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The only way to know what’s truly in the pasture is to get out and walk around. When you drive past and see a sea of green, it can be deceiving. You are not accurately perceiving the type or amount of forage available

Droughts have had a regional impact, and climate projections show consistent trends of increased drought frequency and intensity across the region, which calls for regional collaboration and solutions. On the other hand, livestock is also a significant emitter of greenhouse gases in this region due to large number of ruminants.

In Manitoba, the biggest rally was $8.88 per cwt in the 901+ category for an average price of $231.38 per cwt, while the biggest drop was in the 701 to 800-pound feeder steers which dropped $6.21 per cwt for an average price of $284.29 per cwt.

As concerns about animal diseases and biosecurity continue to rise, it’s becoming increasingly important for farmers to take proactive measures to prevent the spread of diseases on their farms.

The main challenges to implementing by-products in swine diets are their nutritional value and application, argues Dr Francesc Molist, pig nutrition expert with Schothorst Feed Research.

U.S. pork farmers have built a global reputation for providing domestic and foreign markets with high-quality, safe, and affordable pork products

Tyson hiked meat prices last year to offset inflation, but average sales prices for its beef and pork fell 5.4% and 10.3%, respectively, in the quarter ending April 1. Reduced demand for beef is making it difficult for Tyson to pass on higher costs to consumers, the company said.

The death of a pig farmer in Beauce, Que., has pushed health groups in the region to raise awareness about mental health among workers in the pork industry.

As a global leader in animal nutrition, Alltech is proud to partner with companies that share its commitment to Working Together for a Planet of Plenty™. Today, Alltech announced it has acquired a majority interest in Agolin. Founded in 2006 in Switzerland, Agolin has developed and produced plant-based nutrition solutions that improve herd performance, profitability

In the morning, our hands-on learning includes a permanent and temporary fencing demonstration led by Gallagher, and a group activity on designing