The Westgen Group of Companies held its annual general meeting in Abbotsford this week following a year that was both extremely challenging yet extremely rewarding. “[It] was, in some ways, one of the most successful years in Westgen’s history,” Westgen CEO Chris Parry said in his report. Group revenues totaled $21.2 million, an increase of …
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Vet shortage persists
High veterinary school tuition costs and competition for spots pose challenges for students and producers. The situation is so dire that some Prairie producers cannot access vets to regularly check herd health, says WestGen Group CEO Chris Parry, speaking at the organization’s annual general meeting, March 22. The situation is one that’s been ongoing in …
Genomics lab expands service to local growers
SURREY – The expansion of a life sciences lab at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Surrey this spring will deliver a boost to cutting-edge agricultural research in the Fraser Valley. KPU’s existing Applied Genomics Centre offers 750 square feet of space for various research projects focused on genetics, including a hops development program. “One thing we …