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Canadian Hog Journal Spring 2025

Unity, Innovation, and Progress: What’s Inside the Spring 2025 Edition of the Canadian Hog Journal

The latest edition of the Canadian Hog Journal is here—and it’s a powerful testament to the resilience, unity, and forward-thinking spirit of Canada’s red meat sector. From coast to coast, producers, processors, and industry leaders are coming together to tackle challenges and shape a stronger future for Canadian pork.

Strength in Unity

The cover story, “Canadian Red Meat Industry Shows Strength in Unity,” spotlights how national collaboration is driving meaningful change. The Canadian Pork Council (CPC) and Canadian Meat Council (CMC) are stepping up advocacy efforts in response to trade tensions and U.S. tariffs. Their coordinated push ensures our pork sector has a unified voice on the global stage.

Clean Tech on the Farm

“Clean Investments Can Pay Off On-Farm” shares real-world insights from Ontario producer Jonathan Giret. From solar panels to heat exchangers, he explains how sustainable energy solutions can not only reduce your carbon footprint but also boost profitability. It’s a must-read for producers looking to future-proof their operations.

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Heat Stress Killing Profits? - Dr. Jeff Hansen

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In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Jeff Hansen from Elanco shares practical strategies to reduce heat stress in grow-finish pigs. He discusses how rising temperatures affect feed intake, growth, and carcass quality, and explains how nutritional tools, such as Skycis, and environmental adjustments can help maintain performance during high-stress periods.

Listen now on all major platforms! "Technologies that reduce heat or metabolic stress in pigs deliver the greatest value during summer, when growth is challenged and profit potential is highest.

" Meet the guest: Dr. Jeffrey Hansen / jeff-hansen-00b72322 is a Swine Technical Consultant at Elanco Animal Health. He holds a Ph.D. in Swine Nutrition from Kansas State University, along with degrees in Animal Science and Nutrition from Texas A&M University. With a passion for pork fat quality, feed management, and production efficiency, Dr. Hansen brings decades of swine nutrition and technical expertise to the industry.