Flexibility Advised When Selecting Feed Ingredients
CANADA - A swine nutritionist with the Saskatoon based Prairie Swine Centre in Saskatoon reports prairie pork producers are considering a range of alternative feed ingredients in response to rising feed...

Cause of High Prevalence of Fungal Diseases in 2010
CANADA - A mycologist with the Canadian Grain Commission blames warm wet weather conditions during the summer and at harvest for an increased prevalence of fungal diseases during the 2010 growing season,...

Challenges in Using Alternative Feed Ingredients
CANADA - A swine nutritionist with the University of Manitoba says variability in nutrient composition is the biggest challenge when incorporating alternative feed ingredients into swine rations, Bruce...

Monitoring New Fusarium Graminearum Chemotype
CANADA - The Canadian Grain Commission suggests the increased prevalence of a new more virulent strain of Fusarium graminearum is a good example of why we need to continually monitor the occurrence...

Fusarium-Damaged Cereal Grains Reported in 2010
CANADA - The Canadian Grain Commission reports Fusarium head blight (FHB) caused downgrading of cereal grains throughout western Canada this year, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Livestock Producers Receive Feed Assistance
CANADA - Manitoba livestock producers facing feed shortages this winter following an extremely wet 2010 growing season will receive feed and transportation assistance from the Governments of Canada and...

Feed Cost Advantage for Hog Producers
CANADA - H@ms Marketing Services says the rising cost of US corn could potentially shift the feed cost advantage for hogs back to western Canada, offsetting the negative impact a strong Canadian dollar,...

Social Aspects and Feeding Systems Play Key Role
CANADA - A researcher with the University of Manitoba suggests the social aspects of group housing and the feeding system that will be used are the main considerations when planning the switch to group...

Stimulation of Interest in Low Phytate Barley
CANADA - A plant breeder with the University of Saskatchewan is hoping improved returns in the pork industry will prompt an increased interest in a new more environmentally friendly variety of barley,...

Production Costs May Determine Profitability for Hogs
CANADA - A US-based agricultural economist projects production costs, particularly feed costs, will be the biggest factor affecting profitability in the North American hog industry this winter, writes...

Strong Dollar Could Offset Feed Cost Advantage
CANADA - A US-based agricultural economist says the strong value of the Canadian dollar will likely offset a feed cost advantage being created for western Canadian pork producers as a result of the rising...

Harsh Conditions Limit Cereal Grain Yield Increases
CANADA - A researcher with the University of Saskatchewan suggests harsh western Canadian growing conditions are the biggest factor limiting improvements in cereal grain yields, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Economics Blamed for Declines in Barley Acres
CANADA - A researcher with the University of Saskatchewan suggests the main reason for recent drops in the number of acres seeded to barley in western Canada is economics, Bruce Cochrane writes.

Fusarium Head Blight Contaminated Feed Grains
CANADA - The Prairie Swine Centre is advising hog producers to be aware of the potential risks posed by fusarium head blight contaminated feed grains, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Producers Advised to Monitor Herd Performance
CANADA - An animal science professor with the University of Manitoba is advising swine producers to monitor the quality of feed ingredients and pay close attention to the performance of their own herds...

Western Barley Production Projected to Fall
CANADA - The Canadian Wheat Board projects the volume of barley produced this year in western Canada will fall to its lowest level in 40 years, Bruce Cochrane writes.

Ergot a Serious Problem in Feed This Year
ALBERTA, CANADA - Ergot is being found in feed grain at much higher levels than usual. The ergot problem, precipitated by the spring weather conditions, is very widespread across most of Alberta and in...

More Virulent Strain of Fusarium Head Blight Prevails
CANADA - An analysis of winter wheat samples collected this year indicates a more virulent strain of fusarium head blight is displacing the less virulent strain cereal grain growers are familiar with,...

Producers: Monitor for DON-Contaminated Grains
CANADA - An animal science professor with the University of Manitoba is advising swine producers to monitor feed quality and watch the performance of their herds to avoid the problems associated with fusarium...

Producers Advised to be Attentive to Feed Quality
CANADA - A researcher with the Prairie Swine Centre is advising swine producers to pay particularly close attention to feed grain quality when securing feed supplies for this winter, writes Bruce Coch...

Pork Commentary: Corn Price Shock
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Lower Cost Alternative Feed Ingredients Advised
CANADA - In the wake of anticipated higher feed ingredient this winter costs a partner with Gowans Feed Consulting is encouraging swine producers to seek out lower cost alternative ingredients where ever...

Reduced Prairie Cereal Grain Production Projected
CANADA - The Canadian Wheat Board projects reduced production of all of the major cereal grains throughout the Canadian prairies this year, according to Bruce Cochrane.

Higher Demand Projected for Feed Supplies
CANADA - A Winnipeg based grain market analyst anticipates an increased demand, both domestically and internationally, for Canadian feed grains this year as the result of reduced production in other regions,...

Progress Dealing with Fusarium Head Blight in Wheat
CANADA - A wheat breeder with the University of Manitoba reports sciestists are making progress in improving the resistance of wheat to fusarium head blight, according to Bruce Cochrane.

Fusarium Infection High This Year in Winter Wheat
CANADA - A wheat breeder with the University of Manitoba reports early indications are that the incidence of fusarium head blight has been particularly high this year, writes Bruce Cochrane.

DDGS, Zero-Tannin Faba Beans in Swine Rations
CANADA - Research being conducted by the Puratone Corporation in partnership with the University of Manitoba will help swine nutritionists maximise the feeding value of dried distillers grains with solubles...

US Corn Expected to Drive Feed Ingedient Costs
CANADA - A Winnipeg-based grain market analyst expects US corn to play a key role in influencing the cost of feeding livestock heading into the fall and winter this year, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Producers Advised to Consider Least-Cost Rations
CANADA - The Animal Nutrition Association of Canada says livestock producers will need to pay close attention to the cost of feed ingredients this winter and adjust rations accordingly, writes Bruce Cochrane....

Feed Ingredient Shortages to be Anticipated
CANADA - The Animal Nutrition Association of Canada is advising livestock producers to anticipate shortages of most of the feed ingredients they typically use this winter, writes Bruce Cochrane.