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Tuesday, April 03, 2012
University of Guelph Enviropig Project Loses Funding CANADA - While two groups on Monday were celebrating the winding down of the University of Guelph’s ‘Enviropig’ program, the university stressed even though it is phasing out its genetically modified...
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Scientist Discusses PRRS Breakthrough & Next StepsCANADA - Scientists have discovered that a pig’s ability to withstand porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) is closely tied to one genetic marker.
Genesus Dominates National, Global ResultsCANADA - The official results for all Canada 2011 purebred swine registrations were announced at Canada Swine Breeders Annual Meeting Toronto, 26 March 2012.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Govt of Canada Helps Swine Producers Boost ExportsCANADA - Canadian swine producers will benefit from increased export access with the support of the Government of Canada. Parliamentary Secretary Pierre Lemieux, on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry...
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Traceability Project Uses DNA to Improve GeneticsCANADA - The Canadian Swine Health Board and the University of Prince Edward Island’s (UPEI) Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) have completed the first phase of an innovative research project that analyses...
Friday, December 23, 2011
JSR Purchases 650-Sow Nucleus Farm in CanadaCANADA - JSR's Nucleus Farm in Elstow, Saskatoon, Canada is now fully stocked producing the company's own GP1 and GP2 female lines alongside the Geneconverter 500 and Geneconverter 700 sire lines. Production...
Monday, December 19, 2011
Awards Presentation at TOPIGS CanadaCANADA - TOPIGS Canada hosted the annual Customer Appreciation Night on 3 November 2011.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Research Conducted Could Benefit Pork ProducersCANADA - Research being conducted on behalf of the Canadian Swine Research and Development Cluster as part of Swine Innovation is expected to be of benefit to pork producers across Canada, writes Bruce...
Thursday, December 01, 2011
New Research Expected to Benefit ProducersCANADA - Research being conducted on behalf of the Canadian Swine Research and Development Cluster as part of Swine Innovation is expected to be of benefit to pork producers across Canada, writes Bruce...
Monday, November 14, 2011
Canadian Pork Production Costs Compare FavourablyCANADA - A director with Pork Chain Consulting says, while the cost of producing pork in Canada compare favourably with those in the rest of the world, there are areas where improvements can be made, Bruce...
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Canadian Institutions Invest in Genomics ResearchCANADA - Genome Alberta has announced that it is leading a group of funding partners on two large-scale genomics projects, which will help improve Canada's livestock sector. These projects build on Genome...
Monday, September 12, 2011
Evergreen Colony with No.1 Carcase AwardCANADA - At their annual producer banquet recently, Maple Leaf Foods recognised long time Genesus Customer, Evergreen Farms with No.1 (Signature) Award in the Canadian Pork Industry: Best Carcase for a...
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Genesus Ships its Largest Single Order to ChinaCANADA - Genesus has shipped its largest single order of breeding stock to China. The buyer is COFCO Corp., China's largest agribusiness.
Thursday, June 02, 2011
Genesus Ships Largest Order of Breeding Stock from Canada to ChinaWINNIPEG – Manitoba based Genesus Inc. shipped from Winnipeg Airport the largest single order from Canada to China of Registered Genesus Purebred Yorkshire, Landrace and Duroc Breeding Stock on Sunday...
Thursday, April 07, 2011
Pork Commentary: The Only Sure is VolatilityCANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Eco-Friendly GM Pigs Under Development in Ontario ONTARIO, CANADA - Jeremy Cooke of the BBC reports in a video on a genetically modified pig, dubbed ‘Enviro-Pig’, being developed in Ontario that may be among the first of GM farm animals developed...
Friday, March 25, 2011
New TOPIGS Nucleus Farm in CanadaCANADA - TOPIGS has purchased a new nucleus farm in Canada named Windy Acres near the village Malonton in Northern Manitoba.
Thursday, February 03, 2011
TOPIGS Canada: New Business Development Rep.CANADA - TOPIGS Canada has announced that Sergio Sosa has joined its staff as Business Development Representative.
Friday, September 17, 2010
GM Pork a Step Closer to Dinner TablesCANADA - Genetically engineered pigs are one step closer to becoming meat on Canadian kitchen tables with the federal government poised to declare that they do not harm the environment.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Increased Domestic Pork Consumption PromotedCANADA - The Canadian Pork Council hopes to replace imported pork on the plates of Canadian consumers with Canadian pork through the creation of a new national pork market development organization, writes...
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Birthweight Has No Impact on Carcass, Meat QualityCANADA - Increasing litter size led to a reduction in mean birth weight of the piglets, which did prolong the time needed to reach market weight but had no negative effects on pork quality, according to...
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Pork Commentary: Prices Profitable But Not GreatCANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Association Targets Export Market ExpansionCANADA - The Canadian Swine Exporters Association says expanding the market for Canadian swine genetics will benefit both the Canadian suppliers and the foreign buyers, according to Bruce Cochrane.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Increased Hog Equipment Sales Fueled CANADA - The managing director of Crystal Springs Hog Equipment says improved optimism in the North American hog industry is fueling improved sales of hog equipment, according to Bruce Cochrane.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Genomics Has Potential for Canadian Pig IndustryCANADA - The Canadian Centre for Swine Improvement recommend more pig genotyping to maintain the country's position as a leader in genetic improvement, according to Jaydee Smith of the Ontario Ministry...
Monday, March 22, 2010
Growing Demand Drives Expansion for HyporONTARIO, CANADA - Hypor Inc announced on Friday, 19 March, that it has doubled sire line testing capacity for the Shade Oak Duroc at the Ontario based nucleus unit.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Pork Commentary - Momentum in Hog MarketCANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Pork Commentary - Canada Indicates Huge LiquidationCANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Pork Commentary: Huge US Corn and Soybean CropCANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Pork Producers Welcome Reopening of PSC ElstowCANADA - Saskatchewan pork producers are hailing the reopening of the PSC Elstow Research Farm under new ownership as very good news for the province's pork industry. writes Bruce Cochrane.
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