Farmscape for December 21, 2023
Full Interview 11:35
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A scientist with the University of Saskatchewan suggests the tools to address an outbreak of African Swine Fever need to be in place before the infection makes its way to...
With lower pork production globally, there still is hope for stronger prices but the pork industry may need to ride out tough times first.
“According to Rabobank’s annual Global Animal Protein Outlook Report, November 2023, the swine breeding herd will...
Farmscape for December 18, 2023
Full Interview 10:32
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The Chair in Food Systems Leadership with the Ontario Agricultural College at the University of Guelph suggests, when farmers discuss the production of food with their non-farming counterparts, they are...
Farmscape for December 15, 2023
Full Interview 10:15
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An evaluation of GPS tracking devices conducted in rural Saskatchewan has shown not all are created equal.
In an effort to improve transport biosecurity Guelph based Farm Health Guardian in cooperation...
Farmscape for December 13, 2023
Full Interview 8:13
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The General Manager of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture warns everyone who uses the internet is vulnerable to a cyber-attack.
Cyber-attacks and security breaches are becoming increasing common. Cathy Lennon, the...
Farmscape for December 12, 2023
Full Interview 11:17
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An Edmonton based veterinary consultant suggests, by improving the design of the loadout, pork producers can reduce the risk of disease transmission from transport trailers back into the barn. "Practical...
Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is grappling with a C$170,000 fine after admitting to breaching Canada's Occupational Health and Safety Act in a 2022 incident that resulted in a contract worker sustaining critical injuries.
The unfortunate event unfolded at Maple Leaf's...
In the veterinary care and animal welfare world, few individuals can boast the commitment and passion that Andrea Klassen has brought to her role as a Veterinary Assistant. Having started her journey with HyLife in 1998, Andrea recently reached...
In a positive development for the Canadian swine industry, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recently lifted a previously imposed order that mandated certification for Seneca Valley virus in sows from a Manitoba assembly yard before crossing the...
Farmscape for December 8, 2023
Full Interview 21:04
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Research conducted with funding provided by Swine Innovation Porc shows increasing the inclusion of lysine in the diets of first parity gilts will help stimulate the formation of milk producing...