The prices in Canada have risen and broken records again, reaching CAD262.56 / 100kg in the Quebec market. Although in Ontario the price has dropped by CAD3.99 / 100 kg this week, last week it surpassed the record price reached in early April (CAD260.45 / 100 kg), whilst in Quebec the price is slightly lower (CAD263.84 /100 kg). These prices have nothing to do with those of a year ago (some CAD200 / 100 kg), or those of the beginning of 2014 (some CAD150 / 100 kg).

Piglets have little difficulty finding the feeder but piglets that were not exposed to creep feed during lactation do not recognize the feed as food when weaned.

This trick explains how to obtain foster sows for the adoptions.

The aim of the present study was to determine risk factors for lameness development within the first days of group-housing, with a focus on housing conditions, management and post-mixing aggression in sows.

Fertility problems with variable reproductive performances were detected. Also, ear and tail necroses appear in nurseries, and continuous diarrhoea cases and rectal prolapses in the fattenings.

The survival of A. pleuropneumoniae was investigated under controlled laboratory conditions.

Researchers from Wageningen University explain that a number of important characteristics of European pigs have Asian origins.

Pig performance an carcass quality are not affected by the source of starch used in growing diets.

Dr. Liz Wagstrom, National Pork Producers Council, from the 2014 World Pork Expo, June 4-6, 2014, Des Monies, IA, USA.

We hear a lot of talk about optimizing profitability in grow-finish through reducing standard deviation of marketed weights and aiming that tighter weight group at the profit optimal average weight at the time of marketing. It’s a bit like playing darts, you want the darts to be in tight group but it is also necessary to be near the bull’s eye on the target.

Ad libitum feeding during the peripartal period limits excessive loss of body reserves improving litter growth and weaning weight.