Increases in the number of packer-owned sows is raising new issues with independent producers concerned about their future in the industry. Maple Leaf foods announced in June that it has acquired two sow herds and two nursery barns from Polar Pork, adding 140,000 pigs per year to its production capacity in Saskatchewan. That is not
Dr. Susan Detmer
Dr. Susan Detmer, an associate professor with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine reported record low numbers of Influenza this year and hopes that translates to the pig business. Although the media tracked the spread of COVID-19, with little mention of Influenza this year, the major cause of Influenza strain spread in the
Dr. Liz Wagstrom, the chief veterinarian with the National Pork Producers Council said addressing the threat by the spread of African Swine Fever in Asia and Europe is an example of how the pork sector throughout North America is working together to manage the disease. The spread of ASF throughout Asia and Europe and efforts
Jamie Shaw on his farm near Langley, BC
With only 14 producers registered with the BC Hog Marketing Commission, BC may well have the smallest commercial hog industry in the country. That does not mean almost nobody is growing hogs in the province. Quite the contrary – BC may actually have more hog producers than
It is hard to believe here we are in the fourth of six editions in 2021. The days, weeks and months are zooming by. Sorry no pun intended. With restrictions loosening, yes some provinces more then others, it is so wonderful to see more unmasked faces again. It looks as though we will be
IngredientsMaple Glaze:1/4 cup (60 mL) maple syrup2 Tbsp (30 mL) apple cider vinegar2 tsp (10 mL) Dijon mustard1/2 tsp (2 mL) garlic powder1/4 tsp (1 mL) paprika1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground black pepper4 pork loin chops, about1 – 1 1/2 inch (2.5 x 3.8 cm) thick
DirectionsIn a small saucepan, combine
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
World Pork Expo A GoDespite all trade show, seminars, meetings and symposiums either being cancelled or being held virtually in Canada, World Pork Expo is a go. The show will be held in Des Moines at the Iowa State Fairgrounds from June 9 – 11.•
Alberta Pork Congress CancelledDue to the Covid 19 situation and
“They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.” (Acts 1:14)Now what? The disciples just returned from witnessing Jesus’ ascent into heaven. If I were one of the disciples in that upper room, that’s the question the pops into my head. If
When it comes to nutrition, an abrupt change in the piglet’s digestive system happens when transitioning from milk to solid food. During the weaning period, gut bacteria and digestive enzymes are not fully developed, the intestinal barrier is weak, and the immune system is. Pathogens, such as enterotoxigenic E. coli, can take advantage of
