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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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Sapovirus in Weaned Pigs with Diarrhea - Dr. Talita Resende

Video: Sapovirus in Weaned Pigs with Diarrhea - Dr. Talita Resende



In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Talita Resende, Assistant Professor and Food Animal Diagnostician at the University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, explains how sapovirus affects suckling and weaned pigs with diarrhea. She discusses PCR interpretation, rotavirus and E. coli coinfections, intestinal sampling, and in situ hybridization for clearer diagnostic decisions. Listen now on all major platforms!

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"PCR by itself may not identify the main culprit in enteric coinfections, so combined diagnostic methods can clarify farm-level disease investigations."

Meet the guest: Dr. Talita Resende / talita-resende-01188234 is an Assistant Professor and Food Animal Diagnostician at the University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. Her work focuses on swine diseases, veterinary diagnostics, pathology, teaching, research, and service, with previous roles at The Ohio State University and universities in Brazil. Learn more from Dr. Talita Resende on The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.