What is new in the world of pigs in Canada?

Jan 10, 2023

One of the recent developments in Canada’s swine industry is a new training programme starting in December in Manitoba, Canada’s largest pig-producing province. About 14,000 Manitobans depend on the hog sector for their livelihoods, with over 2,500 working directly on farms as technicians and managers.

Assiniboine Community College will offer the new swine production technician course starting next month. It consists of 3 self-directed online courses. Students will learn regulations (mainly the national Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pigs), health and safety, record keeping and maintenance of barns and barn systems. They will also learn production practices related to production at various life stages, pig health care and breeding. Students will also build communication and conflict resolution skills.

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Video: Hendrix Genetics Swine Raises the Bar: Delivering Robust Genetics for Pork Producers

The swine genetics landscape is evolving rapidly, and Hendrix Genetics Swine is leading the way. In this exclusive interview, Bryce Martin discusses how the integration of Hypor, Danish Genetics and the newly introduced Nexus product line is creating one of the industry's most comprehensive genetic portfolios. Producers across Canada, the United States and Europe are facing increasing pressure to improve efficiency, animal health, survivability and profitability, and Hendrix Genetics Swine is responding with genetics designed to meet those challenges.
Martin explains how the strengths of Hypor's balanced and sustainable breeding approach combine with Danish Genetics' reputation for robustness, growth performance and productivity to deliver solutions tailored to a wide range of production systems. The discussion also explores the launch of Nexus 100, a new sow developed from the combined expertise of both genetic programs and designed to improve predictability, survivability and total system profitability. For more information visit: https://swine.hendrix-genetics.com/en/