The Animal Genetic Resources of Canada operates a gene-bank for livestock and poultry genetic resources.The Animal Genetic Resources of Canada (AnGRC) group encourages owners of heritage breed farm animals to help preserve genetic material. AnGRC’s responsibility is to protect the bio-diversity of Canada’s farm animal population by acquiring, evaluating and cryo-preserving tissue and germplasm
Crowd getting ready for announcement of winners, trophy presentations and Sale of Champions.
Carcass cooler
The 16th annual Saskatchewan Livestock Expo took place back on February 19th. While some bad roads kept a few exhibitors from making it to Swift Current, there were still over 80 companies represented.As Doug Cramer, show organizer commented, “what are you
Dr. Kelsey Gray
Regardless of what system pigs are raised under, proper nutrition is essential.For those raising pasture pigs a webinar delving into nutrition was recently held featuring Calgary-based veterinarian Dr. Kelsey Gray.Gray began by noting different species have different gut systems, and those systems determine what feed they use efficiently.For example the horse gut
Strong pork prices and steady demand support optimism across the North American hog sector. However, high construction costs for new barns will likely limit expansion and keep pork production steady for the foreseeable future.Florian Possberg, partner with Polar Pork Farms near Humboldt, Saskatchewan, says the industry currently enjoys profitable conditions but does not expect
Spring Seeding Calls for Steady Hands and Clear Eyes
As spring seeding draws near, farmers across Manitoba and beyond are weighing their options with care. Moisture conditions vary widely—some fields are still holding last fall’s bounty, while others are dry and waiting. Fertilizer prices remain at record highs, and other inputs aren’t far behind. Grain
Jessica Podhordeski
Ag in the City took place on February 19 at Lawson Heights Mall in Saskatoon as part of the Winter Break Escape school break program. Saskatchewan Pork Development Board representatives joined other agricultural groups to connect with families, answer questions and share information about food production.The event itself lasted a day.The importance of
On National Agriculture Day, March 24, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the launch of a national public awareness campaign to promote the newly enforced “Product of USA” voluntary labelling standard. Effective January 1, 2026, the label now applies exclusively to meat, poultry, and egg products from animals born, raised, harvested, and
Mobile Slaughter Trailer
When you are a smaller scale producer and you want to direct market pork finding access to processing is increasingly a challenge.In British Columbia the situation actually lead to the formation of an organization to help producers.The Small-Scale Meat Producers Association represents British Columbia farmers and ranchers who are raising meat outside
H@m’s Marketing Cooperative moved through its spring producer meetings with a strong turnout, clear optimism, and a sense that the hog sector is finally pushing forward with confidence. General Manager Bill Alford meets with producers in all three prairie provinces and sees something he hasn’t seen in years – momentum.“We build off last year,”
Ian Moon
A multi-million investment at the Olymel hog processing plant in Red Deer should make the plant more efficient, said Ian Moon, director of Hog Procurement and Vertical Integration Western Canada.The $7.1 million investment will focus on the slaughter line at the plant, said Moon.Last summer, upgrades were made to the evisceration line replacing
