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Maple Leaf Foods’ Advanced Open Sow Housing System and Transportation Upgrades

At Maple Leaf Foods, we are dedicated to being a leader in animal care. Industry practice has been to confine sows in gestation crates. At Maple Leaf Foods, we challenged ourselves to do better. In our Advanced Open Sow Housing system, pregnant sows live 100 per cent of the time in open pens, wh... More ›

Pigs and pig feeders: the situation in Ontario nurseries and finishing barns

Today’s nursery and finishing pigs have an unprecedented capacity for high average daily gains, yet recommendations for the number and size of feeder spaces has changed little over the past 15 years. Watching the behaviour of pigs at the feeder may help producers troubleshoot challenges and det... More ›

Reducing stress can aid pig health, performance

Pigs can get stressed, just like people, and the impact can be just as serious. Stress is caused by any condition that forces a pig to adapt to changes in its normal environment, according to Dave Baumert, DVM, a technical service veterinarian for Zoetis.... More ›

A Talk With the Chief of the NRCS

We hear from the head of USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service, Matt Lohr, to get his thoughts on the relationship between NRCS and the Environmental Stewardship Awards Program.... More ›

6 Steps For Successful OUT-OF-SEASON Breeding in Sheep

6 Steps For Successful Out-of-Season Breeding in Sheep | Sandi Brock... More ›

Federal Rules and Regulations Update

For years, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association has been leading the fight against unnecessary and burdensome regulations. Scott Yager, NCBA’s Chief Environmental Counsel, has the latest on some of the federal rules and regulations that could have an impact on cattle producers.... More ›

Cow-Calf Corner

Glenn Selk explains why it’s important to let bulls determine dominance before the breeding season.... More ›

Prof. Ben Bohrer (meat and animal-derived products)

Ben Bohrer is a professor in the Department of Food Science who researches meat and other animal derived products.... More ›

Livestock Marketing

Derrell Peel talks about the economic impact African Swine Fever had in countries like China.... More ›

Guarding Pigs Against PRRS

Hiep Vu, UNL Assistant Professor of Animal Science, explains porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) and the impacts it can have on a swine operation.... More ›

Mycoplasma elimination possible, but more difficult on farrow-to-finish sites

With the right program in place, eliminating mycoplasma pneumonia is possible on many hog farms. Farrow-to-finish sites are still the most difficult to clean up, however, reported Swine Vet Center’s Paul Yeske, DVM.... More ›

Maple Leaf Foods – 360° View: Explore a Sow Barn

Maple Leaf Foods – 360° View: Explore a Sow Barn | Maple Leaf Food Corp... More ›

Alliance Genetics Canada Swine Genetics

At Alliance Genetics Canada we continually challenge ourselves to go beyond “best” to make our swine customers more successful. We offer the best in Canadian Swine Genetics and lead the industry with genetic improvement, research, testing and performance.... More ›