Farmscape for September 27, 2021
Full Interview 8:34
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A new swine diagnostic extension service offered by Prairie Diagnostic Services is providing extra assistance to veterinarians in translating diagnostic results into clinical actions. Prairie Diagnostic Services is a full-service animal...
On a quarterly basis going forward, Alberta Pork will be providing information regarding on-farm funding programs available to producers, in areas such as labour, technology, the environment and other categories. See what’s available right now.
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Farmscape for September 17, 2021
Full Interview 7:21
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The Veterinary Counsel with the Canadian Pork Council says international cooperation and collaboration have been key in addressing the spread of African Swine Fever. The identification of African Swine Fever in...
Hypor, the swine brand of Hendrix Genetics, is evolving from balanced breeding to sustainable breeding for all products in our portfolio. The Hypor Kanto, our Duroc sire line with premium pork quality, fast-growing and added value finishers, and high-quality...
Farmscape for August 25, 2021
Full Interview 11:01
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Scientists working on behalf of Swine Innovation Porc are examining the microbial populations of the gut of the pig in an effort to identify those microbes that benefit health and productivity....
Farmscape for August 16, 2021
Full Interview 18:59
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The Manager of the Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network suggests two new developments in the movement of African Swine Fever merit the attention of North American pork producers. In mid-July...
Farmscape for August 11, 2021
Full Interview 4:51
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The General Manager of the Saskatchewan Pork Development Board expects Saskatchewan to go from the lowest cost region to feed pigs to the highest, as pork producers rely more heavily on...
Announcements, news and reminders
From Alberta Pork
Small-scale production webinars – this month
Alberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC) and Prairie Swine Health Services are hosting a three-part webinar series, free of charge, starting Wed., Aug. 18, for producers interested in learning more...
Farmscape for August 9, 2021
Full Interview 18:50
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The Manager of the Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network is calling for caution and stepped-up adherence to biosecurity as restrictions in place to prevent the spread of COVID are eased....
Maple Leaf Foods Inc. ("Maple Leaf Foods" or the "Company") (TSX: MFI) today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021.
"As we anticipated, our second quarter faced material market headwinds and a difficult year-over-year comparable...