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4 06, 2025

Spike in PRRS Cases, Global Disease Pressures Highlight May Swine Health Report

Dr. Lisa Becton

In its latest domestic surveillance update, the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) reports increased porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) activity, regional spikes in porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED), and declining cases of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae.As part of its May 8 newsletter, SHIC released its monthly domestic and global swine disease monitoring reports. “This

4 06, 2025

Policy, Not Politics, Must Drive Canadian Agriculture’s Future

Canada begins a new political chapter with a new government, a new prime minister, and a new agriculture minister. Farm leaders hope this change brings fresh direction and better results for agriculture. When Donald Trump shook up U.S. trade policy, Canadian farmers felt the pressure. Under then-Prime Minister Trudeau, Ottawa failed to respond with

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4 06, 2025

Kunekune – Pasture Pork

When you think of swine breeds Kunekune may not be the first breed that comes to mind.But it is for Whispering Wind Farms near Didsbury, Alta.“We have 25 sows and approximately 10 breeding boars. We are happy with the size of our herd so no desire to expand any farther,” related Kelly Worthington who

4 06, 2025

New Research Shows Promise to Improve Pigs Immune System

Imagine if the pigs in your barn had immune systems better able to fight off disease without vaccines and antibiotics?Such animals may seem like fantasy, but a recent research discovery suggests it may well be possible.And, if such animals are bred it could dramatically impact swine disease management.What is creating the prospect of what

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4 06, 2025

Monitoring Wild Boar in Alberta:Remote Camera Studies Highlight Challenges and Opportunities

Experts from across Canada gathered virtually on April 29, 2025, for the second Canadian Wild Pig Summit, hosted by Animal Health Canada in partnership with Squeal on Pigs Manitoba and Manitoba Pork. The summit highlighted national efforts to control and remove invasive wild pigs and provided updates on surveillance strategies, including remote camera research

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4 06, 2025

Prairie Swine Centre Spring Meetings

Producers and industry partners gather for PSC spring meetings

Hog barn temperature controlWhen you put the thermostat controls into the hooves of the pigs they will tap it down five to eight degrees.Instead of the normal, cozy 16.5 C in group sow housing, the pigs adjusted the temperature down to 8C without any noticeable side

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4 06, 2025

Saskatchewan Pork Producers Strengthen Emergency Preparedness

Karolina Steinerova

Karolina Steinerova, Producer Services Manager with the Saskatchewan Pork Development Board, says Saskatchewan pork producers are now better prepared to deal with a potential foreign animal disease outbreak or emergency requiring mass euthanasia and disposal.“We released a mass euthanasia and disposal producer’s guide and hosted both in-person and online workshops,” said Steinerova. “We

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4 06, 2025

Canadian Beef and Pork Push into Asia Gains Traction with Indo-PacificSupport

Diedrah Kelly

The Indo-Pacific region continues to offer major growth opportunities for Canada’s beef and pork industries, as government, industry associations, and trade commissioners collaborate to expand market share and tackle access barriers in Southeast Asia.At an online market briefing hosted by the Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office (IPAAO) on May 13, Canadian officials and

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4 06, 2025

60 Years of Manitoba Pork: A Legacy of Change, Challenge, and Commitment

Cam Dahl

Reflecting on Manitoba Pork’s 60-year history, one can’t help but think back to the early 1970s, when the industry looked very different—smaller farms, simpler systems, and a less integrated market. Over the decades, people have watched the evolution of the pork sector firsthand: change, progression, and, yes, hardship have all played a role

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4 06, 2025

Updating the Pig Code of Practice

Yolande Seddon, Gillian Muir (Dean of Western College of Veterinary Medicine), and René Roy

The decision to update the code of practice for the care and handling of pigs is a sign of the pork industry’s commitment to strong animal welfare, said a pork welfare specialist.“The industry has moved the code forward so that is