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This month, we connect with professors from Canada and the United States to learn why researchers use pigs to advance medical research. We explore how scientists manage pigs that researchers use in ...
Herbicide-resistant weeds are becoming a common problem for Prairie farmers, limiting their options for chemical weed management and increasing the importance of non-chemical management strategies.
Red Osier Dogwood: A potential antibiotic alternative, showing promise for prebiotic properties in broiler chickens.
Modern swine production demands precision in feeding high-prolific sows to ensure both longevity and optimal performance. Over the past decade, advances in sow genetics and feeding systems have ...
In some respects, producing pork is like becoming a millionaire: if it were easy, everyone would do it. In both cases, success hinges on the mastery of many elements. The process sounds intimidating, ...
Scouring is an unpleasant reality that pork producers around the world face. Diarrhea in piglets can be caused by a variety of pathogens and can lead to consequences for the individual piglet's growth ...
There have been a handful of stories in recent months on Canadian pork and its presence in Asia. For more insight, Better Pork sought out Stephen Heckbert, executive director of the Canadian Pork ...
Renting out your land to a farming tenant can have many benefits; however, being aware of the potential risks and making informed decisions about land management is essential. Jaycee Adrian, farm ...
The recent arrival of a private members’ bill on pandemic preparedness to the Canadian Senate has caused concerns in the agricultural sector. Bill C-293, the Pandemic Prevention and Preparedness Act, ...
Starting a business in any industry is a challenging endeavour. In agriculture, entry costs, land competition, and time constraints can make it difficult for newcomers to build their own farm from the ...
As the world’s population grows, there is an increasing need to produce more food. The pork industry is conscious of the environmental impact that results from feeding global consumers. Moreover, ...
Working with multiple generations Working on the family farm means that farmers get to do the job they love with people they love. This also has its challenges, particularly when multiple generations ...