PEAK Swine Celebrates 20 Years
PEAK Swine Genetics is celebrating its twentieth year in business.
PEAK began in 1995 from five founding nucleus herds represented by Rennie Heare, Walter Preugschas, Jurgen Preugschas, Keith Rasmuson and Barry Reiter as shareholders and directors. The company’s base is a group of highly successful purebred swine breeders who have combined their talents,
Banff Pork Seminar
appoints new Coordinator
The Banff Pork Seminar has a fresh face coordinating the 2016 event. Ashley Steeple has been appointed to the position of Coordinator.
A leading seminar of its kind in the world, the Banff Pork Seminar is one of the longest running events supporting knowledge and progress for the pork industry. The
Jefo Welcomes
New Team Member
Jefo Nutrition is a world leader in the field of non-medicated performance feed additives for Poultry, Swine, Ruminant and Aquaculture sectors.
It is with pleasure that we announce the appointment of Mr. Ron Jones as Territory Manager – Alberta and Saskatchewan. In his role, Ron will focus on sales and business development
Banff Pork Seminar Hands out Awards
Two student scientists were announced as winners of the R. O. Ball Young Scientist award at the 2015 Banff Pork Seminar (BPS).
Janelle Fouhse, University of Alberta (left) and Ben Willing of the University of Alberta accepting for first place winner, Natalie May.
The F.X. Aherne Prize for Innovative Pork Production at
Chinook and Friesen
Expand Team
Chinook Bio-Ag Products Inc. & Friesen Livestock Ltd. are pleased to Welcome Tim Linden.
Tim was born and raised in Lethbridge, AB. He graduated from Lethbridge Collegiate Institute, and continued to participate in specialized job related training throughout the years. He has been married for 20 years, and and has raised two
Randy Rutherford Joins Genesus Team
Genesus is pleased to announce the appointment of Randy Rutherford in the role of Territory Manager for Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Randy is very well known from his roles with Maple Leaf Foods and Cargill Animal Nutrition. He has extensive knowledge in the marketing, production and nutrition aspects of our industry as
Alberta Pork Expands Team
Alberta Pork Welcomes New Animal Care & Quality Assurance CoordinatorAlberta Pork is pleased to announce that we have hired a new Quality Assurance Coordinator to replace the recently departed Audrey Cameron. Javier Bahamon was raised in a rural setting in Colombia where he developed an early passion for the swine industry.
Alltech’s Gator Giveaway Event Attracts 400 FarmersAlltech’s 4th Gator Giveaway event drew crowds by the bus load across three provinces in Western Canada. Close to 400 producers from the three regions attended the event with the hopes of driving home in a brand new John Deere Gator. On May 1, Alltech Western Canada hosted
Western Ag Systems Expands
Steve Klein and Brad Legault owners of Western Ag Systems Ltd. are pleased to announce their expansion. Recently they opened up their second location, based in Saskatoon. They are excited to welcome Wayne Sundby as branch manager along with Bill Theissen to assist you with all your needs. The Saskatoon location
TOPIGS Canada Inc. Adds to Team
TOPIGS Canada announced in January that Glenn Kuhn has
joined its staff as Business Development Representative. Glenn will be based out of the TOPIGS Winnipeg office. In his new role, Glenn will develop sales in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. He will also be responsible for technical support to customers in Western
