Porcine Sapovirus is making waves in the swine industry, and its impact on weaning weights is under the spotlight. With potential losses of up to $22 per sow annually, this emerging virus is causing concern among practitioners and researchers alike.Despite being identified in the United States in 1980, Porcine Sapovirus, the industry only recently
Spenst Bros. Premium Meats celebrated the grand opening of their new building expansion, a journey that began during the BSE crisis in 2003 when cattle prices plummeted. This family-run business faced challenging times but found a way to survive by developing a storefront operation to sell their meat locally.During the grand opening program, former
The war for our lives is waged behind the closed doors of a bio-secure battlefield, staffed by clinicians and scientists from 30 different countries.A world player in the battle against disease, the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization was first established at the University of Saskatchewan under the guidance and urging of Veterinarian Chris Bigland,
The Saskatchewan Pork Development Board is raising concerns and calling on the province to support hog producers grappling with soaring feed costs. This appeal for help comes in light of similar support to other regional livestock producers.Last week, the Government of Saskatchewan unveiled a financial relief plan, allocating up to $70 million to aid
In its second year, “Discover the Farm” has become a cherished event, evolving from the much-loved Open Farm Day that once graced the landscapes of Manitoba. The Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre, nestled within the University of Manitoba’s Glenlea Research Station, has been at the heart of this agricultural celebration. However,
International trade in pork continues to face disruptions as several countries block imports of Swedish pork due to a recent outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in wild boars in Sweden. Even though the disease has only been detected in wild boars and poses no danger to humans, Armenia, Australia, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore,
There was this pig barn. It was 28 years old and no longer meeting expectations. The pigs were not thriving and, in May alone, its operators lost $22,000. The veterinarian had suggested shutting it down.This is where some honest collaboration between the veterinarian and a nutrition specialist intervened to save the day.At 7:30 on
In recent updates, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) advises the hog industry on crucial information regarding feed controls to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF). This update responds to the ASF cases discovered in Sweden, as this highly contagious disease can travel through contaminated feed or feed ingredients. It
The latest edition of the Swine Health Information Center’s (SHIC) September eNewsletter highlights important global and domestic swine health developments it monitors. Identifying African Swine Fever (ASF) infected dead wild boar in Sweden takes center stage in this month’s report.Dr. Megan Niederwerder, Associate Director of the Swine Health Information Center, emphasizes the significance of
Questions still outweigh the answers among Canadian producers anticipating changes arising from new animal welfare legislation in California and Massachusetts.In September, the Canadian Pork Council hosted a webinar with Michael Formica, chief legal strategist for the National Pork Producers Council in the United States.Formica provided background and outlined the potential impacts of the new
