Farmscape for January 11, 2023
Full Interview 11:45
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An independent economic analysis shows swine cluster research is boosting productivity in the Canadian pork sector. An independent economic assessment conducted on behalf of Swine Innovation Porc which looked at...
A partnership made between Schippers Canada and Farmers Depot in 2023, is now
resulting in reduced costs which are being passed onto livestock producers through lower retail prices. The companies, which are known for bringing innovation and top tier products...
Farmscape for January 31, 2023
Full Interview 11:25
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The new Chair of the Canadian Pork Council says priorities moving forward include strengthening the economic sustainability of the sector, addressing animal disease and developing programs to help producers deal...
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...
The Canadian Pork Council’s (CPC) Board of Directors has named a new board chair and anew vice-chair as part of the organization’s first steps into the New Year.
At a board meeting in Banff, Alberta, on the eve of this...
Farmscape for July 2, 2021
Full Interview 9:22
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An economist with Farm Credit Canada says, despite the prospects of higher feed costs and rising interest rates there is room cautious optimism within the pork sector. As the Canadian economy...
Farmscape for March 29, 2023
Full Interview 7:12
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A multi-institutional team of scientists is conducting research aimed at replacing antibiotics with probiotic bacteria to combat diarrhea in nursery pigs. In response to public concerns over antibiotic use in livestock production and...
Quarterly or annual maintenance checks support hog facility longevity and can be scheduled with a change of season or pig flow schedule.
On-farm tasks that are part of quarterly or annual hog facility maintenance checks are important like those required...
The transition period of sows, a week before and after farrowing, has unique nutritional requirements for fetal growth, mammary development, and milk production. During this period, a sow's energy requirements can increase by over 200%, while lysine (amino acid)...
As one of the leaders in swine breeding, Hendrix Genetics recognizes that strong biosecurity protocols play an important part in keeping pigs safe and healthy. Fundamental to swine production, biosecurity should act as the first line of defence to...