Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
The USDA September Hogs and Pigs Report is Bullish. Why?
Year over year almost 3 million hogs less in inventory (-4%).
Year over year herd down 143,000 (-2%).
Year over year 119 lbs....
Farmscape for September 27, 2021
Full Interview 8:34
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A new swine diagnostic extension service offered by Prairie Diagnostic Services is providing extra assistance to veterinarians in translating diagnostic results into clinical actions. Prairie Diagnostic Services is a full-service animal...
On a quarterly basis going forward, Alberta Pork will be providing information regarding on-farm funding programs available to producers, in areas such as labour, technology, the environment and other categories. See what’s available right now.
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Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
As I write, we are somewhere over the Atlantic heading to Spain. This week the Genesus team will exhibit at Figan Event in Zaragoza, Spain. Figan is a biannual swine conference and exhibition...
Over the past year, there has been a marked rise in feed costs. Various strategies to address managing feed costs are currently being explored. This article is the third in a series that began earlier this month. Check your...
Farmscape for September 17, 2021
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The Veterinary Counsel with the Canadian Pork Council says international cooperation and collaboration have been key in addressing the spread of African Swine Fever. The identification of African Swine Fever in...
Officials are saying tertiary learning is making a shift from being concentrated in bigger centres. This as the Lakeland College fraternity cuts the ribbon to officially open the new Agriculture Technology Centre at the Vermilion Campus Tuesday, September 14.
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Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) awareness for liquid manure handling systems is needed to ensure worker and swine safety. Hydrogen Sulphide is created from decomposing biological material in the absence of oxygen. Sulfur enters the liquid manure system through feces and...
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
Last week lean hog futures decreased an average of $7 Friday to Friday. A big drop. Our observations:
USDA Predictions
Seems there are thoughts of significantly increased pork production in the coming months by USDA,...
Oxytocin is a hormone produced in the brain of the gilt or sow. The production of oxytocin is stimulated by the suckling process. Oxytocin causes the smooth muscle in the udder to contract and is responsible for the “milk...