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Monday, March 26, 2012
Water Gives Weaned Pigs a Good StartUK - Water consumption is what determines feed intake, pig producers heard at BPEX’s Two-Tonne Sow Focus on Weaning conferences. Clean and plentiful water supply frequently came up when pig producers...
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
ASF Spread Likely Due to Dead Infected Pigs in RiverSOUTH AFRICA - Mpumalanga farmers have been warned they face an African swine fever (ASF) threat. The likely spread of the recent outbreak may have bee due to the disposal of infected dead pigs in a local...
Friday, January 13, 2012
Call for Reasoned Approach to Water ConcernsCANADA - 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.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Scientists Study Pigs on the Water WagonDENMARK - 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...
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Urban Public Urged to Be Part of Lake DebateCANADA - 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...
Monday, May 16, 2011
Circuit Court Rules on CAFO PermitsUS - 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...
Friday, December 24, 2010
Coordinated Research Aimed at Water ProtectionCANADA - 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,...
Friday, August 27, 2010
Cooperation to Address Lake Winnipeg Water QualityCANADA - 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...
Thursday, August 26, 2010
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...
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Progress in Improving Lake Winnipeg Water QualityCANADA - 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...
Monday, August 23, 2010
Improvement of Lake Winnipeg Water Quality UrgedCANADA - 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...
Friday, August 20, 2010
Improving Lake Winnipeg Water QualityCANADA - 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...
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Water Quality Continues to ImproveNETHERLANDS - Water quality continues to improve, according to a study by GD Deventer but problems remain.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
ACMC Tip: Inter-Batch HygieneUK - Often rooms in piggeries which are managed on an all-in, all-out, system look clean during a superficial inspection.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Water Quality Influences Swine Herd ProductivityCANADA - 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.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Water Boosts Weaning WeightsUK - 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 UseCANADA - 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.
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Water Industry Regulator Recognises Farmers' RoleUK - The NFU has praised a move by water industry regulator Ofwat to limit water bills for farmers and growers.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
The Biggest Challenge for Prairie FarmersCANADA - 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.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure ProgramCANADA - 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...
Monday, April 20, 2009
Approach to Wastewater Treatment ApplaudedCANADA - 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...
Friday, April 17, 2009
Wastewater Treat Plant Upgrade Moves ForwardCANADA - 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...
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Joules Before SwineUS - 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...
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
'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,...
Friday, March 13, 2009
ACMC Tip: Review Pig Unit Water SystemsUK - 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,...
Friday, February 27, 2009
Big Dutchman Strengthens Asian Pig Business TeamTHAILAND - The Big Dutchman Group announces the appointment of Marc Broadbent as General Manager for Big Dutchman Agriculture (Thailand) Ltd. effective 1 March 2009.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
Industry Innovator Honoured at 2009 Banff Pork SeminarCANADA - 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.
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Liquid Feeding Made SimplerGERMANY - 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.
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