Don't Miss the Last Alberta Pork Telephone Town Hall for 2015

Dec 15, 2015

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To participate, call 1-877-229-8493 on Wednesday, December 16 at 10:30 am Mountain Time and enter Pin # 112339 when prompted.

Bill Six: Two words that have touched off a firestorm in Alberta. Join us as we bring you the latest on this controversial legislation.

What is happening and why? What are the implications for you and your business? We'll also have updates on PED and the latest disease threat, Seneca Valley Virus, as well as information on the Alberta Pork Biocontainment Plan being launched next week.

For all of that and more, please join us for our next Telephone Town Hall on Wednesday, December 16 at 10:30 am Mountain Time.

Our special guests this week:

Darcy Fitzgerald, Executive Director of Alberta Pork.

Dr. Julia Keenliside, Veterinary Epidemiologist, Alberta Agriculture & Forestry.

Dr. Kurt Preugschas DVM, Innovative Veterinary Services.

Agenda:

* Update on Bill 6 and what Alberta Pork is doing to support producers.

* The latest on Seneca Valley Virus: How to spot it and what to do about it.

* Alberta Pork's Biocontainment Plan: Why we're doing it, what's involved and how it can benefit you.

You'll also have a chance to ask questions of our speakers and get answers to your most pressing concerns.

To participate, call 1-877-229-8493 on Wednesday, December 16 at 10:30 am Mountain Time and enter Pin # 112339 when prompted.

We look forward to having you join us.

For more information please contact Geoff Geddes at 780-440-8460 or 1-877-247-7675, or email Geoff.geddes@albertapork.com.

Source: AlbertaPork

Video: You Be The Judge: Evaluating 8 Breeding Rams!

It's time for some honest feedback here at Ewetopia Farms! Today, we’re showing you all eight rams we used for breeding this year. Instead of just presenting them, we thought it would be fun to create a “Ram Report Card” — where we point out both their strengths and areas for improvement.

But here’s the twist: you be the judge! In the comments, let us know what you like about each ram and what you think could be improved. No ram is ever perfect, but every one of them brings something valuable to the flock. By sharing perspectives, we all learn more about what to look for in good breeding stock.

At Ewetopia Farms, we raise registered Suffolk and Polled Dorset sheep, focusing on high-quality genetics, structure, and friendly temperaments. Evaluating breeding rams is part of the bigger picture of building stronger flocks — and we’re excited to share the process with you.

If you enjoy seeing how we evaluate our animals, follow along by subscribing to our channel. We share daily insights into the joys and challenges of sheep farming here in Canada.