'Pocket pigs' pose problems Sunday, February 6, 2011 "Pocket pigs" got a big boost last year in Britain when celebrity guests, including soccer star David Beckham and his glamorous wife Victoria, went home from the Golden Globe movie awards with miniature pot-bellied pigs in their goodie bags. The pigs, which cost £3,000 to buy, were compliments of the owner of Patty's Royal Dandie Miniature Pet Pig. It was a good publicity stunt. By early December British authorities were warning of dangers involved in buying these pigs as pets for children. The pigs can carry and pass on the skin condition erysipeloid and the bacterium Streptococcus suis, which can lead to illness, including meningitis and deafness in humans. The micro pigs have been bred down to size, only 28 grams at birth. They still weigh as much as 29 kilograms and 35 centimetres in height when fully grown. They can live to be 18 years old. BP Manitoba producers sink under an increasing burden of regulation Worldwide hog production shrinks and Smithfield rocks
Caring for Fish in a Farm Pond: Best Practices for Healthy, Productive Water Systems Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Farm ponds are more than just scenic features on a property—they can serve as valuable assets for, recreation, and ecosystem health. Some people like fancy fish in their pond, while some people are not too particular. Whether there are fish in your farm pond, or it’s just a pond, proper... Read this article online
Animal Health Industry Outlook 2026: Innovation Fuels Growth Amid Rising Costs and Consolidation Tuesday, May 19, 2026 The global animal health industry is entering 2026 with a cautiously optimistic outlook, according to findings from the inaugural Brakke Animal Health Industry Sentiment Index. The survey, conducted between December 2025 and January 2026, highlights a sector that is confident in... Read this article online
The world’s game on a Canadian ag canvas Tuesday, May 19, 2026 While the players on the pitch at BC Place during the 2026 FIFA World Cup will represent multiple countries, the surface on which they play is Canadian. That’s because Bert Bos, owner of the 165-acre Bos Sod Farms in Abbotsford, grew the nearly two acres of hybrid turf the players will... Read this article online
Protect Lake Simcoe from Water Soldier Spread Monday, May 18, 2026 Residents and visitors in Ontario are being encouraged to protect Lake Simcoe from watersoldier, a fast-growing invasive aquatic plant. This plant spreads quickly in shallow water and along shorelines, making activities such as swimming, fishing, and boating difficult. It can also pose a... Read this article online
Could Canada Become a Key Supplier of Raw Materials and Value-Added Phosphate Products? Friday, May 15, 2026 Arianne Phosphate Inc. has announced a significant milestone for Canada’s phosphate sector, successfully producing phosphoric acid on a continuous basis using its high-purity phosphate concentrate from the Lac à Paul project. The achievement represents the first time in more than 130... Read this article online