CA: Swine Newsletter

Wanted: Canadian livestock producer feedback

The CFIA and Health Canada are requesting feedback on classification of viable microbial products (VMPs) for use in livestock.

U.S. trade policies could impact Canadian ag

For example, farmers could see “a general strengthening of the pork basis and potentially the hog basis,” Al Mussell, research lead at Agri-Food Economic Systems, said.

Manitoba PEDv outbreak under control

Last year, the disease infected 80 swine herds in the province, including 25 sow herds, 16 nurseries and 39 finishing operations.

Fibre offers benefits for gestating sows

Researchers are looking at the benefits of providing group-housed sows with supplemental fibre to increase satiety.

Early colostrum intake key for piglets

The quicker newborn piglets can receive their mothers' first milk, the greater their ability to survive and thrive will be.

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Type: Hog, Cash Crop

Acres: 201.87

Location: Milverton, Ont.

Pork quality: how to assess without the mess

New technologies could allow producers to predict pork quality without contact, reduce costs and preserve cut integrity.

Pork industry helping communities

Manitoba Pork donated one tonne of pork breakfast sausages to Samaritan House Ministries in Brandon.

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Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT | Saskatchewan

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Jefo Nutrition Inc. | Manitoba and Ontario

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Corn May 18
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Feeder Cattle May 18
137.625	138.050	135.925	137.725s	+0.100

Lean Hogs May 18
66.375	66.775	65.950	66.200s	+0.125

Live Cattle Jun 18
105.450	106.925	104.600	104.600	+1.125

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