Research conducted by the Saskatoon based Prairie Swine Centre shows, given the choice, not all sows will choose to leave their stalls.
The Saskatchewan Pork Development Board says fluctuations in the value of the Canadian dollar continue to influence returns to western Canadian pork producers.
Environmental conditions, especially moisture, have been ideal for clubroot infection this year.
A Manitoba based livestock feed supplier says government programs and improved hog markets are allowing hog producers to bring outstanding feed accounts up to date.
Canadian producers will benefit from an important Government of Canada investment in research that will help farmers improve insect and disease management.
A Manitoba-based mass vaccination injector manufacturer is confident research into the use of needle-free injectors will help potential customers decide whether or not to invest in the technology.
CWB president and CEO Ian White said the 2009-10 crop year was notable for strong sales in an extremely competitive world market.
Food Day, July 31, 2010 is a perfect opportunity to recognize Canadian farmers’ hard work and dedication to producing the best food in the world.
The member of parliament for Selkirk-Interlake remains hopeful Canada and the United States can work out their differences over U.S. Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling without the need for World Trade Organization involvement.
Research conducted by the Saskatoon based Prairie Swine Centre suggests changing the design of vehicles used to transport swine to reduce stress and cut losses during transport and improve meat quality.
