Source: The Press
Canadian meat processor Olymel announced Thursday it will close its pork processing plant on St-Jacques street in St-Hyacinthe in southwestern Quebec as part of an effort to restore profitability in its fresh pork business.
The company said it...
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A veterinarian with South West Vets says there is an opportunity for pork producers to take advantage of the value that antibiotic-free production can add to their pigs. "Antibiotic-Free or...
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Research conducted by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada shows increasing the levels of lysine in the diets of sows during late gestation will dramatically increase the production of milk synthesising tissue...
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Sustainability issues like the environment and climate change and animal care are expected to be among the emerging research priorities during the next five-year federal provincial industry research partnership. With...
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The Training Resources Coordinator with the Canadian Pork Council suggests the opportunity to view best husbandry practices before jumping into hands-on training helps new swine barn workers understand the importance...
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A veterinarian with Southwest Vets suggests swine farms capable of eliminating antibiotic use could have a marketing advantage over farms than can't. "Antibiotics or Not?" will be among the topics...
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A series of over 100 videos and printed resources produced by the Canadian Pork Council is helping pork producers get a head start in training new swine barn workers. An...
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...
Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures ended higher on Friday as the market moved up toward cash prices, analysts said.
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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...