News - Agriculture

Research conducted at the Prairie Swine Centre indicates the offspring of higher parity or older stall housed sows have a higher rate of survival when those sows receive regular exercise.

The Manager of the Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network says there’s no reason to believe the new human Coronavirus, COVID 19, will affect pigs but it’s always prudent to protect pigs from exposure to any infections.

The Manitoba Farm Safety Program, a program of Keystone Agricultural Producers, is celebrating Canadian Ag Safety Week by holding a free, one-day conference in Morden, Manitoba on March 20, 2020.

The Canadian Pork Council says African Swine Fever preparedness has advanced considerably and Canada is well positioned but there is still lots left to do.

On February 28, 2020, Steinbach MLA and Manitoba Minister of Education, Kelvin Goertzen, will celebrate Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month with grade 2 students at Mitchell Elementary School in Mitchell, Manitoba.

Pork producers across Canada are being invited to participate in an economic and environmental Viability survey being conducted on behalf of Swine Innovation Porc.

The Vice President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute is confident the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will be approved by the House of Commons by about Easter.

The Executive Director of the Swine Health Information Center says enhanced information sharing on domestic and international disease monitoring will be among SHIC’s top priorities during 2020.

A Steinbach based swine veterinarian says new antimicrobial use and animal welfare regulations and heightened risks of the spread of disease have changed the role of the swine veterinarian.

Keystone Agricultural Producers, together with the Canadian Young Farmers Forum and presenting sponsor Farm Credit Canada, are pleased to announce the 2020 Manitoba Young Farmers Conference.