October/November edition of Prairie Hog Country

Oct 09, 2023

Very happy to share that the 64 page October/November edition of Prairie Hog Country was successfully been printed by the new press. Some might recall or have heard, that after 25 years the printer/press I had been using since 1998 closed in August. So this will be the first edition printed at the new facility. With this new printer it opens up some exciting new possibilities for the core section.

Some of the highlights in this next issue are: Updates on Prop 12, ASF – feed controls and biosecurity, A day in the life of a swine vet, MB Discover the farm day, Inside look at VIDO, Swine health report updates, A tour through Grand’s expansion, A call to safeguard Canada’s food supply and much much more.

Be sure to check in Pork Chops for the dates and locations of all upcoming shows, meetings, seminars and workshops. The issue will be released end will be in the hands of Canada Post October 5^th. As always thanks for the continued support.

Laurie Brandly,

Publisher Prairie Hog Country

Source : Swine Web

Video: How Swine Nutrition Can Revolutionize Biogas Production - Dr. Felipe Hickmann

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Felipe Hickmann from Laval University explores how nutritional strategies and manure management impact biogas production in pig farming. He breaks down the science behind anaerobic digestion at low temperatures and explains how dietary adjustments affect methane production and environmental sustainability. Learn how producers can reduce emissions and improve resource efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Lowering crude protein can reduce nitrogen in manure, but only if animal intake doesn’t compensate by increasing feed consumption."

Meet the guest: Dr. Felipe Hickmann / felipe-hickmann-963853a6 is a PhD research assistant at Laval University, specializing in swine and poultry sustainability. With extensive experience in manure management, nutritional strategies, and precision livestock technologies, he contributes to improving environmental outcomes in animal agriculture.