Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) is a zoonotic and protozoan parasite that infects more than one-third of the global human population. Warm-blooded animals can act as hosts but only members of the cat family, such as domestic cats, act as...
Farmscape for April 8, 2024
Full Interview 13:08
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Research conducted by the Western College of veterinary Medicine is expected to lead to the development of new approaches to prevent or treat ear tip necrosis. A study conducted by...
Saint-Lambert-de-Lauzon: In a significant transition for Ro-Main, Jacquelin Labrecque has been appointed as the new CEO of the company, succeeding Serge Labrecque who served as CEO for 25 years. The announcement was made during a private event attended by...
Farmscape for April 5, 2024
Full Interview 10:57
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A new tool being developed by the University of Saskatchewan is using artificial intelligence to assess indicators of on farm animal welfare at the abattoir. The University of Saskatchewan's Western...
Farmscape for April 4, 2024
Full Interview 8:40
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The Chair of the Canadian Pork Council says pig farmers on both sides of the Canada U.S. border are equally disappointed with the restrictive nature and lack of flexibility of...
The contraction of the Canadian swine herd persists into 2024. Despite higher-than-expected sow productivity in 2023, larger slaughter and export figures have led to a decrease of 140,000 head in the beginning hog inventory compared to the previous year....
🐖 Join us for an illuminating episode of "Swine Insights" as we engage in a captivating conversation with Dr. Jeff Bergermann.
In this episode, Dr. Bergermann, renowned in the swine industry, takes us on a journey through his background,...
Pleased to share the core section of the April/May edition for Prairie Hog Country was uploaded to the printers early yesterday morning.
This edition has follow up coverage from many of the great meetings/events that have been happening in the...
Farmscape for March 27, 2024
Full Interview 7:14
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Research conducted by the Western College of Veterinary Medicine suggests management changes made early in the life of the pig, such as providing chewable materials and more space to play,...
HyLife, a leading global food company, is pleased to announce that its President and CEO, Karan Sangfai, has hit the ground running in his new role. Sangfai has embarked on a
comprehensive listening tour, visiting various operations across the company...