This month, we connect with professors from Canada and the United States to learn why researchers use pigs to advance medical research. We explore how scientists manage pigs that researchers use in ...

Working with multiple generations Working on the family farm means that farmers get to do the job they love with people they love. This also has its challenges, particularly when multiple generations ...

Every three years, OMAFRA polls farmers and custom workers from across the province for their custom rates. These rates help OMAFRA understand and analyze farming costs, but they are also used by ...

Focusing on preweaning survival more than initial litter size has a direct impact on animal welfare as well as economic returns for the producer. Animal breeding literature supports this decision, ...

Herbicide-resistant weeds are becoming a common problem for Prairie farmers, limiting their options for chemical weed management and increasing the importance of non-chemical management strategies.

Scouring is an unpleasant reality that pork producers around the world face. Diarrhea in piglets can be caused by a variety of pathogens and can lead to consequences for the individual piglet's growth ...

Red Osier Dogwood: A potential antibiotic alternative, showing promise for prebiotic properties in broiler chickens.

In some respects, producing pork is like becoming a millionaire: if it were easy, everyone would do it. In both cases, success hinges on the mastery of many elements. The process sounds intimidating, ...

Renting out your land to a farming tenant can have many benefits; however, being aware of the potential risks and making informed decisions about land management is essential. Jaycee Adrian, farm ...

Modern swine production demands precision in feeding high-prolific sows to ensure both longevity and optimal performance. Over the past decade, advances in sow genetics and feeding systems have ...

The recent arrival of a private members’ bill on pandemic preparedness to the Canadian Senate has caused concerns in the agricultural sector. Bill C-293, the Pandemic Prevention and Preparedness Act, ...

An association representing the province’s harness horse owners and workers is disappointed the Ontario ombudsman won’t investigate the government’s decision to end the slot revenue sharing program.