Tight Supplies, Dry Prairies Support

Oct 20, 2021

Canola futures were strongly stronger on Tuesday due to ongoing concerns about tight supplies and dry conditions across the Prairies.

The rolling out of the November contract into January was a major feature in today’s trading, with one trader saying that crushers and other buyers are worried about the small amount of canola available on the market and are buying as much as they can. Additional support came from increases in European rapeseed and the Chicago soy complex, as well as continued dry conditions across drought-plagued Western Canada ahead of the winter.

Some pressure came from slightly lower Malaysian palm oil values.

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Video: Optimizing Piglet Gut Health for Performance - Dr. Marco de Mik

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, we revisit a conversation with Dr. Marco de Mik, Senior Consultant at Schothorst Feed Research, who explores how to enhance gastrointestinal health in piglets for optimal growth. He shares his expertise on how feed formulation, stomach function, and gastrointestinal health directly impact the pig’s growth and development. Learn how to balance nutrient absorption, reduce diarrhea risks, and optimize feed performance. Tune in on all major platforms!

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"The stomach is the first barrier to kill bacteria, and it’s crucial for storage, digestion, and antibacterial functions. All of these contribute to overall gastrointestinal health."

Meet the guest: Dr. Marco de Mik / mdemik holds a veterinary medicine degree from Utrecht University and an M.Sc. in Animal Nutrition from Wageningen University. With over a decade of experience in swine nutrition, he currently works as a Senior Consultant at Schothorst Feed Research. He specializes in feed formulation, animal physiology, and metabolism.