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...
Farmscape for August 6, 2021
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Demonstration projects underway in the major pork producing provinces are highlighting the use of enrichments in swine barns.
A series of Swine Innovation Porc demonstration projects being overseen by the Prairie Swine...
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...
Farmscape for July 19, 2021
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The Executive Director of the Swine Health Information Center says bilateral trade agreements that outline how nations will react in the event of African Swine Fever can help minimise the negative...
An on-farm trial is an investment in your business, so before starting a trial it is important to truly understand the question you are trying to answer. Most on-farm feed trials will never give the result they were set...
In November 2018, California voters approved ballot measure Proposition 12, which mandates strict production standards regarding space requirements for gestating sows and prohibits the sale of any uncooked pork in the state of California that does not meet those...
Farmscape for July 2, 2021
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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 June 17, 2021
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A Research Scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada says, as liter sizes increase, it becomes increasingly important to take steps to ensure each piglet receives enough milk for optimal growth. Over...
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Table of Contents
Introduction
When and How Does Heat Stress Occur?
Signs of Heat...