Livestock Risk Partners

Producers can use data from precision livestock farming technology to work more efficiently and better care for their animals. But the benefits don’t stop there. Veterinarians, food companies, government officials, scientists, animal welfare groups and grocery stores can also use this data. It could help them be more transparent, follow government regulations and make the […]

Kurt was born and raised on a pig farm near Barrhead, Alberta, which sparked his passion for swine production and medicine. He graduated with his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2010 from WCVM in Saskatoon. After graduation, he went directly into swine medicine and has worked in swine practices in Manitoba and Alberta. In 2019,

Hog prices remained steady with slight fluctuations across major markets. In Ontario, the 100 percent base formula price closed at 233.92 per hundredweight, up from the previous year’s 200.35 per hundredweight. The average dressed weight remained stable at 109 kilograms, while total market hog sales reached 126,271 head, reflecting a 3 percent increase compared to

As announced today by the Government of Canada, the interest-free loan limit of the Advance Payments Program (APP) will be maintained at $250,000 for the 2025/26 program year. The APP eases cash flow for farmers, allowing up to $1,000,000 in total advances based on the value of the eligible agricultural products that a farmer produces or

The JBS Contract Comparison Tool has been updated to reflect new options and changes to JBS’s fed-cattle contracts.

The Canadian government is taking significant steps to protect rural communities and the pork industry from the threat of African Swine Fever (ASF). Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Lawrence MacAulay, revealed a funding commitment of up to $567.16 million to support hog producers if key export markets for Canadian pork and live pigs

The Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation is presented by the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) each year to recognize a researcher or scientist whose work has contributed to advancements in the competitiveness and sustainability of the Canadian beef industry. Nominations are welcome from all stakeholders of the Canadian beef industry and

The imposition of tariffs could affect international demand for pork variety meat products.

Ranchers and cattle producers interested in learning about the latest cutting-edge research in range livestock production from the University of Nebraska

“Older early lactation cows are the most susceptible to experience grass tetany,” says Davis.