Swine Health Ontario is spearheading the Ontario initiative to improve disease prevention, detection, response, containment and elimination, leading to better decisions and added value at the farm and industry levels.
Experienced swine health leader joins Pharmgate to strengthen technical expertise and support industry growth. Pharmgate Animal Health is excited to announce the addition of Dr. Mindi Bracy as Technical Services Veterinarian, reinforcing the company’s commitment to supporting swine producers with proven products and practical expertise. Dr. Bracy earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Oklahoma State University after obtaining an […]
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Canadian farmers could see significant income gains and new opportunities if agricultural productivity growth returns to historic highs. The Farm Credit Canada (FCC) report titled Reigniting agricultural productivity in Canada, estimates that boosting productivity growth to two per cent annually could unlock $30 billion in additional farm income, generate $31 billion in GDP, and create […]
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Excessive heat during processing can reduce the concentration and bioavailability of Lys in soybean ingredients via Maillard reactions, lowering growth performance in weanling pigs. Reactive Lys (the Lys not bound in Maillard products) is the relevant bioavailable part of Lys that can be used for protein synthesis by the animals. We tested the hypothesis that: […]
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South Korea’s pork industry is projected to remain steady in 2026, with production, consumption, and imports all showing relatively stable trends despite ongoing challenges from animal disease and fluctuating global markets. Pig Crop Holds Steady Analysts expect the 2026 pig crop to reach 19.61 million head, almost identical to 2025. Lower beginning stocks are anticipated […]
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Mexico has moved to suspend all pork imports from Spain after veterinary authorities confirmed new cases of African swine fever (ASF). The action is part of Mexico’s effort to protect its domestic herd and prevent the introduction of a high-impact foreign animal disease. According to Mexico’s agriculture ministry, the suspension covers all commercial pork shipments […]
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As the first formal review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) approaches in July, pork producers across North America are bracing for potential impacts—especially the possibility of new U.S. tariffs on Canadian agriculture. Florian Possberg, Partner at Polar Pork Farms, says the U.S. political landscape is shaping expectations. He notes that U.S. President Donald Trump […]
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By Owen Roberts If you believe that anything new is best introduced carefully and consumed methodically, you’ll like Nathan Hoel’s approach to artificial intelligence (AI). Nathan is the chief technical officer (CTO) of BinSentry. With more than two decades of experience leading engineering teams and large-scale architectural projects, he firmly believes that leadership is achieved […]
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Week Ending November 28, 2025Presented for OMAFRA by Swine Web Ontario hog markets continued their late-fall softening trend in the week ending November 28, with formula prices, cutouts, and feeder pig values all posting declines. Here are the key developments producers need to know. Ontario Market Prices Slide Again The 100% Base Formula Price dropped […]
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The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has named longtime USDA-ARS research leader Dr. Brendan Niemira as its new Chief Science and Technology Officer, bringing more than 25 years of food safety and innovation experience to the role. Niemira joins IFT after a distinguished career with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service, where he led a multidisciplinary research […]
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In this episode of CEOs of the Industry, Jim sits down with John McIntire, Partner at Pike Pig Systems, one of the most quietly impressive 26,000-sow operations in the U.S. John shares how he grew from operator to partner, how Pike built a people-first culture with long-tenured managers, and why they’re committed to weaning bigger, […]
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