Swine Health Information Center Updated Diagnostic Assay Catalog Released
Farmscape for January 21, 2022
Full Interview 7:26
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The Swine Health Information Center has released its updated Diagnostic Assay Catalog. Developed for swine diagnosticians,...
Continuing Spread of ASF Underscores Need for Vigilance
Farmscape for January 20, 2022
Full Interview 9:00
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The Veterinary Counsel with the Canadian Pork Council says the continuing spread of African Swine Fever...
Investments in USask livestock research fuels innovation, protects animal health
University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have been awarded $4.2 million to develop livestock-related innovations that range from improving forage feed to advancing work on...
WCVM Researchers Identify Genetic Markers with Potential to Identify PRRS Resistance
Farmscape for January 14, 2022
Full Interview 13:12
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Researchers with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine have identified genetic markers that might help identify...
Researchers Seek Strategies to Keep PRRS Infected Sows from Infecting Offspring
Farmscape for January 10, 2022
Full Interview 13:12
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Researchers with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine are examining the effect of PRRS on reproduction...
Banff Pork Seminar hybrid goes forward
Following a decision by the Banff Pork Seminar Advisory Committee, upon discussing the situation in Alberta related to COVID-19, the event will take place...
PED spreads in Manitoba, Ontario
Starting in October 2021, porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) began to make a resurgence in Manitoba, and since late last year, the virus has continued...
Animal Welfare Main Motivator for Investigating Cause of Ear Tip Necrosis
Farmscape for January 4, 2022
Full Interview 11:01
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An Assistant Professor with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine suggests efforts to determine the cause...
Analysis: USDA Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report — Q4 2021
NPB hosted a webinar following the report release to help pork producers understand the publicly available information.
USDA released a Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report on...
Animal Welfare Main Motivator for Improving Truck Wash Technology
Full Interview 10:22
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The president of Truck Wash Technologies says animal welfare is the primary motivation behind efforts to improve the efficiency and...