Glacier FarmMedia – Successful technology often arises from figuring out how to simplify something that’s exceedingly complex. That’s what Casey Forsyth and his team at FeedFlo think they’ve managed to […] Read more
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Tech simplifies hog feed monitoring to reduce down time
FeedFlo system monitors feed pipes to ensure feed is flowing
New pork research barn called a ‘game changer’
Biosecurity, efficiency and sector regulations motivated design
A new $20-million facility is expected to make Ontario a leader in cutting-edge swine research. “Our industry is poised to undergo significant transformations driven by advancements in technology, changing consumer […] Read more
Anti-ASF funds designated for Manitoba Pork
Three initiatives will be funded through the federal African swine fever preparedness program
The Manitoba Pork Council’s efforts against African swine fever now have almost $1 million in extra financial padding. On Aug. 3, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced $944,340 in funding for […] Read more
Vietnam approves commercial use of first African swine fever vaccines
U.S. Agriculture Secretary says farmers may purchase as precaution despite no domestic cases
Hanoi | Reuters – Vietnam has approved the domestic commercial use of two home-grown vaccines against African swine fever, the government said on Monday, making them the world’s first commercial […] Read more
PHOTOS: 50th Ontario Pork Congress held in Stratford
Annual pork show celebrates with special display, events
The Ontario Pork Congress (OPC) celebrated its 50th anniversary June 21 and 22 at the Rotary Complex in Stratford, the first in-person show since 2019. Back this year were many […] Read more
Automated washer a possible biosecurity, labour boon
Understaffing and outbreaks of PED have been linked
Glacier FarmMedia – A hog farm in southeastern Manitoba is taking a crack at automating its barn washing process with help from a Danish robot. “It definitely creates labour efficiencies,” […] Read more
New biosecurity management system uses facial recognition technology
Controlled access of livestock barns can now be realized using facial recognition technology with a new management tool called Protocol. This biosecurity management system, designed for North American pork and […] Read more
Innovative pig mobile recognized by Ontario Pork
Organization honours Douglas family and Marion Myers with Recognition Awards
Ron and Sharon Douglas of Huron County received the 2023 Ontario Pork Recognition Award and their pig mobile. “It’s been a very interesting trip for us, but we haven’t done […] Read more
Improved flavour called key to pork’s revival
U.S. pork consumption declined to 51.7 pounds per capita in 2020 from 59.1 lb. in 1960; Canada expected to be similar
Glacier FarmMedia – Pig producers need to improve the taste of the pork they raise if they want to combat long-term declines in consumption and market share, said an expert. […] Read more
High oleic soybean oil works well in pig diets
Science Notes: Study also focused on carcass characteristics
Adding a fat source to the traditional corn-soy swine diet is common practice, but the type of fat can make a difference for growing pigs and carcass quality. Polyunsaturated fats, […] Read more
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