A sow's performance during lactation is pre-determined by her genotype. Large, late-maturing animals are traditionally better milkers. In sows, milk yield is determined by litter size. Recently, it has been suggested that sows could compete with high-producing dairy cows...
Learn about feeding small cereal grains such as wheat, barley, oats, rye and triticale to pigs. This technical information is for commercial pork producers in Ontario.
Introduction
In the absence of corn, cereal grains such as wheat and barley can be...
ENDOVAC; a Novel Vaccine for Prevention of Gram-Negative Swine Diseases.
ENDOVAC-Porci with Immune Plus was launched at the 47th Annual Alberta Pork Congress. ENDOVAC was received with great interest as a new tool to combat gram-negative diseases in swine. “ENDOVAC’s...
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ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in animal nutrition, today announced the launch of its Wisium premix and nutrition services brand into eastern Canada. The Wisium portfolio offers producers access...
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Research conducted on behalf of Swine Innovation Porc suggests the infectivity of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea contaminated manure in lagoons dissipates more quickly than previously suspected. On behalf of Swine Innovation...
With summer barbecues lighting up across the country and BLT season around the corner, the time has come for those in Canada’s hog/pork supply chain to breathe a little easier and take note of some good news. After several...
Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is grappling with a C$170,000 fine after admitting to breaching Canada's Occupational Health and Safety Act in a 2022 incident that resulted in a contract worker sustaining critical injuries.
The unfortunate event unfolded at Maple Leaf's...
Title: The Escalating Challenge of Hybrid Hogs: A Growing Menace in Canada's Southern Provinces
In the past three decades, Canada's southern provinces have been grappling with a unique and escalating challenge—hybrid hogs. These genetically blended creatures, a mix of wild...
Source: CBC News
Producer support network and health board seek to create 'safety net' for farmers
The death of a pig farmer in Beauce, Que., has pushed health groups in the region to raise awareness about mental health among workers in...
In a recent development, Olymel, a prominent meat production and processing company, has revealed plans to close two of its facilities, significantly impacting the livelihoods of numerous employees. The closures come as the company grapples with ongoing market challenges,...