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Monday, July 13, 2009
Straw Based Sow Housing Offers Economic BenefitsCANADA - Research conducted at the National Centre for Livestock and the Environment indicates the switch from conventional slatted concrete floors to straw based group housing of sows offers certain economic...
Thursday, May 07, 2009
New Standard in Canadian Housing UnveiledCANADA - For two years, Canada has been facing difficulties in pig production. But changing circumstances motivate the innovative sector to prepare for better times. And the farm that was shared with fellow...
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
WCVM Upgrades to Enhance BiosecurityCANADA - The Western College of Veterinary Medicine says improved biosecurity is among the resulting benefits of a six million dollar upgrade of its Diagnostics Laboratory and Large Animal Clinic, writes...
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Expansion of Animal Clinic and Lab Nears CompletionCANADA - The Western College of Veterinary Medicine expects to complete an approximately six million dollar upgrade of its Diagnostics Laboratory and Large Animal Clinic within the next month to six weeks,...
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Public Release of Low Phytate Barley ApplaudedCANADA - The Saskatchewan Pork Development Board says the introduction of a low phytate barley, specifically tailored for monogastric animals, will mean cost savings for livestock producers as well as...
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Input Provision by Swine Producers EncouragedCANADA - Manitoba Pork Council is encouraging swine producers to provide their input on a new draft sustainable development strategy, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Expressing Demand for Low Phytate BarleyCANADA - A plant breeder with the University of Saskatchewan's Crop Development Centre is encouraging swine producers to make their desire for access to low phytate barley know to seed suppliers, writes...
Friday, April 03, 2009
Canadian Government Ignores Animal WelfareOTTAWA, CANADA - A report released today by the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (CFHS) illustrates just how far behind Canada is of countries like Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and...
Research: DDGS Offers Potential in Swine RationsCANADA - Research underway at the University of Manitoba suggests dried distillers grains with solubles have the potential to play an important role in swine nutrition, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
DDGS Offers Potential in Swine RationsCANADA - Research underway at the University of Manitoba suggests distillers dried grains with solubles have the potential to play an important role in swine nutrition, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Canadian Gov't Improves Program for Hog FarmersCANADA - The Government of Canada is extending its support for hog farmers who have downsized their herds to cope with tough economic times.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Urgent Help Provided to Flooded Livestock ProducersCANADA - The Governments of Canada and Manitoba are supporting livestock producers in flood areas by delivering urgent funding to buy feed, supporting forage crop re-seeding, and allowing tax deferrals....
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Animal Rights Activists May Mislead ConsumersCANADA - A Washington, D.C. based communications specialist warns the growing disconnection of the urban population from the farm leaves the majority vulnerable to the strategies used by animal rights...
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
New Hog Assembly Yard Being PlannedCANADA - Manitoba Pork Marketing Co-op expects to begin the construction of a new hog assembly yard near Stonewall this spring, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Reduced Weight Variation Key to Increased ProfitsCANADA - A US based agricultural economist suggests reducing weight variation as pigs grow toward market weight is the most effective way to maximize profitability in the swine barn, writes Bruce Coch...
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Traceability Systems for All Livestock and PoultryALBERTA, CANADA - Having a traceability system in place is important in keeping Alberta's livestock industries moving in the event of an emergency. Specifically, establishing a traceability system is required...
Thursday, February 05, 2009
Producers Advised to Connect with ConsumersCANADA - A Washington based communications strategist is encouraging livestock producers to harness some of the same strategies used by animal rights activists to get their message out, writes Bruce C...
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Pork Producers Applaud Elimination of KVDCANADA - Manitoba Pork Council is confident the elimination of kernel visual distinguishability as a registration criteria for wheat will play a key role in helping restore the competitiveness of western...
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Straw Houses - A Better Option for Sows?CANADA - Research conducted by the University of Manitoba indicates, from an animal welfare perspective, sows housed in groups on straw tend to out perform those housed in conventional slatted floor systems,...
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Impacts of Gut Microflora and ProbioticsCANADA - More than 40 scientists and experts from different universities and research centers across North America and Europe gathered last month in Quebec City to participate in Institut Rosell-Lallemand’s...
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Straw Based Sow Housing Increases LongevityCANADA - Research conducted by the University of Manitoba indicates, from an animal welfare perspective, sows housed in groups on straw tend to out perform those housed in conventional slatted floor systems,...
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Change in Pork Production in DemandCANADA - Pork producers around the world have encountered an unprecedented period of low prices for pigs and high input costs.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Production Goal of Alberta Pork AGMALBERTA - Alberta pork producers have set aggressive targets to revitalize their industry and the most pressing of those will be the focus of the 2008 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Alberta Pork. It will...
Monday, November 17, 2008
Livestock Transport Conference Aiming to TeachALBERTA - The Livestock Transport Conference is slated for January 29, 2009, at the Radisson Hotel in Calgary. It will be hosted by Alberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC) and the National Farm Animal Care Council...
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