The Canadian Pork Council (CPC), in partnership with the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC), has launched the process to update the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pigs in Canada. The review, guided by NFACC’s structured, science-informed approach, aims to strengthen animal welfare standards while keeping them practical for producers.
At the second Canadian Wild Pig Summit held virtually on April 29, 2025, Gabby Nichols, Programs Manager with Invasives Canada, delivered a detailed presentation on Indigenous engagement and its critical role in Canada’s invasive wild pig strategy. Her talk highlighted national efforts to incorporate Indigenous knowledge and leadership in the fight against invasive wild
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 event highlighted national progress in monitoring, managing, and removing invasive wild pigs, while supporting broader efforts to prevent African Swine Fever
Dr Frank Marshall, quarterly herd health check at Hartland Colony
Driving down the highway with veterinarian Dr. Frank Marshall is like receiving an agricultural history lesson.On the left side of the road he points out an old dairy barn that has not seen cows in years. On the right side of the highway is a
Greetings on a bright sunny Alberta Tuesday morning as I am penning this installment. This following a spring storm that blew through last night with high winds and hard rain, hoping the rain fell in the many areas that are fighting fires.Thanks to all those who took the time to fill out our annual
Ingredients2 tsp smoked paprika2 tsp garlic powder1 tsp onion powder1 tsp black pepper1 tsp dried oregano1 tsp dried thyme¼ tsp salt¼ tsp cayenne1 lb pork tenderloin1 tbsp olive oil2 tbsp butter¼ cup honey½ cup vegetable broth
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 F.
Mix together spices in a small bowl.
Preheat a cast-iron or ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
While
Harry Siemens Receives AwardOn Saturday February 8th Harry Siemens was presented with the King Charles III Coronation Medal, from Senator Don Plett. A very well deserved honour.The award, presented through the office of Senator Don Plett, acknowledges Siemens’ contributions to journalism and advocacy, particularly in the agricultural sector.Senator Plett expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “It
Prairie Swine Centre Spring Producer MeetingsPrairie Swine Centre along with Zoetis and PIC are hosting their spring meetings.While Alberta has already hosted two meetings April 8th in Lethbridge and April 9th in Red Deer and Saskatchewan’s in Saskatoon on April 10th.The Portage la Prairie meeting is on May 2nd will be at the William
It is interesting how US president Donald Trump has become the focus of so much discussion – little of it positive of his views outside his die hard constituents and even some of those seem to be wavering in the face of his almost daily outlandish pronouncements.For example attending a recent junior hockey game
This movie The Last Flight of Noah’s Ark made an impression on me as a boy.. An unemployed down-and-out pilot is offered a job to fly a cargo of animals to a remote Pacific island aboard a timeworn B-29 bomber. He is accompanied by a missionary, along with two children from her orphanage. The
