Farmscape for September 6, 2024
Full Interview 20:56
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A program developed by the Western College of Veterinary Medicine to attract veterinary students into swine medicine is proving to be a win for the students, their educators and the...
The latest report for the week ending August 27, 2024, indicates a general decline in cash hog prices across multiple regions, with some exceptions. National cash hog prices showed mid-week increases, but overall, there was a drop of $4-$6...
The term ‘functional amino acids’ has been used to describe those amino acids supplemented in the diet for their roles beyond those for protein synthesis (i.e., lean gain). In the context of health, these include amino acids with significant...
Farmscape for August 28, 2024
Full Interview 8:24
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The General Manager of Manitoba Pork says Canada's own regulatory system is making its farmers less competitive internationally and hampering their ability to provide the world with food. "Regulatory Competitiveness"...
The Canadian meat industry is expressing its strong support for the government’s decisive action in intervening during the recent rail strike. The strike had caused significant disruptions to the supply chain, impacting the timely delivery of perishable goods, including...
As the swine industry continues to seek sustainable solutions for managing neonatal and post-weaning diarrhea, researchers are turning their attention to vitamin supplementation as a potential alternative to antibiotics and zinc oxide. This shift comes in response to increasing...
The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) has introduced a new On-Farm Efficiency Program tailored for producers, consolidating the benefits previously available under the Farm Technology Program and Efficient Grain Handling Program, now with an added focus on Energy Efficiency.
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This study explores the impact of feeding times (morning vs. evening) on farrowing times in sows. It was conducted with 278 sows divided into groups for morning and evening feeding. The results indicated that...
Farmscape for August 14, 2024
Full Interview 12:57
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Research coordinated by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is evaluating the prospects of displacing antibiotics and zinc oxide to protect piglets from diarrhea with vitamins. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, in collaboration...
Hog prices saw improvements throughout the week, although national prices dipped towards the end. CME cash rose daily, and wholesale pork values fluctuated with notable increases in bellies. In Canada, hog prices increased by $4-$9 per hog, with significant...