Award Of DistinctionSask Pork honoured local swine researcher Dr. Dan Columbus with a Saskatchewan Pork Industry Award of Distinction in the area of Excellence in Production Research this week at the 44th annual Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium.Columbus is a Research Scientist in Nutrition at Prairie Swine Centre and Adjunct Professor in the Department of
Design Concrete Expands TeamJim Haggins is pleased to announce that Rich Smith will join him as representatives of Design Concrete for western Canada.“Rich has worked in the agriculture industry for more than four decades, bringing an impressive amount of knowledge and experience,” said Haggins. “From his many connections in the livestock sector, we know
Western Canada Veterinarian Earns Top U.S. Swine AwardEgan Brockhoff, DVM, president and managing partner of Prairie Swine Health Services in Red Deer, Alberta, will receive the 2021 Allen D. Leman Science in Practice Award in September. He joins a growing and illustrious list of veterinarians who have received the award, which is presented at
Ralco Celebrates 50th Anniversary Ralco owners Brian & Mindy Knochenmus and Jon & Niter Knochenmus along with founder Lou Galbraith celebrated the company’s 50th anniversary Wednesday, April 21 with employees at their corporate headquarters in Marshall, Minnesota. Ralco’s humble beginnings started out of Bob & Lou Galbraith’s garage in Marshall in 1971 and has now become a
Dr. Jessica Law Wins AwardThe Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (ABVMA) was pleased to announce the recipients of its annual recognition awards. The awards were presented at the ABVMA/ABVTA Awards Recognition Ceremony, held virtually on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021.Dr. Jessica Law was the recipients of the 2020 Young Veterinarian of the Year AwardThis award is
Hypor partners with Hy-Gene Swine Management Ltd.Hypor is pleased to announce partnership with Hy-Gene Swine Management Ltd., owned and operated by Dave Jolicoeur based out of Steinbach, MB. This partnership will help serve the Manitoba and Minnesota markets with added focus on the retail sector.Dave brings with him 27 years of experience in the
AFSC Names Darryl Kay as New Chief Executive OfficerAgriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) announced recently that its Board of Directors has selected Darryl Kay as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2020. Kay currently holds the role of AFSC’s Chief Financial and Innovation Officer.Kay has been with AFSC for close to 10
Manitoba Pork CouncilWelcomed Back DirectorsDuring the recent Zoom Webinar AGM Manitoba Pork Coucil the election of four Director positions was completed: George Matheson was elected by acclamation for the West District and Rick Bergmann was elected by acclamation for the East District. Margaret Rempel was appointed Director-at-Large and James Hofer as Director for the Hutter
Dr. Brockhoff Named FoodAnimal Veterinarian of the YearIn recognition for his veterinary career, Dr. Egan Brockhoff was presented with the Merck Veterinary Award by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.As a veterinarian he has contributed significantly to the advancement of food animal medicine and surgery, including herd health management. Dr. Brockhoff has brought his skills
Dr. Brockhoff Named FoodAnimal Veterinarian of the YearIn recognition for his veterinary career, Dr. Egan Brockhoff was presented with the Merck Veterinary Award by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.As a veterinarian he has contributed significantly to the advancement of food animal medicine and surgery, including herd health management. Dr. Brockhoff has brought his skills
