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Sow Lameness, Longevity and Temperament Workshops
2013-09-24 18:09:00| National Hog Farmer
The Prairie Swine Centre and Swine Innovation Porc will host a Sow Lameness, Longevity and Temperament Workshop at the Arden Park Hotel in Stratford, Ontario. Location Arden Park Hotel Stratford, ON Canada See map: Google Maps The Prairie Swine Centre and Swine Innovation Porc will host a Sow Lameness, Longevity and Temperament Workshop at the Arden Hotel in Stratford, Ontario. The workshop will also be held in Quebec on Oct. 9 and in Manitoba on Oct. 23. The workshop is dedicated to those involved in the breeding and selection of sows for the future. read more
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Health Canada monitoring reports of lameness in U.S. cattle fed with Zilmax
2013-08-20 05:25:32| Biotech - Topix.net
Health Canada says it's keeping an eye on reports from the U.S. that a supplement designed to bulk up cattle before slaughter may be causing the animals lameness or difficulty in moving.
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Hoof Trimming Prevents Lameness, Increases Longevity of Sows
2013-07-31 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
CANADA - Research conducted by the Prairie Swine Centre suggests as high as 60 per cent of sow herd could benefit from hoof trimming as a method to prevent lameness and increase longevity, writes Bruce Cochrane.
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