There’s a group of hog producers in Alberta that wants to squeeze packers for even better prices. Brent Bushell the general manager at Western Hog Exchange Inc. in Edmonton, AB said the news is travelling. “You hear our reputation. But granted, with what we were doing when we started, some people didn’t like us and maybe
According to pig33.com a website for the professional pig community China keeps suspended over half of Canada’s pork production due to COVID-19 outbreaks in slaughterhouses. Over 60 per cent of Canada’s production, previously eligible for export to China is suspended as of September 17, 2021. According to a USDA report in many situations, these cases date
Dr. John Strokappe
Prairie winds blow through the framework that remains from Albert Kleinlugtenbeld’s farrowing room and the grower-finisher room has been converted to a really big man cave, perfect for hosting friends. A massive garden surrounds the house and a scaled-down windmill welcomes visitors to a lush and tidy yard. It was a perfect setting
Swine Health Information Center executive director Dr. Paul Sundberg is confident the first outbreak of African Swine Fever identified in the Western Hemisphere in more than 40 years will not alter North America’s risk level. The Dominican Republic became the first region in the Western Hemisphere to get ASF in more than 40 years. Dr. Sundberg
Tyler Fulton, the director of risk management with h@ms Marketing Services said despite the recent exceptional global demand for pork; COVID continues to create uncertainty and market volatility. In light of recent sharp declines in pork product values, such as bellies which fell by 50 dollars per hundredweight the last ten days of August, the
What do you do when you raise stock for meat and area butcher shops are closing down, or booked months in advance? The answer for Jason and Mary Rusnak was to begin raising more of their own animals and to build his own butcher shop and cooling building. When it came to pigs, the couple south
As I am typing this note I can literally smell and feel combine dust in the air, fall and harvest is upon us. Normally, at this time of year I would be saying see you at the upcoming shows/seminars/meetings, but alas because of COVID and new restrictions we find ourselves again with more events
Ingredients2lb (1 kg) pork tenderloin1 can (14 oz/398 mL) pineapple chunks, drained and reserve juice1 medium red pepper, diced1/4 cup (60 mL) reserved pineapple juice2 Tbsp (30 mL) brown sugar, packed1 tsp (5 mL) chili powder1 tsp (5 mL) garlic powder8 – 10 thick cut bacon strips*
Serves 8Prep Time 25 MinCook Time 30 Min
DirectionsPreheat
Western Canada Veterinarian Earns Top U.S. Swine AwardEgan Brockhoff, DVM, president and managing partner of Prairie Swine Health Services in Red Deer, Alberta, will receive the 2021 Allen D. Leman Science in Practice Award in September. He joins a growing and illustrious list of veterinarians who have received the award, which is presented at
Alberta Livestock ExpoPlans are underway for the Alberta Livestock Expo to take place in Lethbridge October 6 & 7, 2021.Booth bookings now open on the expanded floor space. As of press time booths are 65% sold, so do not delay book today online at albertalivestockexpo.com. Subject to restrictions, hope to have a hot lunch
