Livestock Risk Partners

Funding Support for Pork Producers Amid ASF Concerns The Government of Canada has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the country’s rural communities and pork sector against the potential threats posed by African Swine Fever (ASF). The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of up to $567.16 million to support hog […]

Secretary Rollins introduces new reforms to improve U.S. pork and poultry processing, boosting efficiency, reducing costs, and maintaining high food safety standards for producers.

Western Canadian farmers are facing increasing frustration with federal trade policies that they say favor Eastern Canada, leaving them exposed to economic hardship. Many producers argue that policies designed to protect industries in the East, such as dairy and poultry supply management, limit opportunities for growth and expansion in the West. The impact of these

Reproductive efficiency has a major impact on the profitability of a cow-calf operation.

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

Research conducted by Iowa State University suggests swine producers and transporters can reduce truck washing and decontamination costs through the strategic scheduling of truck washing. Iowa State University, with funding provided through the Swine Health Information Center Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity Research Program in partnership with the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research and Pork Checkoff, used

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,

Market seasonality is evident in most agriculture markets due to production calendars, biology, or increased consumer demand during certain times of the year. The cull cow market is arguably one of the most seasonal markets.

Another important factor not included in a BSE is libido. Since libido is difficult to measure directly, the best management practice is to observe the bull’s behavior during breeding.