For decades, fibre in pig diets has largely been viewed as a constraint — something that dilutes energy, reduces digestibility, and is managed rather than optimized. However, the push toward more sustainable and cost-effective feed ingredients has made higher-fibre diets increasingly common in pork production. This shift has expanded our understanding of fibre; its
Fox Ridge Farm near Whitehorse Yukon
When one thinks about the Yukon the first thought is probably not about a place to raise pigs.But then again those who do move north tend to be a rather self-sufficient lot so some are likely to find ways to ensure there is bacon for breakfast and ham for
The Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba welcomed back the Pork Quality Luncheon on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, drawing producers, partners, and community supporters to celebrate Manitoba pork and the people who raise it. Presented in partnership with Manitoba Pork, Assiniboine College, East 40 Packers, and Blue Water Wash, the
At the annual general meeting of Manitoba Pork in Winnipeg, a panel led by General Manager Cam Dahl focused on a growing priority for the industry—public trust.Moderated by Dahl, the session brought together Susan Riese, Director of Public Relations and Communications; Grant Melnychuk, Director of Sustainable Development, Research and Data Management; Mark Fynn, Director
Alberta Pork producers are demanding Alberta Pork stop the use of porcine blood plasma in piglet diets because of its possible connection to the recent case of the highly contagious virus porcine epidemic diarrhea.“There seems to be a very good link between PED and this blood plasma. Let’s get onto one page. Let’s be
New WHE GM Michael Greba
Bringing more value to the Western Hog Exchange and its shareholders is the mandate of the new general manager, said shareholders during the marketing organization’s annual general meeting in April.After only 10 days on the job, Michael Greba said he had a clear mandate from the shareholders to find ways
While not currently in Canada, African Swine Fever remains a threat producers here should be knowledgeable about.“The risk to Canada has not decreased, and if anything, it remains elevated, but Canada’s level of preparedness has improved. So, while ASF has not become less of a global risk, Canada is better prepared now than in
Speaking at the annual general meeting of Manitoba Pork in Winnipeg, Richard Madan made one point clear: Manitoba must tell its story directly in Washington, especially at a time when trade faces growing uncertainty.Madan, Manitoba’s Senior Representative to the United States, said he took on the role at a critical moment for the province
The shift to group housing with electronic sow feeders may be an opportunity for producers to adjust late-stage diets to include diets with higher amino acid levels for improved sow performance, said a University of Alberta graduate student.Ashley Kok said by changing the diet at four weeks sows gained weight with no negative impacts.The
Animal nutritionists in the future will focus not just on the amount of protein or energy of a feed ingredient, but the micro-ingredients in the feed that have attributes that can positively impact the animal physiology and metabolism, especially gut health in pigs, said a University of Manitoba professor.“We always look at macro-contributions of
