Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems convert sunlight directly into electricity using solar panels. These systems can significantly reduce reliance on grid electricity, resulting in lower energy costs and reduced carbon footprint. Swine producers can install solar panels on...
It has become more clear over time that feed ingredients and complete feed can present a biosecurity risk. Prevention of contamination is obviously important, but it can be a daunting task because there are many critical control points. Another...
Farmscape for June 19, 2024
Full Interview 19:01
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A series of surveys of practicing swine veterinarians conducted by the Western College of Veterinary Medicine suggests a need to step up the recruitment of veterinary students. In response to...
Background & Objectives
Porcine Circovirus type 2 (PCV2) is a ubiquitous virus that can lead to significant production losses in all of its clinical manifestations: PCV2 systemic disease (PCV2-SD), PCV2 reproductive disease (PCV2-RD), porcine dermatitis and nephropathy syndrome (PDNS)
and subclinical...
Where else can you enjoy supper with 500 friends on a runway?
The Steinbach Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the highly anticipated Taste of Steinbach, an extraordinary event that transformed the North Airport taxiway into a vibrant outdoor dining experience...
Farmscape for June 17, 2024
Full Interview 13:18
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The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation reports the use of cell phone camera and remote trapping technology is proving successful is helping locate and capture feral pigs roaming through the province....
Gilt retention challenges can result in a parity profile skewed to younger females in the breeding herd. We know that there are differences in reproductive efficiency and disease control in gilts vs sows. Gilt progeny (GP) are already known...
Farmscape for June 11, 2024
Full Interview 8:14
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The General Manager of the Saskatchewan Pork Development Board says efforts to locate and eradicate wild boar have been effective in keeping the problem from spreading to new areas of...
This week, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, visited Des Moines, Iowa, and Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota, to meet with key agri-food stakeholders and U.S. officials. The goal of the visit was to strengthen Canada’s relationships in...
Mario Bulacso, a dedicated livestock driver with HyLife, has achieved an
exceptional milestone by winning two prestigious awards: the 2024 MTA-Volvo Trucks Canada Manitoba Driver of the Year Award and the Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) Inland Industry Excellence Award.
These awards...