6 08, 2020

Publishers desk

Yesterday, from when I am penning this, the Alberta Government announced that students will return to schools in the class room this fall. I received Tim’s cartoon only a few short hours later. We both must have been on same wave length and didn’t realize it.A huge thanks to Paul and Manuel of HEART

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31 07, 2020

Kudos

Dr. Brockhoff Named FoodAnimal Veterinarian of the YearIn recognition for his veterinary career, Dr. Egan Brockhoff was presented with the Merck Veterinary Award by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.As a veterinarian he has contributed significantly to the advancement of food animal medicine and surgery, including herd health management. Dr. Brockhoff has brought his skills

31 07, 2020

Vaccines Key to Halting the Spread of COVID-19

Dr. Volker Gerdts, the Director and CEO of VIDO-InterVac, said the introduction of vaccines to protect from COVID-19 is key to slowing the spread of the infection.VIDO developed a COVID-19 vaccine which is showing effectiveness in ferrets, and is safety testing the vaccine in animals, hoping to move into human trials by fall.Dr. Gerdts

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4 06, 2020

Coffee Crusted Pork Loin

IngredientsPORK:1 pork loin, centre roast, boneless,about 2 lb / 1 kg2 tsp / 10 mL canola oil1 Tbsp / 15 mL EACH ground coffee and chili powder2 tsp / 10 mL packed brown sugar1 tsp / 5 mL EACH ground cinnamonand salt1⁄2 tsp / 2 mL dried oregano leavesMARMALADE:2 1⁄2 cups / 625 mL

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4 06, 2020

New Products

Proven Efficacy MS KiemKill Against African Swine FeverAnnounced recently in The Netherlands – Disinfectant MS KiemKill from MS Schippers has proven efficacy against African Swine Fever, a highly contagious viral disease currently spreading all over the world. MS Schippers is pleased to report from independent laboratory tests that the disinfectant significantly inactivates African Swine

4 06, 2020

Kudos

Zoetis ExpandsAddition of innovative digital solutions and data analytics expertise help accelerate progress in precision livestock farmingZoetis recently announced the acquisition of Performance Livestock Analytics to enhance its animal health solutions across the continuum of care for beef producers. The addition of Performance Livestock Analytics, a technology company that simplifies data and analytics for

4 06, 2020

Pork Chops

Alberta Livestock ExpoThe fourth Alberta Livestock Expo will take place at Exhibition Park in Lethbridge October 7 & 8. Where Livestock Producers and Suppliers MEAT.Expanded trade show floor, dinner banquet, Pork Quality Competition, daily Alberta made door prizes plus much much more. Check the website for complete details. albertalivestockexpo.com or contact us at katie@albertalivestockexpo.com

4 06, 2020

Protected Acids – A key to Assuring Sow Performance

Despite the great achievements’ swine producers have made in sow production, the maximum number of quality weaned piglets is the ultimate goal. This task starts from pursuing high and consistent fertility rates. While people have been focusing on improving breeding management skills to get better fertility rates, urogenital health of sows needs to be

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4 06, 2020

Reaching Out Goes Both Ways – to Give and to Receive

Visitors received a pork loin, pork tenderloin and ground pork along with recipes.

When calamities arise from fallouts like the pandemic COVID-19, the most affected people hurt while those not so much reach out and help.“Recently at Faith Temple in Sioux Falls, SD, Pipestone arranged for 10 pounds of pork to go with each family’s

4 06, 2020

Farmers Need Your Help to Protect Canada’s Food Supply

This is a copy of an open letter to Canadian Consumers posted on the Canadian Pork Council Website:

Dear Canadian Consumer,As a pork producer, you are my most important partner. Because of your support, my fellow farmers across Canada and I have the tremendous opportunity to wake up every day and work in the business