Farmscape for June 6, 2023
Full Interview 7:34
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The General Manager of Alberta Pork suggests, until alternative sources of energy to replace fossil fuels can be developed, it makes sense to eliminate the carbon tax from food production....
Farmscape for July 5, 2023
Full Interview 7:51
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The General Manager of the Saskatchewan Pork Development Board suggests the passage of Bill C-234 is critical to preserving the ability of Canadian farmers to compete in an international market...
Farmscape for June 28, 2023
Full Interview 17:16
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Swine Cluster 3 research has explored the prospects of displacing antibiotics with alternative feeding supplements that will improve the gut function of the peri-weaning piglet. With support from Swine Innovation...
Farmscape for June 23, 2023
Full Interview 7:56
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The Saskatchewan Pork Development Board is applauding the passage of Bill C-234 in the House of Commons and is hoping for quick ratification in the Senate. A private member's bill...
Farmscape for June 21, 2023
Full Interview 8:51
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The Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network is encouraging pork producers and swine practitioners to report any incidents of dramatic birth defects and to provide pictures. The Canada West Swine...
Farmscape for June 19, 2023
Full Interview 15:11
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A scientist with the University of Manitoba says a survey of Canadian pork producers is providing the information that will assist in making further improvements in the efficiency of Canadian...
Farmscape for June 16, 2023
Full Interview 6:11
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An animal welfare and handling specialist with Olymel suggests moving pigs in small groups and focussing on body position, point of balance and flight zones, especially when the weather gets...
Farmscape for June 13, 2023
Full Interview 17:39
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A researcher with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine suggests the eradication of Streptococcus zooepidemicus needs to be a priority. Streptococcus zooepidemicus or Strep zoo is a bacterial infection that...
Farmscape for June 12, 2023
Full Interview 8:51
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The Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network reports a rare condition that attacks newborn piglets was identified in the region in the first quarter of this year. The Canada West...
The core section of the June/July edition of Prairie Hog Country was sent to press last week, it will be in hands of Canada Post tomorrow Thursday June 8th, at which time the on line updates will also be...