Canadian Hog Journal Summer 2019
Articles in the Summer 2019 Canadian Hog Journal Include: For the Love of Science: What is the Long-Term Production and Economic Impact of Feeding Deoxynivalenol-Contaminated Feed to Finisher Pigs? Mycotoxins continue to be a concern for agriculture. It may be...
Canadian Hog Journal Winter 2018
Articles in the Winter 2018 Canadian Hog Journal Include: Hot Issues: The War on Wild Boar in Canada Wild boar is present in Saskatchewan and continues to reproduce. Genetics of the wild boars is being collected, as hybrids with domestic...
Canadian Hog Journal Summer 2018
Articles in the Summer 2018 Canadian Hog Journal Include: For the Love of Science: 4-H Growing Minds and Hearts for the Future of Ag 4-H involvement often leads to a career in agricultural science. New Hand at the Helm of...
Canadian Hog Journal Spring 2018
Articles in the Spring 2018 Canadian Hog Journal Include: Hot Issues: Spotlight on Neepawa – Success Stories of Filipinos United by Hope, Gene Editing 101 – A Close Look at CRISPR Technology Filipinos who have moved to Neepawa, Manitoba to...
Canadian Hog Journal Spring 2017
Articles in the Spring 2017 Canadian Hog Journal Include: Hot Issues: Pig Breeding in Canada, The Buzz About Alberta’s Bill Breeding trends and new technology are discussed such as gene editing using CRISPR. Bill 9 – Marketing of Agricultural Products...
Canadian Hog Journal Banff 2017
Articles in the Banff 2017 Canadian Hog Journal Include: Sustainable Intensification – Depleting Natural Resources In order to have sustainable systems, the five fundamentals are needed. These include financial, animal welfare, food safety, worker availability and well-being and environmental. Animal...
Western Hog Journal Winter 2016
Articles in the Winter 2016 Western Hog Journal Include: Hot Issues: Pork Industry Ponders Perspective on Cancer Warning, U.S. Finally Repeals COOL A report states that red meats and processed meats have been linked to cancer, mainly colorectal, prostate and...
Western Hog Journal Summer 2016
Articles in the Summer 2016 Western Hog Journal Include: Science: Seeking the best flooring slat and gap widths Guidelines are being developed to select and design slatted flooring in group sow housing to improve sow comfort and health while maintaining...
Western Hog Journal Banff 2016
Articles in the Banff 2016 Western Hog Journal include: Clear Path for Future of Canadian Hog Industry, Pork export Markets and Trade Agreements Three areas to focus on for the future include animal welfare, health and nutrition as well as...
Measuring the Prevalence of Antimicrobial Resistance and Pathogens
Public apprehension about using antibiotics in livestock production is increasing along with concerns about antimicrobial resistance. Measures have been implemented in Canada that include a total ban on livestock feed with antibiotics and strict regulations on using antibiotics as a...
Infrared Camera Tech Measured as Tool for Swine Health
Infrared cameras may be able to identify stressed or sick pigs before they are taken to the packing plant, and may even be able to predict a tendency for poor meat quality. This would improve swine herd health and reduce...
On-Farm Demonstrations Quench Thirst for Water Knowledge
In an on-farm demonstration, nipple drinkers were replaced with water bowls in the nursery to see how water disappearance was affected. Water disappearance was reduced by 33% when the bowls were used and no negative effects on pig growth performance...
