1 12, 2022

Exploring the Benefits of Pig Hotels and Getting it Right 

Dr. John Carr a world livestock consultant, veterinarian, and lecturer believes building pig hotels in China is a good idea. He believes that the future of hog production worldwide will be in buildings and not necessarily on farms with biosecurity issues continuing to mount.  Dr. Carr also believes that these pig hotels in China and

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1 12, 2022

ASF Makes Pig Hotels More Feasible in China  

A 5 level pig barn, 4 floors of gestation and 1 floor AI stud and gilt development.

In a recent Zoom call, two veterinarians, one from China and the other from Brisbane, Australia, talked about African Swine Fever and pig buildings going up instead of spreading further on the ground.   Dr. John Carr a world livestock consultant,

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1 12, 2022

Biosecurity: What is Protecting Your Farm

Rob Hannam is the CEO of Ontario-based Farm Health Guardian. 

Serving the swine and poultry sector, trying to help farmers and food companies improve biosecurity. An Ontario-based company has developed a digital system to do just that, Farm Health Guardian CEO Rob Hannam said in Saskatoon, where he spoke at the 2022 Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium

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1 12, 2022

ASF – Learning From Europe Experience

Jürgen E. Kramer has worked for Genus PIC for 35 years. 

Jürgen E. Kramer put the odds of North America having an African Swine Fever outbreak at 50-50 — at best. Kramer did admit during his speaking session at the 2022 Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium that his crystal ball is not always crystal clear. He was emphatic

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1 12, 2022

Modify, Renovate or Rebuild

Jennefer Waskul, Toby Tschetter and Daryl Possberg were part of a panel discussion at the 2022 Saskatchewan Industry Pork Industry Symposium. They discussed renovating barns during the session. 

To build or to renovate? That is the question hog producers grapple with when their barns need to be updated. Two producers speaking at the 2022 Saskatchewan Industry

1 12, 2022

From the publishers desk,

Here we are at the sixth and final edition in 2022. It was wonderful to see so many attendees at all the fall events. Alberta Livestock Expo, Red Deer Swine Technology Workshop, MPC producer meetings and last week (from when I am penning this) Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium, all had pre-COVID attendance. Included in

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29 10, 2022

National Pork Board Launches New Promotion for Pork Farming

Luke Bryan helps NPB with promotion of pork farming in US.

As part of its ongoing effort to dispel common misconceptions about modern pig farming, the National Pork Board is teaming up with country music superstar and five-time Entertainer of the Year winner, Luke Bryan. Drawing on his childhood upbringing on a Georgia farm, Bryan

8 10, 2022

ASF Vaccine Suspended Pending Investigation of Deaths of Vaccinated Pigs 

Vietnam has temporarily suspended the use of its first African Swine Fever vaccine after dozens of pigs inoculated with the shots died this month, according to Reuters.  In reaching out to veterinarian consultant and world lecturer Dr. John Carr, “Yes and I am not surprised – all so predictable.” Dr. Carr has criticized countries or companies

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6 10, 2022

Cheese Stuffed Pork Meatballs with Homemade Sauce

IngredientsSauce:1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil1/3 cup (75 mL) onion, finely diced2 cloves garlic, minced1 -28 oz (796 mL) can crushed tomatoes,no salt added1 – 6 oz (170 mL) can tomato paste1/2 cup (125 mL) low sodium chicken broth2 Tbsp (30 mL) fresh oregano, finely chopped2 Tbsp (30 mL) fresh basil, finely chopped2 Tbsp

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6 10, 2022

Kudos

Wes Friesen

Topigs Welcomes New Team MemberTopigs Norsvin Canada announced recently that effective September 1, 2022, Wes Friesen will join its staff as Alberta Business Development Representative, based out of the Southern Alberta region. In his new role, Wes will be focused on Business Development and customer support in Alberta, Montana & Saskatchewan.Wes is well