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High Rye Based Ration Formulations Require High Energy
Farmscape for April 19, 2021
Full Interview 9:03
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Research conducted by the University of Saskatchewan and the Prairie Swine Center has shown, while rye...
Jim Long Pork Commentary, Lean Hog Futures Tumble! April 19th 2021
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
Lean Hog Futures Tumble!
This past week we saw a major adjustment down on the Lean Hog Futures Market....
Hogs in downward correction
Market showing signs of a change of direction. Outside days, reversals, & breaking trend lines could contribute evidence of the turn. Increasing volume would...
Audio Special Report: Manitoba Pork Annual General Meeting
Farmscape Audio Special Report for April 15, 2021
Manitoba Pork Annual General Meeting
Manitoba Pork hosted its 56th Annual General Meeting yesterday virtually via Zoom.
In his...
Jim Long Pork Commentary, A Year Later How much has changed! April 12th 2021
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
Last year at this time we were at the start of the Covid crisis in our industry. A...
The Hypor Libra: Sustainable and strong
The transition from balanced to sustainable breeding has already begun. This is an overarching focus in our pig breeding program, but the benefits can...
Laboratory Investigation Targets Streptococcus Infections
Farmscape for April 12, 2021
Full Interview 9:46
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The Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network, Prairie Diagnostic Services in Saskatoon and Veterinary Diagnostic Services...
Grain and Pork Producers Can Share Greenhouse Gas Reduction Benefits
Farmscape for April 7, 2021
Full Interview 12:53
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A Swine Nutritionist with the University of Saskatchewan says, by utilizing coproducts, pork producers and grain...
April/May 2021Online Edition Of The Prairie Hog Country
The April/May 2021 core section of Prairie Hog Country was uploaded to press last week. This edition is jam packed with lots of news...
Champions of animal care celebrated with AFAC Awards of Distinction
Awards winners recognized at 2021 Livestock Care Conference
Outstanding contributors to advancing farm animal care in Alberta were celebrated with Awards of Distinction at the...
Christine Pelland from South West Ontario Veterinary Services, Does a High Fiber Diet...
We know that having some straw in the pen with growing pigs can reduce the incidence and severity of tail biting. Certainly the pigs...
Research Shows Disease can Trigger Hypothyroidism
Farmscape for April 2, 2021
Full Interview 11:59
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Research conducted by the Western College of Veterinary Medicine shows severe infections can impact the function...
Researchers Harness Play to Improve Welfare Productivity
Farmscape for April 1, 2021
Full Interview 12:19
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Research underway at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine is demonstrating how pork producers can use...
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE HUMORAL RESPONSE AGAINST SWINE ERYSIPELAS AND PORCINE PARVOVIRUS INDUCED...
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INTRODUCTION
Protection against Swine Erysipelas (SE) and Porcine Parvovirus (PPV) mainly comes from humoral immunity induced by consecutive vaccinations. Therefore, when a...
Reduced Hog Numbers Offer Potential for Profit
Farmscape for March 29, 2021
Full Interview 8:53
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The Director of Risk Management with HAMS Marketing Services says tighter U.S. hog supplies can be...