Farmscape for September 18, 2024
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The Director of Animal Health Canada's Emergency Management Division says the main focus of the division right now is planning and preparedness for foreign animal disease. Animal Health Canada's Forum...
Topigs Norsvin Canada Inc. is proud to announce the appointment of Marat Grigoryants as the new Key Account Technical Manager. With an extensive 19-year background in swine production, Marat has made significant contributions to leading companies in Russia, such...
Ontario Market: The Ontario hog market saw a slight decline in prices across the board for the week ending September 13, 2024:
The 100% Base Formula Price dropped to $209.60/cwt, continuing its downward trend from $224.03/cwt a month earlier.
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Farmscape for September 12, 2024
Research underway through Swine Cluster-4 is exploring the potential of combining multiple strategies for stimulating increased sow milk production.
As part of research being conducted with support from Swine Innovation Porc...
Farmscape for September 10, 2024
Full Interview 20:56
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A swine practitioner with Demeter Quebec says the Western College of Veterinary Medicine Pharmhouse Summer Student Swine Experience Program provides an opportunity for swine practices to interact directly with veterinary...
Conestoga Meats has proposed a new pork processing facility in Breslau, Ontario, but the project has drawn significant environmental concerns. The facility, which aims to expand the region’s pork production capabilities, faces opposition primarily due to its proximity to...
Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (the “Company”) (TSX: MFI) today announced that Deepak Bhandari has been named as Chief Financial Officer for the Company’s pork business, which is set to be spun off as an independent, publicly traded company in...
Summary:
The latest Weekly Hog Market Facts report, compiled by Jaydee Smith, Swine Specialist at OMAFA, provides an overview of market trends as of August 23, 2024. The report highlights several key trends:
Ontario Market Prices: The 100% Base Formula...
The Canadian meat industry is expressing its strong support for the government’s decisive action in intervening during the recent rail strike. The strike had caused significant disruptions to the supply chain, impacting the timely delivery of perishable goods, including...
This week, government regulators announced a significant recall of European Butcher brand back bacon due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious illness.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued the recall notice for several...