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Agribition Begins Today

Crews are busy putting the finishing touches on at Regina’s Evraz Place as the Cattle start moving in for this week's big show.
 
Canadian Western Agribition starts Today.
 
The 6 day show features the best in livestock genetics with the Purebred and Commercial Cattle Shows and Sales, numerous Equine events plus livestock shows focusing on Bison, Sheep and Goats.
 
There’s an expansive Trade Show with a Machinery Mall and new this year a Food Pavillion that takes you from Pasture to Plate in an understanding of where your food comes from.
 
If your heading into the show take advantage of the Agribition Express, park at the Northgate or Southland Malls jump on the bus for the show and pay only $3.
 
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Gene editing plays a pivotal role in enhancing animal health and aligns with antibiotic stewardship goals in pork production. Baker discusses the potential impact of gene editing on preventing diseases like PRRS and how it parallels successful applications in human healthcare. Challenges and considerations in applying this technology to animal agriculture, particularly in protecting pigs from diseases, are also explored.

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Join us in this episode as we delve into the future of pork production, where cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices are reshaping the industry landscape.