Dr. Julia Keenliside
With the millions of hogs loaded onto trucks every year, it came as a surprise to Dr. Julia Keenliside that there wasn’t more scientific information on the bio-security of load-out.In fact, she found one scientific peer-reviewed research article on the subject. “Load-out” was buried deep down in many stories when it was
Hams Marketing recently organized producer membership meetings in Prairie locations, including Starbuck, MB., Swift Current, SK., and Lethbridge, AB., to foster closer collaboration and understanding within the Western Canadian hog industry. The objective of these gatherings was twofold: to actively seek feedback from hog producers and to provide comprehensive reports back to the same
Outside the new sow processing plant in Moose Jaw, SK
Ribbon Cutting October 27th
Nearly four years after acquiring the shuttered XL/JBS Beef plant west of Moose Jaw, SK, North 49 Foods Ltd. cut the ribbon during a star-studded ceremony on Oct. 27.Allan Leung, CEO of North 49’s parent company Donald’s Fine Foods, and Saskatchewan Premier
Welcome to the sixth and final edition of Prairie Hog Country in 2023. Looking ahead to 2024 will mark the 28th year for Prairie Hog Country. We will continue to be your independent direct connection to the Western Canadian hog sector six times per year. Release dates for next year can be found on
Ingredients1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil8 thick cut bacon slices, chopped3 – 4 lbs (1.5 – 2 kg) pork shoulder roast, trimmed and cut into 2 – inch cubes2 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks20 pearl onions, peeled1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt or to taste1/2 tsp (2 mL) black pepper or to taste4
Lawrence MacAulay Welcomed Back as Ag MinisterFollowing Prime Minster Justin Trudeaus’ cabinet shuffle Lawrence Macaulay once again takes over the role of Minister of Agriculture & Agri-Food. This is a positon he has previously held with PM Trudeau starting back in 2015. •
CAFTA Welcomes New Executive DirectorCanadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) Members welcomed their
While there are certainly areas of concern these days for agriculture and of course for our world in general, we do have one thing going for us – science is seeking answers.Given time, and sufficient funding, science is likely to come up with answers to many of our concerns.However, how much time is of
Alberta Pork Congress AGMThe Alberta Pork Congress Annual General Meeting will once again be held in conjunction with Red Deer Swine Technology Workshop. The breakfast meeting will start at 7:30am Wednesday October 18th.The board of directors are excited to share the 2024 Alberta Pork Congress will be the 50th. Special plans are already underway
A 4-year-old came to the dentist for his first checkup. The dentist tried to strike up a conversation. “How old are you?” The boy held up four small fingers. Smiling, the dentist asked, “Can’t you talk?” The solemn little patient then asked, “Why? Can’t you count?Out of the mouths of babes. We chuckle at
While the contents were not particularly surprising it was interesting to see that the pork industry can still be an economic driver.A recent Brandon Sun story noted that a Manitoba Pork report stated that over half of all agriculture and food processing jobs in Manitoba are tied to the hog sector at 55 per
