Source: Calgary Herald
Producers are losing more than $40 per pig despite an increase in supermarket prices due to rising costs and shrinking price share.
Hartland Colony has been producing pork commercially for five decades — but unless things change, 2023...
Sector calls for same treatment for all perishable products as grain receives
The Canadian Pork Council and the Canadian Meat Council are calling on the
Minister of Transport to give the same protection to perishable agriculture products as grain receives in...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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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...
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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
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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...