Farmscape for October 13, 2021
Full Interview 10:24
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Researchers with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine hope to use new information learned about the mechanism of Brachyspira infection to develop vaccines to protect pigs from the bacteria. Brachyspira is...
Source: PigHealthToday.com
On the farm, swine caregivers tend to lump umbilical hernias and umbilical abscesses under the single category of umbilical defects. It’s likely that different factors are responsible for their development, but exactly what those factors are remain more...
Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is taking steps to ensure Canadians never run out of microwavable bacon.
The Mississauga, Ont.-based food giant said Tuesday it has completed construction on a $182-million expansion to its prepared meats plant in Winnipeg, which the...
The 22nd Red Deer Swine Technology Workshop returns virtually, free-of-charge, for two afternoons, on Wednesday, October 20 and Thursday, October 21, 2021, following a one-year hiatus.
The 2021 edition of the event will take place via Zoom. Topics this year will range from profitability...
Farmscape for October 4, 2021
Full Interview 9:45
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Research conducted by the Western College of Veterinary Medicine has shed new light on the clinical progression of Streptococcus zooepidemicus. Researchers with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine and the University...
This past summer, Alberta experienced high temperatures and low precipitation, generating drought-like conditions throughout the province. The situation has created problems for many producers who are struggling to secure feed at reasonable prices.
AgriRecovery support related to the drought was...
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Over the past year, there has been a marked rise in feed costs. Various strategies to address managing feed costs are currently being explored. This article is the fourth in a series that began...
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...