Introduction
Neonatal diarrhea (ND) is a common occurrence on Canadian pig farms. The cause of neonatal diarrhea in piglets is often multifactorial; many infectious pathogens can contribute to diarrhea. This includes E. coli, Clostridium perfringens type A and C (CpA...
As we start the new year amid elevated inflation and major headwinds facing the economy, Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) Economics team presents the top economic charts to monitor in 2024 to help make sense of the economic environment for...
Farmscape for January 10, 2024
Full Interview 9:35
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Research conducted by the Western College of Veterinary Medicine shows the opportunity to engage in play enhances the physiological and psychological robustness of grow-finish pigs and boosts their ability to...
Farmscape for January 5, 2024
Full Interview 11:34
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The Western College of Veterinary Medicine's three year Foreign-Trained Veterinarian Swine Medicine Residency Certification program is allowing foreign trained veterinarians to quality for veterinary certification in western Canada. The Foreign-Trained...
ENDOVAC; a Novel Vaccine for Prevention of Gram-Negative Swine Diseases.
ENDOVAC-Porci with Immune Plus was launched at the 47th Annual Alberta Pork Congress. ENDOVAC was received with great interest as a new tool to combat gram-negative diseases in swine. “ENDOVAC’s...
It is sometimes necessary to provide assistance to sows and piglets during farrowing in order to improve piglet survival, resulting in increased labour costs. There is evidence in cattle and ewes that feeding at night results in an increase...
Farmscape for January 3, 2023
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A recombinant African Swine Fever virus designed to fluoresce when it replicates is helping researchers evaluate the effectiveness of antiviral compounds for use in developing new drugs to help control...
Farmscape for January 2, 2024
Full Interview 11:17
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An Edmonton based veterinary consultant suggests a well-designed loadout can add an additional line of defence against disease transmission when transport biosecurity fails. In response to a large outbreak of...
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Farmscape for December 27, 2023
The NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Swine Welfare observes the public's scrutiny of animal care and ethics of production can only be expected to increase.
Research conducted through the NSERC Industrial...
David Smales to join as CFO effective January 29, 2024 as Geert Verellen steps down
Maple Leaf Foods, Inc. ("Maple Leaf Foods" or the "Company") (TSX: MFI) announced today that Geert Verellen has decided to step down as CFO in...