Since farmers adapt their facilities to house pregnant sows in groups, AlphaGene has taken steps to provide animals genetically conditioned to live in groups.

On a farm, an animal’s well-being is largely reflected in its production. Whether it’s a dairy cow, a chicken, a calf or a pig, a healthy animal will be much more productive.

An ongoing study on the use of alternatives to antibiotics in pork production could shed some light on potential solutions for pork producers.

For the last several years, Canadian farmers have been moving away from antibiotics in pork production. This is because antibiotic resistance represents a growing threat to global public health, and alternatives need to be examined.