News - Agriculture

The Director of Risk Management with HAMS Marketing Services is blaming a record availability of U.S. slaughter hogs combined with a reduced holiday slaughter schedules for a dramatic reduction in North American live hog prices.

A Research Scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada says, by extending the longevity of sows in the breeding herd, pork producers can take greater advantage of their increased milk production in later parities.

The Director of Research and Development for Canada with Topigs Norsvin Canada says selecting pigs for breeding that interact well together is helping improve animal welfare and the economics of pork production.

The Executive Director of the Animal Nutrition Association of Canada says the planned modernization of regulations governing the manufacture of feed in Canada promises to clear the way for the approval of new types of feed ingredients that will benefit animal health and the ability to outline those benefits on product labels.

The Director of Animal Health with Hylife says the emotional experience of dealing with Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea is as bad or worse than anyone would realize.

The President and CEO of Kerns and Associates predicts the North American pork sector is poised to reap substantial economic benefits as the result of reduced pork production in the Pacific rim.

The members and staff of Manitoba Pork have been recognized for outstanding philanthropy.

Research conducted on behalf of Swine Innovation Porc shows newborn piglets should be allowed to suckle for at least two days before cross fostering to help stimulate future milk production.

Scientist are looking at the possibility of using diet to reduce the potential for leg problems in sows without negatively impacting milk production.

The Chair of the Canadian Pork Council expects the movement of Canadian pork to China to eclipse the pace set prior to China’s suspension of Canadian pork imports in June.