The newborn piglet is very dependent on adequate colostrum intake (CI) as a source of passive immunity including antibodies and white blood cells. Colostrum is also an important source of nutrition that helps to maintain body temperature. The amount...
Farmscape for March 7, 2024
Full Interview 20:55
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A researcher with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine is encouraging pork producers to step up personnel biosecurity procedures in the face of the risk of human to pig transfer...
New legislation recognizes important role veterinary technicians play in providing care
Today, the Ontario government introduced legislation designed to enhance access to professional animal care.
The Enhancing Professional Care for Animals Act would, if passed, pave the way to formalizing the...
The World Veterinary Association (WVA) and Ceva Santé Animale (Ceva) are pleased to announce the winner of the Medicine Stewardship category in the forthcoming WVA Global Veterinary Awards, as Dr. Shane Renwick, based in Ontario, Canada.
Dr. Renwick was nominated...
Farmscape for March 6, 2024
Full Interview 10:50
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A researcher with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine says information gathered at the abattoir through the use of artificial intelligence can be used by the producer to improve animal...
Farmscape for March 5, 2024
Full Interview 12:04
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The General Manager of Swine Innovation Porc says Swine Cluster 4 brings together over 50 researchers from 13 institutions working collaboratively on 18 pork sector research and knowledge transfer priorities....
In a notable development, organic pork processor duBreton has formally requested exclusion from the collaborative marketing and financing strategy devised by Quebec pork producers. This joint plan, primarily aimed at supporting what duBreton labels as "mass pork production," has...
Farmscape for March 4, 2024
Full Interview 7:15
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The General Manager of Manitoba Pork suggests, not only has the federal carbon tax been completely ineffective in reducing fossil fuel use, it has actually made it harder for farmers...
Farmscape for February 29, 2024
Full Interview 13:07
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Researchers with VIDO are evaluating the addition of modified baker's yeast to the rations of piglets in place of antibiotics to protect health and stimulate increased weight gain. With funding...
Farmscape for February 27, 2024
Full Interview 10:57
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A professor with the University of Saskatchewan reports progress in the development of a new tool to assess indicators of on farm animal welfare at slaughter. Researchers with the University...