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The Ontario Pork Board of Directors is proud to announce that John de Bruyn will continue to serve as Board Chair for the next term, while Tara Terpstra will serve as Vice-Chair. De Bruyn, a producer from Oxford County, was acclaimed for his role at a board meeting held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. De […]

We describe results from a panel study in which pigs from a 17-sow African swine fever (ASF) positive herd in Thái Bình province, Vietnam, were followed over time to record the date of onset of ASF signs and the date of death from ASF.

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has highlighted a federal court order that prevents the implementation of the “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule in 24 states

The controversial rule had expanded federal jurisdiction over waterways, leading to concerns about the impact on private property rights and the ability of farmers and ranchers to manage their land.

Reproduction issues are a major concern for livestock producers as they can greatly affect their bottom line and ultimately impact the cost of meat for consumers. Reproductive failure in livestock species results in millions of dollars of profits lost annually, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

The use of antibiotics and other antimicrobials to reduce infection and increase production in beef cattle, poultry, and other livestock has long been a driving factor in the dangerous growth of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in humans.

Canada’s export-dependent economy has limited opportunities for domestic growth when it comes to agriculture and food. With 40 million Canadian souls in sight, (we are just 440,000 short), growing our population by one million people last year was a great accomplishment, especially for makers of food or jobs. But as Canada grows its agricultural capacity,

I’m usually glad to be past April Fools Day. In the past, too many found it way too entertaining to try and spoof someone into believing something untrue. The tomfoolery tradition supposedly started because some groups thought that the beginning of the year should be with the spring equinox instead of Jan.

Some good news for California. The federal agency NOAA reports that a winter of heavy rains brought some relief as much of the state is no longer in extreme drought. But predictions aren’t entirely rosy. Researchers warn Oregon and Texas still face severe weather this spring, putting millions of animals at risk.

Zoetis announced in March that the company received a $15.3 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to further develop and integrate solutions to advance veterinary care and diagnostic services to improve livestock health and productivity in sub-Saharan Africa.