Study uses pigs as models for humans Sunday, April 5, 2015 In a new study aimed at determining which foods help prevent obesity, scientists will be using pigs as models for humans, ThePigSite reports.With support from Innovation Fund Denmark, an international group of scientists is planning to study how protein- and fibre-rich foods can help prevent obesity-related disorders. According to ThePigSite, fat- and sugar-rich diets contribute to health problems such as high blood pressure and insulin resistance. These – along with other conditions – contribute to metabolic syndrome, which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. The leading scientist for the study, Prof. Knud Erik Bach Knudsen from the Department of Animal Science at Aarhus University, told ThePigSite that "in the western world, 20 to 25 per cent of the adult population suffers metabolic syndrome."While the scientists will use human subjects for part of the study, they will also be using pigs. Knudsen told ThePigSite, "We will develop a pig model that allows us to use invasive methods to study the impact of obesity at the molecular level. These are studies that can't be performed on humans. But we'll be able to transfer the results to humans, since the physiology of pigs and humans is very similar." BP How to get the best returns from big litters Koreans put pig collagen in their face masks
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John Barlow back as ag critic in Conservative shadow cabinet Tuesday, May 27, 2025 A familiar Conservative MP is back in a familiar role. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre again tapped John Barlow, the Alberta MP for Foothills, to be the ag critic in his shadow cabinet. In this role, Barlow will be responsible for presenting the party’s views opposite Liberal... Read this article online
Ag groups included in calling on federal government to strengthen Canadian competitiveness Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Two organizations from Canada’s ag sector are part of an overall coalition asking the federal government to take action to improve Canada’s competitiveness. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture and Fertilizer Canada joined other groups like the Railway Association of Canada and Global... Read this article online
Tariff fears hit stocks while grains recover slightly Monday, May 26, 2025 Major shifts in the markets during the week of May 20 to 24 were the hot topic during the weekly podcast by experts Farms.com Risk Management Chief Commodity Strategist Moe Agostino and Commodity Strategist Abhinesh Gopal called Ag Commodity Corner+ Podcast. Agostino shared that the... Read this article online
SCAP Programs Help Farmers Add Value Monday, May 26, 2025 The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) has announced the opening of two important grant programs for Alberta’s agricultural sector—the On-Farm Value Added Program and the Value-Added Program. These funding opportunities are designed to support farmers and processors in... Read this article online