recent Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea outbreak. Since October 64...