TOPIGS Hands out Top Awards
At a recent awards banquet in Winnipeg, TOPIGS presented awards in various categories. This year again, Topigs Norsvin customers achieved outstanding results. In 2017 there were 9 herds across Canada achieving over 30 pigs weaned / mated female / year.
In 2018 there were 20 herds over 30 PSY with an
Novid Welcomes New Member
Novid Inc., a leader in stainless steel fabrication is pleased to announce the addition of Shawn Compton to their team.
Ryan Plett, President of Novid was quoted as saying; “We’re very proud to have Shawn come on board with our team as our Director of Business Development for our Livestock Division.
Birch Hills Celebrates
On April 11th Birch hills Colony along with Maximus celebrated along with over one hundred people completion of renovations with a Open House. Birch Hills embarked on renovating their old barn and turning the gestation barn into a new group sow housing working with the team from Maximus They are renovating the
Alberta Pork Industry Loses a Legend and Friend
Doug Maschmeyer passed away at the age of 88 years young in January. I will always fondly remember the day I spent with Gerald and Doug at Hillview Acres sharing stories of the “old” days as Doug would say, a few years ago. One of my favourite
New Executive Appointed
Alberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC) has appointed a new Executive Director, effective late last year. Annemarie Pedersen is our new Executive Director. Annemarie Pedersen has worked in agricultural communications for over a decade, including past work as Industry Relations Director with Canada Beef as well as running her own communications consulting business
CVO Honured
The Canadian Pork Council was pleased to learn that Dr. Betty Althouse, Chief Veterinary Officer with the Ministry of Agriculture was one of the six recipients of the Premier’s Award for Excellence in the Public Service announced by the government of Saskatchewan recently.
“Dr. Althouse has always been a strong advocate for animal health
New Chair For CCSI
The Canadian Centre for Swine Improvement (CCSI) recently held their 2017 annual general meeting in Ottawa, Ontario. A new Executive Committee was elected, with Brent Robinson appointed as the new Chair of CCSI. He replaces Rod de Wolde, who has served as the chair since 2013. CCSI would like to thank
Schippers Expands
Schippers Canada is now open at their new Lacombe location. Their thrilled to be in the expanded facilities, right along hiway 2. The new building is over 27 000 sq ft, with room to add on.
Nine staff members are on site to help you with all your supply needs. Schippers is also still
PSC Celebrates 25
The Prairie Swine Centre is celebrating 25 years. Turning science into knowledge. The PSC strives to find efficient and sustainable solutions that improve returns to pork producers, and sustainability of the entire Pork Value Chain in Canada. There are 50 graduate students now involved in the industry. Twenty eight percent increase in
Advanced Agri Direct Expands Team
Advanced Agri Direct Inc. Leduc, Alberta is very pleased to introduce Johanna Fehr as our General Manager and VP Marketing for our Canadian operations. Johanna has an extensive background in dealing with Livestock Producers while working the Farm Dept. with UFA Co-op, for 10 Years. She is well versed in
