Call for Reasoned Approach to Water Concerns
CANADA - The Economic Development Officer with the Town of Neepawa is calling for a responsible reasoned approach to addressing water quality concerns in Lake Winnipeg, Bruce Cochrane writes.

Scientists Study Pigs on the Water Wagon
DENMARK - Do outdoor pigs drink during the night? This is what scientists at Aarhus University are investigating in connection with the requirement that pigs should have access to frost-free water around...

Urban Public Urged to Be Part of Lake Debate
CANADA - The president of Keystone Agricultural Producers is urging the public to become involved in the debate over the most appropriate action to address water quality issues within the lake Winnipeg...

Circuit Court Rules on CAFO Permits
US - The judges of the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit have ruled that the Clean Water Act did not give the EPA the authority to require Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations to obtain discharge...

Coordinated Research Aimed at Water Protection
CANADA - The appointment of Manitoba's first research chair in watershed systems is expected to further the formation of strong coordinated linkages among those involved in protecting the province's water,...

Cooperation to Address Lake Winnipeg Water Quality
CANADA - The Manitoba Conservative Party is calling on the provincial government to work more closely with other jurisdictions to address water quality problems in Lake Winnipeg, writes Bruce Cochrane...

Ability to Manage Crop Nutrients Improves
CANADA - Keystone Agricultural Producers says Manitoba farmers are in a much better position than ever before to manage the use of crop inputs and reduce nutrient loss to the environment, according to...

Issues on Approach to Lake Winnipeg Water Quality
CANADA - The leader of the Manitoba Liberal Party says the province needs to adopt a science based approach to addressing water quality problems in Lake Winnipeg, according to Bruce Cochrane.

Progress in Improving Lake Winnipeg Water Quality
CANADA - Manitoba Water Stewardship says, despite continuing deterioration of water quality in Lake Winnipeg, government efforts to reduce nutrient loading are beginning to have an effect, according to...

Improvement of Lake Winnipeg Water Quality Urged
CANADA - The Lake Winnipeg Research Consortium says each of the 6.6 million inhabitants of the lake Winnipeg water shed have a role to play in improving water quality in the lake, according to Bruce C...

Improving Lake Winnipeg Water Quality
CANADA - A University of Manitoba soil scientist suggests adopting sound nutrient management principles would be more effective than the province's moratorium on hog industry expansion for addressing water...

Water Quality Continues to Improve
NETHERLANDS - Water quality continues to improve, according to a study by GD Deventer but problems remain.

ACMC Tip: Inter-Batch Hygiene
UK - Often rooms in piggeries which are managed on an all-in, all-out, system look clean during a superficial inspection.

Water Quality Influences Swine Herd Productivity
CANADA - A swine nutritionist with the University of Manitoba says the quality of water provided to pigs plays a key role in their productivity, according to Bruce Cochrane.

Water Boosts Weaning Weights
UK - A simple change to the watering regime in the farrowing houses is enabling a Suffolk farmer to rear an extra 1–1.5 piglets a litter and reduce his vet bills.

Swine Producers Encouraged to Monitor Water Use
CANADA - An animal science professor with the University of Manitoba is encouraging swine producers to track the use of water and to implement strategies to conserve water, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Water Industry Regulator Recognises Farmers' Role
UK - The NFU has praised a move by water industry regulator Ofwat to limit water bills for farmers and growers.

The Biggest Challenge for Prairie Farmers
CANADA - To improve water quality in Lake Winnipeg Prairie farmers are being urged to balance crop nutrient applications with crop removal and to avoid winter application, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program
CANADA - A province-wide Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program, unveiled by the Saskatchewan government is expected to help the province's farmers protect themselves against drought while helping...

Approach to Wastewater Treatment Applauded
CANADA - Officials with La Broquerie, Manitoba based Hytek Limited are applauding the cooperative approach taken by the town of Neepawa and the federal and provincial governments in the development of...

Wastewater Treat Plant Upgrade Moves Forward
CANADA - Officials with La Broquerie, Manitoba base Hytek Limited expect to complete upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant at its Springhill Farms pork processing plant in Neepawa in approximately...

Joules Before Swine
US - Family pig farms used to be as much a part of the old South as homemade sausage and red-eye gravy. What's left of swine farming in the Southeast today, however, has gone corporate — generating larger...

'What We Know about Feeding Liquid By-products'
GERMANY - Dr Jerry Shurson of the University of Minnesota, USA, gave a lecture on the advantages and challenges of liquid feeding at Big Dutchman's 5th International Agents' Meeting in Bremen, Germany,...

ACMC Tip: Review Pig Unit Water Systems
UK - A periodic review of the water system is essential on every pig unit. Borehole water should be checked at least annually as problems of salinity are seen in some aquifers, advises Paul Thompson,...

Big Dutchman Strengthens Asian Pig Business Team
THAILAND - The Big Dutchman Group announces the appointment of Marc Broadbent as General Manager for Big Dutchman Agriculture (Thailand) Ltd. effective 1 March 2009.

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Industry Innovator Honoured at 2009 Banff Pork Seminar
CANADA - A Canadian pork industry innovator was recognized for his efforts to improve water conservation and reduce emissions from hog farms at the 2009 Banff Pork Seminar, held 20-23 January.

Liquid Feeding Made Simpler
GERMANY - Slim, compact and economic: with MixPump, Big Dutchman brings an innovation on the market that is well suited for feeding piglets and the final finishing period.

Drinker Design Does Effect in Newly Weaned Piglet
CANADA - During the first few days after weaning, pigs often experience body weight loss as they adapt to eating solid food. During this time period, they are also observed to drink excessively and develop...

Tips to Tap This Valuable Resource
CANADA - Water is an essential nutrient in pork production. Research reveals how we can manage this resource for best results and minimal cost. Here the Prairie Swine Centre in Saskathchewan, offers some...