Farmscape for December 6, 2023
Full Interview 27:51
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The Chief Scientific Officer with Prairie Diagnostic Services suggests the use of artificial indigence is key to making full use of the vast amounts of information being made available through...
The Canadian Pork Council (CPC) is today adding its voice to other groups supporting Bill C-359, An Act to amend the Feeds Act, the Seeds Act and the Pest Control Products Act (provisional registration and approval).
This private member’s bill,...
Farmscape for December 5, 2023
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Dr. Matheus Costa 22:12
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SHIC-AASV Webinar 1:37:31
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An assistant professor with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine warns, humans harboring the bacteria that causes Streptococcus zooepidemicus could...
As winter approaches the Canadian landscape, agricultural operations face unique challenges when it comes to maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
Cold winter days bring a challenge for the outdoor application of liquid disinfectants due to the fact that...
Farmscape for November 30, 2023
Full Interview 21:04
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A sow lactation biologist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada reports that by balancing feed intake pork producers can preserve the health and longevity of the gilt while maintaining her ability...
Farmscape for November 28, 2023
Full Interview 9:21
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The General Manager of Manitoba Pork is encouraging farmers to ask the right questions of government.
An article circulated through Manitoba community newspapers and posted to Manitoba Pork's web site looks...
An exploding population of hard-to-eradicate “super pigs” in Canada is threatening to spill south of the border, and northern states like Minnesota, North Dakota and Montana are taking steps to stop the invasion.
In Canada, the wild pigs roaming Alberta,...
Farmscape for November 24, 2023
Full Interview 27:51
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The Chief Scientific Officer with Prairie Diagnostic Services suggests, although still in its infancy, genomics is revolutionising the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease in animals. Genomic sequencing is increasingly...
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) expects fewer Canadian pigs to be produced in 2024. The USDA projects that the Canadian swine herd will contract, due in part to decreased domestic processing capacity (Olymel plant...
The Canadian Pork Council (CPC) is encouraged by the Government of Canada’s fall economic statement for 2024.
“The government’s engagement to reduce the risk of African Swine Fever (ASF) entering the country has always been strong, and we appreciate the...