Farmscape for December 21, 2009 (Episode 3380) Manitoba Pork Marketing suggests, while any reductions in Canadian hog production will positively impact prices, the Americans will need to reduce their herd to stimulate any substantial price spikes. As part of a

Farmscape for December 18, 2009 (Episode 3378) The Manitoba Pork Marketing Cooperative reports the futures markets suggest break even hog prices by February or March and a return to profitability in April, May and June. Canadian hog producers have endured

Farmscape for December 17, 2009 (Episode 3377) The Canadian Pork Council reports uptake of loans under the Canadian Hog Industry Loan Loss Reserve Program has been slow. The Loan Loss Reserve Program, offered through Canada's financial institutions, is part of

Farmscape for December 16, 2009 (Episode 3376) The Canadian Pork Council reports per animal unit payouts in the second round of tendering under the Canadian Hog Farm Transition Program will be very much in line with those accepted in the

Farmscape for December 15, 2009 (Episode 3375) Manitoba Pork Council is applauding the launch of construction of the Bruce D Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre at the University of Manitoba's National Centre for Livestock and the Environment. Officials with

Farmscape for November 4, 2009 (Episode xxxx) Research conducted by the University of Manitoba shows the timing and dosage of electrolytes will determine their effectiveness in relieving the stresses associated with weaning on baby piglets. Electrolytes are the ions and

Farmscape for December 14, 2009 (Episode 3374 ) A Saskatchewan based low stress pig handling trainer says the techniques that save time when moving pigs also save a lot of frustration. Low stress pig handling techniques use the pigs' natural

Farmscape for December 11, 2009 (Episode 3372) In the absence of progress on the multilateral front, the Canadian Pork Council is applauding efforts by the federal government to establish bilateral free trade agreements. In the wake of the impasse in

Farmscape for December 10, 2009 (Episode 3371) The Canadian Pork Council says, with the slow progress in multilateral trade talks at the World Trade Organization, the establishment of individual bilateral trade agreements is crucial to the success of Canada's pork

Farmscape for December 9, 2009 (Episode 3370) A swine specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development says the consumer backlash that resulted from the H1N1 flu has eased but losses to the North American pork industry will be huge. "Estimating

Farmscape for December 8, 2009 (Episode 3369) A southeastern Manitoba based livestock manure applicator is encouraging hog producers to focus more on what goes into the animal to better manage what comes out. In the past livestock manure application rates

Farmscape for December 7, 2009 (Episode 3368) A Steinbach swine veterinarian says, in hindsight, the novel H1N1 flu has not been as pathogenic as first feared but it remains a threat. Zoonotic diseases was among the topics discussed last week

Farmscape for December 4, 2009 (Episode 3367) A Brandon area Hutterite Colony has claimed top honours at the 2009 Manitoba Hog says Hog Carcass Competition. Manitoba Hog Days 2009 concluded yesterday with the annual Hog Carcass Competition. Carcasses were assessed

Farmscape for December 3, 2009 (Episode 3366) A central Alberta author is encouraging individuals facing financial stress to set aside the things over which they have no control and focus on those they can control. Following three years of losses,

Farmscape for December 2, 2009 (Episode 3365) Canada Pork International is confident Ukraine has the potential to become an important export market for Canadian pork. Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada is assessing the level of interest in initiating negotiations

Farmscape for December 1, 2009 (Episode 3364) The Canadian Pork Council is expressing its support for consultations that could lead to a comprehensive free trade agreement between Canada and Ukraine. Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada is assessing the level

Farmscape for November 30, 2009 (Episode 3363) A Saskatchewan based low stress pig handling trainer says techniques that use the pig's natural behavior to ease movement can be effective in less ideally designed as well modern production facilities. Low stress

Farmscape for November 27, 2009 (Episode 3362) An eastern Manitoba livestock feed supplier says the key to the survival of Canada's hog industry is restored profitability. The Canadian pork industry has been financially devastated by three years of ongoing losses.

Farmscape for November 26, 2009 (Episode 3361) Farm Credit Canada reports the pace of applications for loans under the new Canadian Hog Industry Loan Loss Reserve Program is picking up. The Loan Loss Reserve Program is part of a three

Farmscape for November 25, 2009 (Episode 3360) The Ontario Veterinary College says patterns of infection indicate that, although H1N1 influenza is capable of infecting multiple species, it clearly prefers people to animals. Influenza viruses infect the lung cells of the