Optimizing reproductive efficiency in the breeding herd is a key driver of farm profitability. Vaccinating the breeding herd against Parvovirus, Leptospirosis, and Erysipelas (“PLE” vaccines) is a well-established practice in the swine industry to help achieve optimal reproductive performance by protecting gilts and sows from pregnancy losses caused by these 3 organisms.
Porcine Parvovirus is
When it was my turn to host a extended family function over the holidays, pork of course was on the menu. Rave reviews on the roasted pork loin. Recipe is from a friend of mine.
Ingredients
Pork Loin
1 cup Orange Juice
some Black Ground Pepper
3 tsp Ginger
1 lb Bacon
splash of Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp Balsamic vinegar
shake of
People power is still the most important factor to consider in converting from gestation stalls to loose housing for sows, said all three speakers invited to address the details during the 2017 Banff Pork Seminar. Mark Fynn, manager of quality assurance and animal care programs for Manitoba Pork, veterinary professor Tom Parsons of the
PSC Celebrates 25
The Prairie Swine Centre is celebrating 25 years. Turning science into knowledge. The PSC strives to find efficient and sustainable solutions that improve returns to pork producers, and sustainability of the entire Pork Value Chain in Canada. There are 50 graduate students now involved in the industry. Twenty eight percent increase in
F.X. AHERNE PRIZE FOR INNOVATIVE PORK PRODUCTION
The very real threat that livestock haulers can also carry disease has created ongoing efforts to ensure that tractors and trailers are thoroughly cleared of manure and other organic material between loads.
Among those at the leading edge of improving safety for pigs and producers is Manitoba-based Steve’s
Be afraid. Be very afraid.
There are still some gaps in Canada’s defences against foreign animal disease (FAD) say two veterinarians asked to address preparedness during the Banff Pork Seminar in January.
Chris Byra of Byra Consulting in Chilliwack, B.C. and Scott Dee of Pipestone Veterinary services in Alexandra, Min. discussed the potential that still exists
Cramer Ag Expo
The one day trade show will take place Thursday February 16th in Swift Current at Kinetic Park from 8:30 am – 5 pm. See you at the sold out trade show. Be sure to stay on site till the end of the day for the Cramer Cup series winners. A reminder that
Consumers have shown increased interest in their food, how it is produced and the safety for their families. That means producers can have an increased role in providing not just food, but the story behind it as well. But when it comes to questions regarding hormones, GMOs, organics and food, food safety, how do
When the PED virus first hit the United States, the hog industry in Canada knew it would just be a matter of time until it reared its ugly head in Canada. Then it happened first in Ontario and then in Manitoba. However, with a great defence that turned into offence, it appeared that Manitoba
Pig transportation is widely recognized as a significant risk for transmission of swine diseases. With the outbreaks of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PEDv) and the potential for PRRS, a great deal of effort has been put forth to ensure transport trailers are properly washed, disinfected and inspected for organic matter and microbial contamination prior to
