Farmscape for May 20, 2021
Full Interview 13:35
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The Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network is advising pork producers that early cross fostering of newborn piglets can help reduce their potential exposure to the bacteria responsible for Greasy Pig...
Farmscape for May 17, 2021
Full Interview 11:41
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An Associate Professor with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine reports record low numbers of Influenza this year.
Although the media has been tracking the spread of COVID-19, there has been little...
Farmscape for May 12, 2021
Full Interview 14:28
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Researchers with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine report progress in identifying the factors that cause ear tip necrosis.
Ear tip necrosis is a common condition that typically affects pigs after weaning...
Farmscape for May 11, 2021
Full Interview 13:40
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The Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network is advising pork producers to be aware of the potential risks of spreading Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea through the application of infected manure and to...
Farmscape for May 10, 2021
Full Interview 13:40
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The Manager of the Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network reports the first quarter of 2021 was one of the quietest quarters ever in terms of infections in swine herds. The...
Farmscape for May 5, 2021
Full Interview 11:59
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Scientists with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine are striving to address the reductions in growth performance in pigs associated with severe infections. Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland...
Recently PIC published trial results of PIC®800 – PIC®337. Genesus compares those trial results to Genesus Duroc.
PIC®800
PIC®337
Genesus Duroc
Total Head Starting Trial
483
483
516
Total Head Observed at
End of Trial
430
443
495
Percent of Pigs that Started Trial but Were Not Observed at Trial End
12.3%
10.9%
4.36%
Starting...
Farmscape for April 19, 2021
Full Interview 9:03
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Research conducted by the University of Saskatchewan and the Prairie Swine Center has shown, while rye can be included in the rations of grower pigs, it's important to maintain high energy...
The transition from balanced to sustainable breeding has already begun. This is an overarching focus in our pig breeding program, but the benefits can be viewed up close on a product level. Of course, the Hypor Libra provides great...
Awards winners recognized at 2021 Livestock Care Conference
Outstanding contributors to advancing farm animal care in Alberta were celebrated with Awards of Distinction at the recent Livestock Care Conference, hosted by Alberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC).
With a theme of “Are...