Osteomyelitis is the medical term for the presence of an abscess (pus) in bone. Osteomyelitis is often related to bacterial infections that are initially established within superficial lesions that subsequently invade adjacent tissues or travel to internal organs or...
The Minister of Agriculture’s visit to China last week is an important step in improving relations with the People’s Republic of China, and both the Canadian Meat Council and the Canadian Pork Council were pleased to join him for...
Farmscape for November 19, 2024
Full Interview 14:46
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The Communications and Marketing Coordinator with Sask Pork says the province's pork producers are heading toward 2025 in an optimistic mood. Earlier this month the Saskatchewan Pork Development Board hosted...
Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV-2) continues to be one of the most important pig diseases. Since 2006 when PCV-2 vaccines first became available the control of PCV-2 has been nothing less than remarkable even as the virus has been...
Ontario Market Overview:
Base Formula Price: Rose slightly to $227.02 per ckg, up from $226.88 the previous week.
Average Dressed Weight: Slightly declined to 106.56 kg.
Weaned Pig Value: Increased to $59.03 per pig.
Feeder Pig Value: Reached $93.65...
Canadian Red Meat Industry to Launch Canadian Meat Advocacy Office in Beijing
In collaboration with the Canadian Meat Council (CMC), the Canadian Pork Council (CPC), and the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), Canada’s red meat industry is pleased to announce the...
Farmscape for November 18, 2024
Full Interview 6:31
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The Manager of Knowledge Transfer with the Prairie Swine Centre says, when it comes to management, little things done right add up.
Taking Care of Basics, Measuring on-farm best management practices...
Maple Leaf Foods has announced its Q3 2024 financial results, including key developments on the planned spin-off of its pork business. The new pork-focused entity, Canada Packers, is set to operate independently by 2025. This strategic move is designed...
Farmscape for November 15, 2024
Full Interview 9:54
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The Executive Director of the Canadian Pork Council suggests it's important to ensure any changes to Canada's pig code of practice are science based and actually improve animal care. Canada's...
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Weekly Hog Prices: Cash hog prices increased significantly across all markets as the counter-seasonal rally continues. National PM prices over the 5-day week averaged a gain of $5.69 US per cwt, although Friday-to-Friday values were...