Dr. Susan Detmer, a veterinary pathologist with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine encouraged the public, especially those who work with pigs, to get the annual flu shot. Restrictions imposed in 2020 to slow the spread of COVID also slowed the transmission of influenza. “We saw much less of the pandemic strain of H1N1 which circulated
The PED outbreaks amongst the Manitoba hog farms continue according to the latest Manitoba Pork Council Chop Talk with one new case of PED confirmed for 2021 as of November 19 bringing the total number of cases for 2021 to twelve. The latest is a finisher operation in South East Manitoba. Case investigations are underway
Cam Dahl the general manager of Manitoba Pork said the Council is looking to grow the industry but needs to determine how to expand and develop. The MPC’s five-year strategic plan for 2022-2027 will focus on key result areas over the next five years, including challenges and opportunities that will guide this work. Representing all Manitoba
Manitoba Pork Councils’ chair Rick Préjet started the recent east of the Red River fall producer Zoom meeting with some bad news, one case of PED confirmed October 25. The Manitoba Agriculture Animal Health and Welfare website on Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus reported the second case PED October 29 bringing it to two cases for
Yes, many reasons to be grateful You gotta move, love. You have to forgive people who sometimes aren’t even sorry. Master this, and the blessings overflow. Move love! You may wonder where is Harry going this time. Bear with me; this is my Thanksgiving message for 2021, prompted in part by that message I received on
Red Deer Swine Technology Workshop has returned after a Covid-related cancellation in 2020. Alberta Pork and its sponsors offered an online version this year, sharing insights on various technical aspects of breeding, raising and marketing hogs. Across the board, most of the presentations – ran live on the afternoons of October 20 and 21
Ingredients1 cup (250 mL) orange juice1/2 cup (125 mL) cider vinegar1/2 cup (125 mL) brown sugar1/4 cup (60 mL) honey2 tsp (10 mL) fresh rosemary, chopped1 clove garlic, minced2 – 1 lb (500 g) pork tenderloins1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil1 tsp (5 mL) salt1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground black pepper
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Design Concrete Expands TeamJim Haggins is pleased to announce that Rich Smith will join him as representatives of Design Concrete for western Canada.“Rich has worked in the agriculture industry for more than four decades, bringing an impressive amount of knowledge and experience,” said Haggins. “From his many connections in the livestock sector, we know
Alberta Livestock Expo CancelledUnfortunately due to the current government restrictions and the strain on the alberta health care system the 2021 Alberta Livestock Expo has been cancelled. We hope to see you back in 2022. Dates to be confirmed.For details more information on exhibition and sponsor fees refunds please contact Kaite at 431.337.8726 orE:
The first air raid siren sounded over London, England, in September of 1939. For anyone who lived in the city during World War II, its sound will echo forever. The German blitzkrieg dropped a hundred tons of explosives on sixteen British cities. More than a million homes were destroyed, and forty thousand civilians lost
