While I would not suggest anyone trust a post on social media as fact without delving into the statement further with some research, there are times something gets posted that is at least worth a moment’s pause to consider.As I readied to write this week’s column (Yorkton This Week) I happened upon a post
The farm media headlines of late seem to often be dominated by health concerns in the livestock sector.You will recall the headlines regarding African Swine Fever.In August 2018, China reported the first African swine fever outbreak in Liaoning province and by September the country had culled more than 38,000 hogs.In less than a year
At the recent Canadian Wild Pigs Summit in Brandon, MB, the Government of Canada and the Province of Manitoba announced over $2.6 million in new funding for the Squeal on Pigs Manitoba initiative over the next four years. The campaign aims to identify, control, and remove wild pigs from Manitoba, ultimately aiming for their
The Scrappy Little Nobody
It is not often, in fact, very seldom, that I get to write the Forward to a published book. I did that recently for a book by Martin Harder of Winkler, MB, who is also no stranger to Manitoba’s farming, political, family, and faith sectors.I got to know and follow Martin
Five domains model. This image was created with the assistance of DALL·E 2, courtesy of PSC.
Dr. Jen-Yun Chou, a Research Scientist in Ethology and Welfare at the Prairie Swine Centre in Saskatoon, SK, recently addressed the annual Prairie Swine Centre producer meeting in Niverville, MB, on improving animal welfare for pigs.Dr. Chou followed up
Dr. Dan Columbus
During the 2024 Prairie Swine Centre producer meetings, held in collaboration with Zoetis and PIC, Dan Columbus, a nutrition researcher at the Prairie Swine Centre, delivered an insightful presentation titled “Insights into Mycotoxins in Swine Diets.”Columbus provided information about the prevalence of mycotoxins, their effects on pigs, issues around sampling ingredients for
Darryl Fransoo
The 2024 federal budget’s $40 billion deficit is alarming, especially considering how farmers produce such wholesome food for domestic consumption and export abroad. It highlights the disconnect in addressing their genuine concerns.Daryl Fransoo, the Chair of the Wheat Growers Association, voiced his disappointment, saying, “Once again, the federal government has missed the opportunity
Kevin Kossowan in his outdoor camp kitchen.
Pork producers hear the same message at every meeting: “You have a great story.” But who’s telling it, and to whom?A professional foodie from Edmonton is spreading the news to his online audience, based on his long-time love affair with pork.Kevin Kossowan (yes, a distant cousin of the
Landrace gilts purchased from Kerala Livestock Development Board, boar was separated after heat check.
Duroc gilts purchased from KLDB breeding farm at Edayar.
The first glimmer of sun is peeking over the horizon for an Alberta team’s push into the world’s most populated country.Alfred Wahl and Penny Jones – married 53 years and co-owners of Leduc-based
Dr. Megan Niederwerder
The Executive Director of the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) reports that 43 research proposals submitted in response to its 2024 Plan of Work Competitive Call for proposals are now under review.In January, the Swine Health Information Center formally requested proposals to address 11 of 36 research priorities and topics outlined in
