PRRS resistant pig offers potential to improve pork production

PIC, in conjunction with university researchers, developed a PRRS resistant pig by using gene editing technology to delete a portion of a specific protein in the pig that the PRRS virus requires to cause infection.

Global pork industry faces market shifts

China’s policy to reduce its sow herd by one million, or roughly 2.5% of its current base, will cause a 1% global decline.

On-line training platform allows tracking of swine barn worker training

The PigLEARN training platform has modules developed by the Canadian Pork Council and also allows companies to upload their own content.

What drives consumer food buying choices

Lisa Keefe says the two most reliable consumer preferences are going to be price and convenience.

Stretching your food dollar

Pork shines as consumers seek value at the meat counter.

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Type: Cash Crop

Acres: 288

Location: Kingsville, Ont.