For centuries Pork has been enjoyed for its nutritional values, flavor, and taste. History shows pigs were domesticated by 5000 B.C. This is 7 millenniums of Pork consumption. Today, pork is the most desired and consumed meat in the...
University of Alberta professor of Animal Biotechnology Michael Dyck has received new funding through Genome Canada's Genomics Application Partnership Program (GAPP). He is no stranger to the needs of pig producers and has past experience helping the industry raise...
Topigs Norsvin is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. John Eggert as Chief Executive Officer for Topigs Norsvin USA. John Eggert has been a key member of Topigs Norsvin USA’s Senior Management and Leadership team since 2014 and...
Pig Champ is a major swine production recording system in the United States. In 2019 they had data from 365 farms which they put in a Benchmarking database. Below is change in Pig Champ Sow Mortality mean average for...
Farmscape for November 2, 2020
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The Technical Services Manager with Hypor-Hendrix Genetics suggests the body condition of the sow is the most important factor to focus on in preparation for farrowing. Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium 2020,...
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Lacombe pigs are rather unique among a myriad of swine breeds.
To begin with it is the only breed developed in Canada.
The breed is also considered critically endangered by Rare Breeds Canada.
And, that brings us to Robert...
On September 14th Joop joined Hendrix Genetics as the new Managing Director of Business Unit Swine (Hypor). He is looking forward to contributing to the development of the company towards vision 2025 building lasting relationships with customers and the...
Farmscape for October 20, 2020
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The Technical Services Manager with Hypor-Hendrix Genetics suggests effective management in the farrowing room can help increase the survival of piglets and improve overall profitability. Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium 2020, hosted...
Influenza A virus in swine (IAV-S) is one of the primary respiratory pathogens challenging swine production systems in the US and around the world, said Phil Gauger, DVM, PhD, an associate professor at Iowa State University. The virus is...
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Have we finally rounded the corner of what has been one of them most impactful times in a generation? Well, as business thinker Peter Drucker put it, “Trying to predict the future is like trying to...