This study compared pre-weaning exposure to environmental enrichment or not, and three slat-compatible enrichment replenishment strategies for pigs post-weaning. Forty-eight mixed-sex pens (six males and six females/pen) of undocked pigs were followed from birth to slaughter. Pre-weaning, half the...

Play behaviour has been associated with excitement and fun, suggesting that playing animals experience pleasurable states. To determine if the provision of play opportunities could enhance the quality of life of pigs, this study investigated if play can be...

Florian Possberg, a partner with Polar Pork Farms, has expressed cautious optimism regarding recent developments in international trade discussions involving Canada, the U.S., Mexico, and China. While the threat of significant tariffs earlier this year caused considerable concern within...

Karolina Steinerova, Saskatchewan Pork Development Board The Saskatchewan Pork Development Board (Sask Pork) is urging producers to take proactive steps in preparing for potential on-farm emergencies — particularly those that could require mass euthanasia and disposal of swine herds. In collaboration...

A University of Saskatchewan (USask) research team has discovered a bacteria-killing molecule that enhances a pig’s immune system response and could transform how swine producers treat and prevent contagious diseases in their animals. USask researchers recently published a paper in...

Alberta Pork reports that pricing remains stable in the province, with the Alberta formula-based price at $2.3417/kg. However, producers in Ontario and Quebec continue to face lower prices, with Ontario’s 100% formula base dropping to $2.1440/kg and Quebec's price...

Animal Health Canada is reporting significant advancements in the national effort to monitor and control the spread of invasive wild pigs across Canada—a growing concern due to the threat they pose to agriculture, ecosystems, and particularly the risk of...

The Saskatchewan Pork Development Board (Sask Pork) reports that approximately 50% of swine production sites in the province have now developed site-specific on-farm emergency response plans. The initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen the province’s preparedness for...

Dietary indigestible protein (IDP) may be a better indicator of potential negative dietary effects than total protein, likely because IDP is available as substrate for microbial fermentation in the hindgut resulting in the production of harmful metabolites. Fermentation of...

Canadian pork producer enters restructuring following $35 million fraud lawsuit in the U.S. Alberta, has filed for protection under Canada’s Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, alongside several of its subsidiaries — including Trochu Meat Processors, a key pork processing facility. The filings...

Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan (FFC SK) is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Champion Award—an annual recognition of individuals who go above and beyond in building public trust in food and farming across the province. The Champion Award celebrates...

As global trade tensions continue to cloud the outlook for Canadian pork exports, Saskatchewan Pork Development Board General Manager Mark Ferguson is calling on Canada’s federal leadership to stay actively engaged with decision-makers in the United States and China. While...

As food inflation continues to impact consumers across Canada, a retired butcher from southwestern Manitoba is encouraging shoppers to be strategic in their purchases and more mindful of waste. Hubert Muckel, a longtime meat cutter, says tariff-related pressures on Canadian...

Saskatchewan pork producers are being encouraged to submit their On-Farm Emergency Response Plans (OFERP) before the March 31 deadline to ensure they are well-prepared for potential emergencies affecting their operations. The Saskatchewan Pork Development Board (Sask Pork) emphasizes that having...

Western Canadian farmers are facing increasing frustration with federal trade policies that they say favor Eastern Canada, leaving them exposed to economic hardship. Many producers argue that policies designed to protect industries in the East, such as dairy and...