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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 ›

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 ›

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 ›

Nursery Pig Care - Mat and Gruel Feeding

Feeding pigs on a mat or using a gruel are two key ways to promote feed intake. Watch as Jamie Pietig shows how to mix gruel and feed it to young pigs.... More ›

African Swine Fever (11/02/19)

We take a look at how Oklahoma officials are preparing should African Swine Fever ever surface in the United States.... More ›

Building the Pigs a Place in the Barn - Project List

Bitter cold temperatures drive us inside. Into the barn, where we not only try to keep ourselves warm but help out the pigs by building them a new way into the barn and their own private stall.... More ›

Protecting Water Quality: What Pig Farmers do with Manure

Farming has changed a lot in the last few decades. Minnesotan farmer Randy Spronk walks you through the steps he and other pig farmers take to protect water quality.... More ›

Pig Farming VR Experience: See inside a real pig barn

Pig Farmer Maddie takes you on a behind-the-scenes tour through 3 pig barns to see where pigs live. Look around this 360-degree video to see everything a pig sees!... More ›

Nursery Pig Care

Learn about the importance of feed, water and the environment to newly weaned pigs. Jamie Pietig discusses daily pig care, gruel feeding and identifying pigs that may be undergoing health challenges.... More ›

Gestating sows mingle in group maternity pens

Hog farmer Hardy, from the RM of Lorne in Manitoba, submitted August 2018’s winning video of his sows getting some exercise and relaxing in group maternity pens. These pens allow sows freedom of movement and opportunities for social interaction. Alternatively, some farmers choose to use individu... More ›

African Swine Fever in Canada PSA

African Swine Fever (ASF) is a serious issue around the world right now, in partnership with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency here are some tips for preventing the spreading of the disease into other countries, especially Canada.... More ›

Sow Pads Show Promise for Reducing Shoulder Sores, Related Infections

Everyone needs a good bed — and apparently sows are no exception. During farrowing and lactation, sows can easily develop shoulder sores, which in turn become infected. Could a little padding help? ... More ›

Highlights From Rocklyn Fall Fair - Swine Show with the Municipal Council

The Grey Highlands Cultural Channel (GHCC) provides an additional access point for the promotion of local cultural and heritage information, and was made possible through grant funding provided by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, an agency of the Government of Ontario.... More ›

Pig farming in Iowa

Pig farming in Iowa... More ›

Being a Pig Farm Family

Being a Pig Farm Family: In this video, you’ll meet Tara and Dennis who will explain what it means to them to raise pigs as a family. They’ll walk you through a typical day on their farm and the role the family plays within their operation.... More ›

Carthage swine veterinarian: Focus on individual pig care can benefit entire production system

Taking care of every single pig seems like a daunting task when producers have hundreds or thousands of pigs under their care. Still, the rewards are well worth the effort, Elise Toohill, DVM, with Carthage Veterinary Services in Carthage, Illinois, told Pig Health Today.... More ›

Meet Josh Linde - 2019 America's Pig Farmer of the Year Finalist

Food safety and raising animals in a stress-free environment allow Josh Linde to provide a safe product for his family and consumers. Linde works full-time for The Maschhoffs and also owns and operates a farm, which markets 9,600 pigs annually.... More ›

Feeding pigs: effect of silage

Adding grass silage to pig feed reduces gastric ulcers... More ›

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