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U.S., Canadian Officials Meet to Jointly Stop ASF From Entering No. America

With African swine fever taking a toll on China's hog sector, U.S. and Canadian officials and pork industry members are eyeing potential collaboration to prevent ASF from reaching North America. USDA Undersecretary Greg Ibach is in Ottawa today for a forum on studying and managing the deadly pig disease, alongside Canadian Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau. 
 
African swine fever is already affecting global hog markets, driving up U.S. and Canadian hog futures and lowering forecasts for Chinese soybean imports. The National Pork Producers Council recently canceled its 2019 World Pork Expo scheduled for June in Des Moines, Iowa, over fears of ASF reaching U.S. pig herds. 
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You Be The Judge: Evaluating 8 Breeding Rams!

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.