A recently developed technology holds the promise of helping preserve key genetics from top bloodlines and rare breeds.
Canadian Animal Genetic Resources (CAGR) is a joint initiative of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and the University of Saskatchewan (U of S), to preserve the genetic diversity of Canadian livestock and poultry breeds, and to develop
Feed is the single largest cost associated with producing pork, ranging from 50-70% of the total cost of production. When looking to save money in their feeding programs, producers typically consider the finishing herd as it represents approximately two-thirds of the total feed cost. One area that can be easily overlooked is lactation feeding
Any notion that 43 years is getting a little long in the tooth gains little if any traction from organizers and exhibitors at Alberta Pork Congress, held in Red Deer on June 14 and 15.
This year’s edition was remarkable in many ways, including the buoyant mood among exhibitors and attendees as well as the
Production managers Amos and Ron Wipf may finally be able to get some sleep, now that the final touches are complete on a multi-million-dollar renovation at Verdant Valley Colony, northeast of Drumheller.
The two cousins put insight gained over 17 years of raising livestock into the design and creation of updated facilities for the colony’s
Late in July Ag leaders across Canada looked forward to the new Canadian Agricultural Partnership announced by the feds. The five-year, $3 billion investment will come into effect April 1, 2018, replacing Growing Forward 2.
Florian Possberg, the Chair of the Saskatchewan Pork Development Board, said confirmation that Canada’s Agriculture Ministers have agreed to move
h@ms is a hog marketing service provider representing Manitoba and Saskatchewan producers and put out a regular hams Market Commentary. On Wednesday, July 26 h@ms called the U.S. cash prices to open lower again following the same trend that started about ten days ago. “Packers have cut their bids for hogs by about five
Ingredients
2 racks Canadian Pork Back Ribs
3 cups (750 ml) hot water
1/2 cup (125 ml) hoisin sauce
1/4 cup (50 ml) soy sauce
1/4 cup (50 ml) rice or cider vinegar
1/2 cup (50 ml) dry sherry or rice wine
2 tbsp (25 ml) Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp (15 ml) minced fresh ginger
Directions
Pre-heat oven to
When one is asked to talk about themselves there is a great desire to weave a fantastical tale of being born in a land far, far away, from humble roots, and fast forwarding to some level of greatness.
That of course is rarely the case.
To begin with Tisdale, SK, yes the one which was famous
Genesus Producers Achieve Top Numbers
The following is a list of Genesus customers that have exceeded 25 pigs weaned per mated female in the calendar year 2016.
Camrose MT 32.07; Eagle Creek 31.94; Midway 31.89; Rosedale 31.26; Fairlane 30.91; Biotech Com 30.60; Gadsby North 30.44; Hooter Lane 30.00; Hartland 29.95; Sundale 29.95; Suncrest East 29.94;
Alberta Pork Congress
The 43rd Alberta Pork Congress will be in Red Deer at Westerner Park on June 14 & 15, 2017.
The trade show is totally sold out.
Following set up on Tuesday June 13th, Swine & Cheese will be on the trade show floor from 6 – 8pm for exhibitors. The trade show floor is open
Wednesday
