Happy 2025! I am very excited as Prairie Hog Country is now entering its 29th year. Thanks so very much for your continued support, encouragement, readership and financial support through advertising which enables me to print and mail out every edition six times per year.

Ontario pork producers are being urged to reassess their biosecurity protocols following an increase in Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv) and Porcine Deltacoronavirus (PDCoV) cases. The latest data reveals 15 new cases of PEDv and 11 cases of PDCoV in the province.

Manitoba’s only Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) case in 2024 has reinforced the importance of strong biosecurity measures and demonstrated the effectiveness of the province’s PED Elimination Plan. Reported on December 3rd in a southeastern Manitoba finisher barn, the outbreak was linked to a breach in biosecurity, triggering an immediate and coordinated response

Meat inspectors initially discovered the infected steer during routine inspections at a Wisconsin packing plant in late October.

As winter sets in, the importance of hay for maintaining animal performance becomes clear.

The January 31st USDA Cattle Inventory Report may be the most anticipated report of the year, especially since the July Inventory Report has been eliminated.

Can pine needles cause abortions in cows? The short answer is “yes.”

The Canadian Beef Advisors are pleased to release the 2025-30 National Beef Strategy. The strategy positions the Canadian Beef Industry for greater profitability, growth and being a high-quality beef product of choice in the world. “The National Beef Strategy is about the future. We want people to know that the beef industry is preparing the

A team of researchers from the University of Turku and the Natural Resources Institute Finland has examined the foraging behavior of barnacle geese in Northern Karelia, Finland.

Strong demand for cattle relative to tight supplies is contributing to the higher prices.