Tag Archives pigs

Eastern Canada cattle herd grows
National cattle herd size drops, part of a decline happening since 2005

Early control would ease ASF damage in U.S.
Officials predict costs of an outbreak could be reduced to $15 billion from $50 billion if it was controlled within two years

Canada’s year-end cattle herd continues shrinking
Slaughter beat pre-pandemic pace in second half, StatsCan says

Canada’s active PED case count dwindling
Affected Manitoba farms now all presumptive-negative

Olymel shipping backlogged hogs to U.S.
Company-owned hogs to go south after COVID closes Red Deer plant

Managing footrot needs a whole-flock effort
Isolation of infected animals is key to managing hoof health issues

Small pig farm survey part of ASF initiative
Learning more about small-lot producers could make it easier to communicate with them about African swine fever

Olymel to close Red Deer hog plant against COVID-19
Hog deliveries suspended 'until further notice'

Former F. Menard hog plant upgrading for second shift
Olymel announces $9 million in renovations

Feed additive in development to reduce food safety risks
Plant-based vaccine could be less expensive to produce to control E. coli
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