Despite the great achievements’ swine producers have made in sow production, the maximum number of quality weaned piglets is the ultimate goal. This task starts from pursuing high and consistent fertility rates. While people have been focusing on improving breeding management skills to get better fertility rates, urogenital health of sows needs to be
Visitors received a pork loin, pork tenderloin and ground pork along with recipes.
When calamities arise from fallouts like the pandemic COVID-19, the most affected people hurt while those not so much reach out and help.“Recently at Faith Temple in Sioux Falls, SD, Pipestone arranged for 10 pounds of pork to go with each family’s
This is a copy of an open letter to Canadian Consumers posted on the Canadian Pork Council Website:
Dear Canadian Consumer,As a pork producer, you are my most important partner. Because of your support, my fellow farmers across Canada and I have the tremendous opportunity to wake up every day and work in the business
To say we are living in unusual times is an understatement.That is particularly true for the food sector.On one hand we are being warned we could face a shortage, at least in certain foods, meats heading the list, while on the other hand producers are finding markets drying up.A case in point is the
Research continues to move forward on so many fronts in the pig business as research conducted by the Swine Health Information Center has confirmed the ability of viruses to survive in feed under real-world conditions.Laboratory research shows viruses can survive in feed ingredients during transport over long distances.As a next step, in partnership with
“For You, O God, have tested us; You have refined us like silver.” (Psalm 66:10)The mineral silver is found among other minerals and ores. For it to be precious, moldable, and fashionable – it has to be refined. If there is silver in the ore it needs to be smelted at 962 degrees Celsius
Never the twain shall meet -Harvest by fire!What’s the meaning of the phrase ‘Never the twain shall meet’ – Two things which are so different as to have no opportunity to unite. While not pursuing that phrase specifically, it reminded me of the 2019 harvest that began in August 2019 and for some farmers
Dr. Gray’s article prepared for AlbertaFarm Animal Care
During the era of Covid-19, these unprecedented times bring high anxiety as we do not have all the answers. One minute, we’re told not to wear masks, and the next, well…you better get yourself a mask.The pig industry is certainly not free from the anxiety of this
In a news release, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) says CEBA has potential to provide up to $670 million directly to farmers from the forgivable portion of CEBA interest-free loans.The Canadian Emergency Business Account has potential to provide up to $670 million directly to farmers from the forgivable portion of Canadian Emergency Business Account
HyLife made two business deals recently that shows the company continues to be serious about growing the business in North America.The most recent announced on May 22, has HyLife partnering with Glen Taylor, purchasing 75 per cent equity interest of Prime Pork LLC from Taylor Corporation.The critical element here is additional processing capacity for
