Farmscape for July 10, 2024
Full Interview 13:07
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The Wild Boar Specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation says damage caused to the landscape by wild boar is usually the most noticeable indication of a wild boar population. The...
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The Weekly Hog Market Facts report, compiled by Jaydee Smith, provides a detailed analysis of the hog market for the week ending July 19, 2024. Key highlights include:
Ontario Market: The 100% Base Formula Price increased to $220.83/cwt. The...
The latest hog market data for the week ending August 9, 2024, reveals mixed trends across the Ontario, Canadian, and U.S. markets:
Ontario Market:
The 100% Base Formula Price saw a slight dip, closing at $231.22 per ckg.
Average dressed...
The ASF virus (ASFV) is efficiently transmitted via blood and meat that is derived from infected animals. The virus is extremely stable in a wide range of environmental conditions and soil types. Field crops originating from areas with ASF...
Get an inside look at the real the stories, challenges, and triumphs of farmers all across Canada.
In celebration of Canada’s 2023 Agriculture Day, MNP is proud to announce the launch of their new video series: Ag Across Canada. The...
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View the CWSHIN Q3 report as a PDF
The CWSHIN report for the third quarter of 2021 has been released.
With funding from producers through their pork boards, government and the participation of registered veterinarians in the four western Canadian provinces,...
Farmscape for December 21, 2022
Full Interview 10:22
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The launch of a new pilot scale vaccine manufacturing facility in Saskatoon is expected to help researchers speed up their development of new vaccines. The Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization's...
Farmscape for February 15, 2023
Full Interview 10:04
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Researchers with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine are examining strategies to allow an increased inclusion of pea starch in the diets of pigs without increasing the risk of gastric...
Swine are pivotal in the evolution of Influenza A Virus (IAV) due to their role as "mixing vessels" for the virus, creating novel strains with potential pandemic threats. This process involves antigenic drift in the hemagglutinin (HA) and neuraminidase...
New research and solutions unveiled at Animal Nutrition Conference of Canada in Montreal
New research and solutions unveiled by CBS Bio Platforms at the Animal Nutrition Conference of Canada (ANCC), May 9-11 in Montreal, bolster a growing body of knowledge...