RDSTWThe 2024 Red Deer Swine Technology Workshop will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Westerner Park. Swine Tech is Alberta’s biggest technical seminar specifically aimed at furthering the practical, hands-on knowledge of producers and barn workers. Some of the topics included are: Weaning Age Impact; Water Line Disinfection; Advantages and Disadvantages on
Ingredients
4 tart apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced1/3 cup (75 mL) dark brown sugar1 tsp (5 mL) ground cinnamon1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground nutmeg2 Tbsp (30 mL) butter6 slices Applewood Smoked Bacon, cooked, drained and torn into small pieces3 large eggs1 cup (250 mL) milk1/2 cup (125 mL) all-purpose flour1/2 cup (125 mL) whole-wheat
Viterra Partners with Foodgrains Bank for Ninth Consecutive Yearto Help End HungerAs the world grapples with hunger crises driven by conflict, climate, and economic challenges impacting the rising cost of food, Viterra and Canadian Foodgrains Bank are partnering to make a difference.2024 marks nine consecutive years of partnership for the two Canadian organizations, as
Alberta Pork CongressThe 50th Anniversary Alberta Pork Congress will be held at Westerner Park in Red Deer June 12th & 13th.Trade show hours: Wednesday June 12th 9am – 4:30pm and Thursday June 13th 9am – 2pm.Social functions include: Exhibitor Swine & Cheese Tuesday June 11th on trade show floor -pm. Wednesday awards banquet reception starts
The other day I was with my medical doctor. With his stethoscope in hand he listened to my heart and lungs. “And now, a deep breath in – and out. And again…” That’s one in a few times, if at all, on an average day – that we’re conscious of our breathing.This is our
While I would not suggest anyone trust a post on social media as fact without delving into the statement further with some research, there are times something gets posted that is at least worth a moment’s pause to consider.As I readied to write this week’s column (Yorkton This Week) I happened upon a post
The farm media headlines of late seem to often be dominated by health concerns in the livestock sector.You will recall the headlines regarding African Swine Fever.In August 2018, China reported the first African swine fever outbreak in Liaoning province and by September the country had culled more than 38,000 hogs.In less than a year
At the recent Canadian Wild Pigs Summit in Brandon, MB, the Government of Canada and the Province of Manitoba announced over $2.6 million in new funding for the Squeal on Pigs Manitoba initiative over the next four years. The campaign aims to identify, control, and remove wild pigs from Manitoba, ultimately aiming for their
The Scrappy Little Nobody
It is not often, in fact, very seldom, that I get to write the Forward to a published book. I did that recently for a book by Martin Harder of Winkler, MB, who is also no stranger to Manitoba’s farming, political, family, and faith sectors.I got to know and follow Martin
Five domains model. This image was created with the assistance of DALL·E 2, courtesy of PSC.
Dr. Jen-Yun Chou, a Research Scientist in Ethology and Welfare at the Prairie Swine Centre in Saskatoon, SK, recently addressed the annual Prairie Swine Centre producer meeting in Niverville, MB, on improving animal welfare for pigs.Dr. Chou followed up
