Painkiller Patch for Pigs. Thursday, March 19, 2026. Experiment aims to improve animal welfare, reduce farmer labour. By John Lovett, University of Arkansas System Division of Agr ...

Since at least the 1960s, porcine ear necrosis (PEN) – also known as ear-tip necrosis – has puzzled veterinarians and producers worldwide. This condition, described as progressive rotting of the ears ...

A practical place to start is day one care. Facility setup, attention to sow comfort, and early piglet care all influence a litter’s trajectory. Day one care begins before farrowing even starts, and ...

The largest editorial agriculture magazine in Canada, Better Farming has a proud tradition of editorial excellence and is distributed to 39,000 commercial farms in Ontario, and a western version to 45 ...

In the spring, a team of researchers – including University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign scientists and industry partners – approached a professor in the university's animal sciences department to ...

Ella Shelton’s journey from the family farm in Ingersoll to the Professional Women’s Hockey League and the Olympic Games is a narrative of deep roots, hard work, and steadfast ambition. Raised as the ...

Many rural communities across Ontario have a long-standing annual tradition of gathering at their local fall fair to celebrate agriculture. While many fairs are now over a century old, their events, ...

Across rural Ontario, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) have become popular for recreation and trail riding. But for many landowners and farmers, those same machines carry with them a growing frustration: ...

Starting a new farm can be difficult in any industry, but those hoping to access supply-managed sectors face an additional hurdle. Fortunately, for farmers looking to produce milk, eggs, chicken, or ...

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.

As the cropping season concludes, this transitional period between seasons is an ideal time for the farm management team to meet to review their production and financial performance to make decisions ...

Water is often referred to as the forgotten nutrient, yet it plays a vital role in the overall health and performance of pigs. Alongside nutrition and housing, providing pigs with continuous access to ...