Sheldon Dyck
With the July 1, 2029 deadline for group sow housing drawing closer, Manitoba pork producers gathered in Portage la Prairie on July 14, to hear firsthand experiences from producers who have already made the transition.The Manitoba Pork Group Sow Housing Forum featured presentations from equipment suppliers, technology companies and producers, but one of
Attendees at the Group Sow Housing Forum
As Manitoba’s pork industry works toward the July 1, 2029 deadline requiring group sow housing, Bill Alford believes the sector is preparing from a position of strength rather than uncertainty.The general manager of h@ms Marketing Services says producers are already making plans to modernize their operations while positioning
Hannah McKenzie and Charlotte Shipp and Boarat the Wild Boar
Wild boar farming will be phased out in Alberta over the next few months to protect the commercial hog industry, the environment and human health.New rules introduced by the provincial government in December declared farmed and escaped wild boars a pest, making it illegal to
As Manitoba’s pork industry prepares for the July 1, 2029 group sow housing deadline, James Hofer believes the changes will be significant inside the barn but far less dramatic across the industry.Hofer, hog boss at Starlite Colony Farms Ltd. near Starbuck, expects Manitoba’s sow barns to look different by 2030, but he does not
Luke Bergmann speaking to attendees at Group Sow Housing Forum
With Manitoba pork producers facing the July 1, 2029 group sow housing deadline, Manitoba Pork’s Group Sow Housing Forum delivered one clear message: every barn is different, and careful planning is essential.The forum was held at Canad Inns in Portage la Prairie and brought together
Arial view of Prairie Swine Centre located SE of Saskatoon, SK
This year marks a landmark milestone for the Prairie Swine Centre (PSC) as it celebrates its 35th anniversary since being formally established as a non-profit corporation in 1991. Over this time the Centre has evolved into one of Canada’s premier swine research facilities, delivering
Industry Innovation Award – Charlotte Shipp, sponsored by Fortified Nutrition
Alberta pork producers, groups and retailers celebrated the provincial pork industry during the evening banquet at the Alberta Pork Congress. A tradition of the congress is that at each banquet table a person is designated to carve the pork loin roast and serve it to
Good day one and all. As I am typing this message we once again have smoky skies. So many fires are burning to the West in BC, North in NWT and of course many in Ontario and Quebec as well. Since Alberta fires are under control it is wonderful to see the camaraderie in the
Ingredients2 racks pork side ribs (spareribs),about 4 1/2 lb (2 kg)
Spice Rub2 tbsp (30 mL) brown sugar1 tbsp (15 mL) paprika2 tsp (10 mL) each garlic and onion powder1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin1 tsp (5 mL) salt1/2 tsp (2 mL) pepper
Spicy Peach Balsamic Sauce1/2 cup (125 mL) peach or apricot jam1/2 cup (125
Animal Health CanadaExpands TeamAnimal Health Canada is pleased to welcome Tia Landry to AHC as our new Leadership Team Coordinator!Tia brings nearly a decade of experience in the swine industry, with expertise in animal health and welfare, on-farm operations, training and program development. A Professional Agrologist and graduate of the University of Manitoba, she
