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December 2019 to March 2020

The Facts – Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea in Ontario

Between December 1st, 2019 and March 25th, 2020 there have been 18 new sites with Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) reported in Ontario. In all cases containment and elimination measures have been...

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2023 World Mega Producer – Prestage Farms

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Prestage Farms was founded in 1983 by Bill and Marsha Prestage, and it is a leader in both pork and turkey production with 178,000 sows. In March 2019, the company […]

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Guarding Your Hog Barn: A Deep Dive into Rodent Control

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Introduction: Welcome to another episode of our hog farming podcast. Today, we have a special guest, Arian de Bekker from Neogen, joining us to discuss an often underestimated but critical […]

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Investigating novel biomarkers of welfare in swine

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Biomarkers are objective and quantifiable characteristics of biological processes. There are many measures taken to evaluate acute experiences that influence animal welfare, such as measurement of cortisol, a hormone that […]

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Cold Storage Sees Decrease in Red Meat Stocks, Stable Poultry Holdings

Thursday, September 28, 2023

The latest Cold Storage Report from the USDA reveals a significant year-over-year decrease in nationwide cold storage stocks of red meat, with the beef and pork sectors grappling with various […]

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CBS Bio Platforms introduces new enhanced feed ingredient bags

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

CBS Bio Platforms is introducing new feed ingredient bags for the complete lineup of signature Feed Science Platforms (FSPs). Global distribution has steadily increased for CBS Bio Platforms, as the […]

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Genesus Global Market Report Canada September 2023

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Spencer Long of Genesus A new report by Ernst & Young (EY) suggests plant-based fake meat protein will grow significantly over the coming decades. EY’s forecast estimates global plant-based fake […]

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MU Extension receives swine biosecurity grant

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

University of Missouri Extension agricultural engineering specialist Teng Lim has been awarded a $179,933 grant to study new wean-to-harvest biosecurity projects to improve entry to swine operations. The Swine Health […]

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Synthesized Sugar Based Vaccines Allow Pigs’ Immune Systems to Recognize Strep Suis

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Farmscape for September 27, 2023 Full Interview 9:00 Listen Scientists with the Universities of Montreal and Alberta are developing new compounds that will allow the immune system of the pig […]

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Domestic and International Sustainability

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Matt Romoser, Swine Extension Specialist, and Dr. Spenser Becker, Nutritionist at AB Vista, discuss all things related to gilt nutrition. Take a listen to the September episode of the PigX […]

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The Role of Technology in Swine Health Management

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Swine health management is critical to successful farming operations. It involves monitoring, diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases to ensure the overall well-being of the herd. As agricultural technology continues to […]

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