Improved Hog Prices Expected in 2009
CANADA - A US based agricultural economist predicts reduced North American pork production and lower input costs will result in improved hog prices in 2009, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Non-Competetive Feeding Offers Advantages
CANADA - Researchers with the Prairie Swine Centre report feeding systems like the one being used at its new sow research facility offer greater control over feed and reduced aggression during feeding,...

Pork Producers Applaud Elimination of KVD
CANADA - 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...

Pork Commentary: Feed Corn Usage to Drop
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

High Quality Barley Available as Feed
CANADA - The Canadian Wheat Board reports there will be a large volume of excellent quality barley available this winter for feed, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Pork Commentary: Manitoba Hog Days
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Change in Pork Production in Demand
CANADA - Pork producers around the world have encountered an unprecedented period of low prices for pigs and high input costs.

Re-Formulation Offers Potential Added Savings
CANADA - Research conducted at the Prairie Swine Centre near Saskatoon shows that re-evaluating production objectives and re-formulating swine rations will probably add a few extra dollars to the farm's...

Producers Spurred to Re-Think Feeding Programs
CANADA - Researchers with the Prairie Swine Centre are encouraging swine producers to take a second look at their feeding programs in order to find additional cost savings, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Drinker Design Does Effect in Newly Weaned Piglet
CANADA - During the first few days after weaning, pigs often experience body weight loss as they adapt to eating solid food. During this time period, they are also observed to drink excessively and develop...

National Centre for Livestock and the Environment to Host Feed Processing Workshop
CANADA - Officially opened last summer, the National Centre for Livestock and the Environment’s (NCLE) new state of the art feed processing facility is allowing scientists to gain a greater understanding...