Tyler Fulton, with Hams Marketing Services in Winnipeg, MB, said the hog prices continue very depressed with the cash market in the United States struggling to make gains burdened by vast supplies. The reality is packers aren’t back up to 100 per cent capacity. Producers with those extra uncommitted hogs need to negotiate prices
Prairie hog producers may soon have a new avenue for selling their sows.Donald’s Fine Foods has announced plans to undertake a feasibility study to determine the viability of converting the former beef plant in Moose Jaw, SK. into a sow processing facility.The facility, if it moves forward would fill something of a void for
Leaders in Western Canada’s hog industry have thrown down the gauntlet in their search for a pricing system that will give producers the ability to earn a living.Last year, the total earnings to Canadian packers was up $400 million from the previous year. So far this year, they have already made $440 million more
Yesterday, from when I am penning this, the Alberta Government announced that students will return to schools in the class room this fall. I received Tim’s cartoon only a few short hours later. We both must have been on same wave length and didn’t realize it.A huge thanks to Paul and Manuel of HEART
Dr. Volker Gerdts, the Director and CEO of VIDO-InterVac, said the introduction of vaccines to protect from COVID-19 is key to slowing the spread of the infection.VIDO developed a COVID-19 vaccine which is showing effectiveness in ferrets, and is safety testing the vaccine in animals, hoping to move into human trials by fall.Dr. Gerdts
IngredientsPORK:1 pork loin, centre roast, boneless,about 2 lb / 1 kg2 tsp / 10 mL canola oil1 Tbsp / 15 mL EACH ground coffee and chili powder2 tsp / 10 mL packed brown sugar1 tsp / 5 mL EACH ground cinnamonand salt1⁄2 tsp / 2 mL dried oregano leavesMARMALADE:2 1⁄2 cups / 625 mL
Proven Efficacy MS KiemKill Against African Swine FeverAnnounced recently in The Netherlands – Disinfectant MS KiemKill from MS Schippers has proven efficacy against African Swine Fever, a highly contagious viral disease currently spreading all over the world. MS Schippers is pleased to report from independent laboratory tests that the disinfectant significantly inactivates African Swine
Zoetis ExpandsAddition of innovative digital solutions and data analytics expertise help accelerate progress in precision livestock farmingZoetis recently announced the acquisition of Performance Livestock Analytics to enhance its animal health solutions across the continuum of care for beef producers. The addition of Performance Livestock Analytics, a technology company that simplifies data and analytics for
Alberta Livestock ExpoThe fourth Alberta Livestock Expo will take place at Exhibition Park in Lethbridge October 7 & 8. Where Livestock Producers and Suppliers MEAT.Expanded trade show floor, dinner banquet, Pork Quality Competition, daily Alberta made door prizes plus much much more. Check the website for complete details. albertalivestockexpo.com or contact us at katie@albertalivestockexpo.com
Despite the great achievements’ swine producers have made in sow production, the maximum number of quality weaned piglets is the ultimate goal. This task starts from pursuing high and consistent fertility rates. While people have been focusing on improving breeding management skills to get better fertility rates, urogenital health of sows needs to be
