Pig pheromones: for a better-behaved dog Tuesday, June 3, 2014 There's a new use for androstenone, the pheromone found in boar saliva that induces sows to mate. Animal behaviour scientist Dr. John McGlone of Texas Tech University has discovered it also has a calming effect on agitated dogs.He told New Scientist that he made the "serendipitous finding" when he sprayed his own barking dog with the stuff. The dog was immediately silenced, and McGlone saw potential.He then set up an experiment where dogs were sprayed with androstenone while simultaneously being subjected to a loud sound that would normally excite them. The spray was 100 per cent effective in calming the dogs. McGlone's study was published in Vol. 30 of The Professional Animal Scientist in February.McGlone teamed with pet care company Sergeant's to market the spray. Vetscription PetSTOP!, available at Walmart stores across the United States, is said to be effective on both cats and dogs.PetSTOP! will presumably be sold alongside existing pheromone therapy products that use Dog Appeasing Pheromone (DAP) to calm stressed and anxious dogs. DAP products contain a synthetic hormone that mimics the pheromones given off by female dogs just after their puppies are born. BP Harnessing power from pig poop A grenade in the pig pen
$12M Invested in Agri-Food Growth in Southern Ontario Tuesday, March 11, 2025 The Government of Canada has announced an investment of over $12 million to support the growth and development of southern Ontario’s agri-food sector. This funding aims to help businesses scale up, adopt advanced technologies, and enhance production capabilities. Several organizations... Read this article online
Top Growers Recognized in 2024 Yield Contest Monday, March 10, 2025 Nutrien Ag Solutions® is proud to announce the Canadian winner of its 2024 Sustainable Success Champion program and to recognize the growers who excelled in the company's Proven® Seed High-Yield contest. Launched in 2022, the Sustainable Success Champions program aims to honour growers... Read this article online
How US Tariffs Reshape Trade and Canada’s Risky Strategy Monday, March 10, 2025 The United States and Canada have taken markedly different approaches to tariffs, and the long-term economic consequences for both nations are becoming increasingly evident. Stephen Johnston, private equity manager and director of Omnigence, says that while the exact motivations of... Read this article online
An eventful few days for Canadian ag Monday, March 10, 2025 Canadian farmers found themselves on the receiving end of support from the federal government, tariff threats from the U.S. and the imposition of tariffs from another country in recent days. March 7 – Tariff Threat From America President Trump threatens tariffs against Canadian dairy and... Read this article online
Canada’s Response to China’s Tariffs on Canadian Products Monday, March 10, 2025 China has concluded a domestic “anti-discrimination” investigation, initiated on September 26, 2024, which has resulted in the imposition of tariffs on Canadian exports, including canola oil and meal, peas, fish, seafood, and pork. These tariffs will come into effect on March 20,... Read this article online