Hogs
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Olymel cutting about 80 jobs as it reduces hog production in Alberta, SaskatchewanFood producer Olymel said it is closing five sow units in Alberta and one sow unit in Saskatchewan in a move that will reduce its western sow herd to 40,000 from 57,000.MoneyMay 26, 2023
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Alberta Livestock Expo sheds light on industry innovation, changesAccording to organizers, around 75 exhibitors from Canada and the United States are in attendance for the annual event, which runs Wednesday and Thursday in Lethbridge.EconomyOct 5, 2022
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Wild pigs take over police station in small Pakistan cityTwo pigs trotted into the station in Moro, forcing police to evacuate before they could mount a counterattack.TrendingJan 15, 2021
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Revenues spike for beef and pork producers on U.S. drought, pig diseaseCanada's beef and pork producers mad more in 2014 as U.S. farmers suffered from drought and a pig epidemic. The downside: Canadian consumers paid more for meat last year.CanadaMar 31, 2016
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Producers praise new Saskatchewan livestock insurance programCattle and hog producers say a new insurance program that will help bring some price consistency to a volatile market.CanadaApr 9, 2014
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