Recap of the World Pork Expo

Thousands of producers, processors and pork industry professionals gathered at the annual Expo, where the latest in swine genetics, feed innovation, and sustainable farming practices took center stage in a celebration of modern hog production.

Multiheaded approach required for locating and addressing Eurasian wild boar control

Squeal on Pigs Manitoba is a collaborative effort involving the different partners who have a stake in wild pig control in Manitoba and is supported by the federal and provincial governments and the swine industry.

Pork producers advised to guard against foot and mouth disease

In light of recent outbreaks of foot and mouth disease in countries that had previously been free of the infection, North American pork producers are being advised to be watching for signs of the infection and to maintain strict biosecurity.

New research projects will explore H5N1 risk to swine

The swine industry is keeping a close eye on impact of H5N1 to better prepare for and understand potential introduction into swine.

Recent findings on the use of acidifiers for nursery pigs

Young pigs have poor stomach-acid production up to seven to eight weeks of age, and many of the ingredients commonly used in nursery diets have a high acid-binding capacity which can further raise the stomach’s pH.

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