Breeding Success and Maximising Returns
CANADA - The London Swine Conference will be held for two days, 28-29 March 2012, at the London Convention Centre in London, Ontario.

Traceability Project Uses DNA to Improve Genetics
CANADA - 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...

Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio Influences Performance
CANADA - Research conducted by the Prairie Swine Centre suggests the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids in the diet of the sow is of greater significance in influencing her reproductive performance...

Canadian Pork Production Costs Compare Favourably
CANADA - 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...

Canadian Institutions Invest in Genomics Research
CANADA - 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...

Sow Diet Affects Piglet Health at Weaning
CANADA - Research conducted by the Prairie Swine Centre shows the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids in the diet of the sow can affect how well her piglets will respond to immune challenges presented...

Genesus Breeding Stock Sale to Russia Announced
CANADA - At the Canada-Russia forum held on 1 June in Ottawa, Canada’s Agricultural Minister Gerry Ritz in the presence of Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Victor Zubkov announced the largest sale...

Genesus Ships Largest Order of Breeding Stock from Canada to China
WINNIPEG – 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...

New TOPIGS Nucleus Farm in Canada
CANADA - TOPIGS has purchased a new nucleus farm in Canada named Windy Acres near the village Malonton in Northern Manitoba.

Decision-Making Tools for Group Housing Conversions
CANADA - New tools being developed by the University of Manitoba will help pork producers choose the best options for converting their sow barns to group housing, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Birthweight Has No Impact on Carcass, Meat Quality
CANADA - 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...

Association Targets Export Market Expansion
CANADA - 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.

Expertise Shared at 10th London Swine Conference
CANADA - Internationally renowned speakers recently shared their unique expertise with the Ontario pork industry at the tenth annual London Swine Conference.

Synchronising Ovulation Improved Litter Size
CANADA - Synchronising ovulation in weaned sows led to more piglets born and fewer inseminations were required than for an untreated control group, according to researchers in Ontario and Alberta.

Genomics Has Potential for Canadian Pig Industry
CANADA - 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...

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...