Extension of Cull Breeding Swine Program Applauded
CANADA - The Canadian Pork Council is applauding a three month extension of the retroactive portion of the Federal Cull Breeding Swine Program, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Space Requirements for Gestating Sows
CANADA - Researchers with the Prairie Swine Centre report a range of factors will influence the amount of space required to maintain the health and productivity of gestating sows, writes Bruce Cochrane....

EmbryoGENE Network Uses Hypor Herd
CANADA - Hypor is pleased to announce its participation in the NSERC EmbryoGENE Research Network, whose goal is to develop diagnostic tools for evaluating embryonic development in pigs and cattle. The...

New Technology Accelerates Genetic Improvement in Swine
CANADA - A geneticist with PIC says new tools and technologies introduced over the past ten to 20 years have dramatically accelerated the rates of genetic improvement in breeding stock for swine, writes...

Recent Developments in Genetic Improvements in Pigs
CANADA - Bruce Cochrane, Farmscape online and Dr. Dave McLaren, PIC, Global Genetic Development Director, discuss recent developments in genetic improvements in pigs. Report from the Manitoba Swine S...

Sperm Sexing Technology Agreement Signed
TORONTO - Several companies providing artificial insemination to the dairy, beef and swine industries, including some of the world's largest, have signed licensing term sheets with Toronto-based Microbix...