So far this summer in Alberta, extreme heat has not been an issue, but every summer, hot spells and humidity can quickly pose a challenge for maintaining animal welfare in transportation.
For example, in the week ahead, weather forecasts for...
Farmscape for July 21, 2022
Full Interview 11:57
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Research conducted by the Western College of Veterinary Medicine indicates grower-finisher pigs can be stimulated to engage in play.
The Western College of Veterinary Medicine, in partnership with the Prairie Swine...
You may recall, New Standard Ag recently remodeled a hog barn at Greenwald Colony. However, you might not know the family connection the Kurbis’ have with Greenwald Colony. We recently had a chance to visit more with the folks...
Farmscape for July 20, 2022
Full Interview 8:41
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The Executive Director of the Alberta Invasive Species Council says strategic coordinated trapping is the most effective way to control populations of feral pigs. Wild pigs are considered to be...
Brazilian food company BRF received approval to ship pork to Canada, according to a statement sent to Reuters on Wednesday, as Canada opens up for more Brazilian meat imports.
It is the second Canadian authorization granted to BRF this year....
Farmscape for July 15, 2022
Full Interview 12:47
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An increased detection of Porcine circovirus Type 2 identified in the U.S. in June has captured the attention of the Swine Health Information Center. The Swine Health Information Center's monthly...
Farmscape for July 12, 2022
Full Interview 13:40
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The 2022 interim results from the Brachyspira Diagnostic Service have shown Brachyspira hampsonii remains the most frequently diagnosed species of Brachyspira in western Canada. Brachyspira is a genus of bacteria,...
Farmscape for July 11, 2022
Full Interview 9:38
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The Coordinator of the Manitoba Invasive Swine Eradication Project says baiting and trapping entire groups, appears to be one of the more effective means of eliminating wild pigs. The Squeal...
Farmscape for July 7, 2022
Full Interview 8:41
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The Alberta Invasive Species Council is encouraging the public to use any of four options for reporting sightings of wild pigs in the province. In May 2021 the Alberta Invasive...
Farmscape for July 5, 2022
Full Interview 9:53
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A Partner with Polar Pork Farms suggests global food security is being jeopardised by the war in Ukraine. A combination of factors including shortages of locally produced feed grains due...