Dr. James Hood
A new program using DNA to help find wild boar populations in Manitoba is being undertaken through Assiniboine and Squeal on Pigs.James Hood, an Assiniboine College instructor, said any effort to control and ultimately eradicate wild boars “means needing to know where they are.”In that regard efforts to scout out where wild
Good day one and all. As I am typing this message the beautiful sunshine that started today is scumming to cloud cover. Many are still getting their seeding done, near me anyway, but then we are really in need of some moisture. This past long weekend not far from where I was camping west of Rocky
Ingredients3.3 lbs boneless pork belly1 tbsp neutral vegetable oil½ tbsp sea salt1 tsp garlic powder¼ tsp crushed red pepper2 cups natural apple juice¼ cup apple cider vinegar1 tbsp brown sugar3 large gala apples cored and quarteredFresh sage leaves
Directions
Pat pork dry with paper towels. Use a sharp knife to score the skin in½” sections. Transfer
Lane Andersen
AcuFast Adds to TeamAcuFast is excited to welcome Lane Anderson as our new account manager. Lane brings a strong background in business and agricultural sales. In his role, Lane will be part of our sales team in Alberta, supporting and building relationships with our current and future customers. Welcome to the team, Lane.•
JYGA
Manitoba Pork AGMMark your calendars for the Manitoba Pork Annual General Meeting Thursday April 9th, at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg. More details will be available once closer. •
Montana Livestock ExpoThe one day Montana Livestock Expo will take place on April 29th in Great Falls MT. For details, registration contact Doug Cramer at
While pigs need daily attention, producers still need to find time for some leisure, so why not read a good book – especially if the book has a porcine connection?Certainly the teaser to Fifty-Four Pigs: A Dr. Bannerman Vet Mystery by Philipp Schott seems likely to hook the interest of pig producers.“A swine barn
This house was the childhood home of my dad. The thought occurred to me, why not list this with VRBO (Vacation Rentals by Owner)? A pre-loved, charmingly aged home, filled with personality. A bird’s nest on the prairie, where the deer and the antelope play. Drink from a cistern that has milked the purest
Crowd getting ready for announcement of winners, trophy presentations and Sale of Champions.
Carcass cooler
The 16th annual Saskatchewan Livestock Expo took place back on February 19th. While some bad roads kept a few exhibitors from making it to Swift Current, there were still over 80 companies represented.As Doug Cramer, show organizer commented, “what are you
The Animal Genetic Resources of Canada operates a gene-bank for livestock and poultry genetic resources.The Animal Genetic Resources of Canada (AnGRC) group encourages owners of heritage breed farm animals to help preserve genetic material. AnGRC’s responsibility is to protect the bio-diversity of Canada’s farm animal population by acquiring, evaluating and cryo-preserving tissue and germplasm
Dr. Kelsey Gray
Regardless of what system pigs are raised under, proper nutrition is essential.For those raising pasture pigs a webinar delving into nutrition was recently held featuring Calgary-based veterinarian Dr. Kelsey Gray.Gray began by noting different species have different gut systems, and those systems determine what feed they use efficiently.For example the horse gut
