Alberta water reporting rules may ease for small farms

Alberta Pork is encouraging swine farmers to participate in the survey and share their input.

Benefits of adopting the PRRS-resistant pig

The gene edit precisely removes the binding site for PRRS via a protein in the pig’s DNA. Without the binding site, pigs can be resistant to the disease.

The overlooked biosecurity risk in swine production

Manure is one of the most efficient vectors for disease transmission across farms.

Plant essential oils boost swine growth

A long-term study has showed the potential of plant-based essential oils as alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters in swine production.

Diagnostic test developed to detect multiple pathogens that cause swine respiratory infections

The pathogens identified include PRRS, Influenza A virus, PCV 2 and 3, Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae, Strep suis, Glaesserella parasuis and APP.

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