Farmscape for April 12, 2023
Full Interview 12:06
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A new vaccine developed to protect pigs from Streptococcus equii zooepidemicus is expected to allow pork producers to avoid the need to treat the infection with antibiotics. Researchers with the...
Excited to share the news that the core section of the April/May 2023 edition of Prairie Hog Country was uploaded to the press last week The issue will be in the hands of Canada Post tomorrow, April 6th; at...
Farmscape for March 31, 2023
Full Interview 12:06
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A new vaccine developed by the Western College of Veterinary Medicine to prevent Strep zoo and avoid treatment with antibiotics is ready for commercialization. Streptococcus equii zooepidemicus, or Strep zoo,...
From a young age, Mitch Martel, HyLife Director of Sow, was all in on agriculture.
Having been born and raised on a dairy farm, Mitch figured the family business would be her path. Her plans shifted when her father sold...
Farmscape for March 22, 2023
Full Interview 11:11
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PRRS and porcine circovirus have been shown to disrupt thyroid hormone levels leading to reduced growth performance.
Researchers with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine have been exploring the effect of...
Farmscape for March 16, 2023
Full Interview 13:53
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An Associate Professor with the University of Saskatchewan's College of Pharmacy and Nutrition says administration of vaccines to sows and gilts during artificial insemination offers their piglets earlier disease protection....
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposed changesto its voluntary “Product of the USA” labeling regulations would cause supply chain challenges and risk increased food disruptions at a difficult time in the North American supply chain, and pork...
Farmscape for March 9, 2023
Full Interview 13:53
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Scientists with the University of Saskatchewan are examining the potential of encapsulating vaccines or drugs within nanoparticles to allow them to be administered to sows and gilts along with semen during artificial insemination....
Maple Leaf Foods Inc. said it's expecting modest annual growth in its plant-based protein category as the company reported a loss for its latest quarter, due in part to weaker pork markets and a cyberattack.
The Mississauga, Ont.-based food processing...
Farmscape for March 8, 2023
Full Interview 8:57
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A partner with Polar Pork Farms says the conflict in Ukraine continues to influence feed grain prices contributing to reduced profitability for pork producers and higher food costs for consumers....