The Canadian meat industry is expressing its strong support for the government’s decisive action in intervening during the recent rail strike. The strike had caused significant disruptions to the supply chain, impacting the timely delivery of perishable goods, including...
Osteomyelitis is the medical term for the presence of an abscess (pus) in bone. Osteomyelitis is often related to bacterial infections that are initially established within superficial lesions that subsequently invade adjacent tissues or travel to internal organs or...
As the swine industry continues to seek sustainable solutions for managing neonatal and post-weaning diarrhea, researchers are turning their attention to vitamin supplementation as a potential alternative to antibiotics and zinc oxide. This shift comes in response to increasing...
This week, government regulators announced a significant recall of European Butcher brand back bacon due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious illness.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued the recall notice for several...
The Canadian Pork Council (CPC) and the Canadian Meat Council (CMC) have issued an urgent plea to the federal government to prevent an impending national rail strike, which could begin as early as August 22, 2024. This strike threatens...
The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) has introduced a new On-Farm Efficiency Program tailored for producers, consolidating the benefits previously available under the Farm Technology Program and Efficient Grain Handling Program, now with an added focus on Energy Efficiency.
The...
The latest Weekly Hog Market Facts report highlights key developments in the hog markets across Ontario, Canada, and the U.S. for the week ending August 16, 2024.
Ontario Market:
The 100% Base Formula Price dropped slightly to $224.03 per ckg,...
DanBred Canada is pleased to announce the hire of Brent Robinson, Technical Sales and Service Representative.
Brent has a long history in the pig industry and particularly the genetic part of the business. Brent’s father started as a small independent...
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The National Manager of ASF Programs with the CFIA says early detection disease surveillance is key to minimizing any negative trade impacts of an African Swine Fever incursion. CanSpotASF has...
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This study explores the impact of feeding times (morning vs. evening) on farrowing times in sows. It was conducted with 278 sows divided into groups for morning and evening feeding. The results indicated that...