Florian and Betty Possberg, prominent pork producers from Humboldt, Saskatchewan, have been recognized for their lifetime contributions to the pork industry. The couple was honored with the Award of Distinction: Lifetime Achievement during the Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium 2024,...
The Canadian Meat Council (CMC) and Canadian Pork Council (CPC) have announced their strong support for the successful conclusion of negotiations for the Canada-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). This historic agreement paves the way for the Canadian meat...
The week ending November 29, 2024, saw continued price declines across key hog markets. Ontario's 100% Base Formula Price dropped to $217.03/ckg, accompanied by reduced market hog sales at 109,361, just 98% of last year’s levels. In Canada, hog...
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Research from the University of Saskatchewan has revealed that strategic management changes during the early life of pigs can significantly enhance their welfare and performance throughout their lifetime. These findings were presented at the...
As winter approaches, ensuring your barn is ready for the season is critical for maintaining productivity, reducing energy costs, and protecting your infrastructure. Proper facility maintenance is not only easy but also highly profitable when part of a regular...
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) has welcomed Youngji Rho as their new Feed Ingredient and By-products Specialist. With a robust academic and professional background, Rho’s expertise is set to enhance innovation and efficiency in feed...
The transition period of sows, a week before and after farrowing, has unique nutritional requirements for fetal growth, mammary development, and milk production. During this period, a sow's energy requirements can increase by over 200%, while lysine (amino acid)...
Topigs Norsvin Canada Inc., a leading swine genetics supplier, has announced the appointment of Pieter Van Den Boogaard as Business Development Representative. Pieter joined the company’s Eastern Canada Business Development Team on November 18, 2024, bringing valuable expertise and...
Joe Kleinsasser, a prominent figure in Saskatchewan agriculture and a member of the Rosetown Hutterite Colony, has been named the 2024 Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan Champion. The award was presented during the Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium in Saskatoon,...
The 47th Annual Sask Pork Industry Symposium brought together pork producers, industry experts, and stakeholders for an engaging two-day event in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Held on November 21-22, 2024, this year’s symposium was a platform for knowledge-sharing, networking, and discussions...