The relative importance of human influenza virus transmission via aerosols is not well understood but some experimental data suggest that aerosol transmission may occur in humans in some cases. These US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) researchers wanted to...
Canada's 7,000 pork producers are pleased that the Federal Government has proposed a solution to fix AgriStability, but disappointed a consensus was not reached at the recent Federal Provincial Territorial (FPT) meeting. The lack of a consensus is especially...
Farmscape for November 24, 2020
Full Interview 12:53
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Research conducted by the University of Saskatchewan shows pork producers can reduce their environmental footprints while lowering their feed costs by incorporating low cost high fibre ingredients into their rations. Researchers...
MSP is demonstrated effective at improving gut health in piglets at any life stage. Most experts agree that you have to start early, and MSP can be used on the first day as an effective gut health strategy. It...
Farmscape for November 17, 2020
Full Interview 14:18
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A Geneticist with Hypor-Hendrix Genetics says, by improving the disease resilience of swine, the pork sector can improve its competitiveness against other protein sources while further demonstrating its commitment to animal...
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
With the decrease in U.S. lean hog futures this past week and increased feed costs projected profits using lean hog futures and grain costs show near a breakeven farrow to finish for the...
Key appointment enhances Topigs Norsvin Canada Team.
Topigs Norsvin Canada announced today that effective January 1, 2021 Dr.
Brad Chappell will join its team as Director of Veterinary Services, based out of the Canadian head office in Winnipeg. In his new...
University of Alberta professor of Animal Biotechnology Michael Dyck has received new funding through Genome Canada's Genomics Application Partnership Program (GAPP). He is no stranger to the needs of pig producers and has past experience helping the industry raise...
Highlights
• Average daily gain and feed efficiency in diseased pigs may be improved by a combination of functional amino acids supplemented above requirements for growth
• Functional amino acids improved the immune response associated with Salmonella infection
• Bacterial shedding and...
Customers gain premium nutrition solutions, global expertise and unmatched service
ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in animal nutrition, today announced the launch of its Wisium premix and nutrition services brand into eastern Canada. The Wisium portfolio offers producers access...