RESEARCH ARTICLES
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Evaluation of a Pilot-Scale Electro-nanospray System for Decontaminating Pig Barns
In this study, an electro-nanospray system was developed for pig barn decontamination. This technology generates engineered w
April 9, 2024 -
Impact of dietary Calcium and Phosphorus on sow reproduction and bone development in piglets
Two experiments were conducted to determine the influence of dietary Ca and P levels in the gestation and lactation diets of
April 9, 2024 -
A Survey of Best Management Practices of Swine Farms Across Canada
Two projects funded by Swine Innovation Porc and carried out by Prairie Swine Centre (PSC) and Centre de développement du po
March 26, 2024 -
Swine welfare a hot topic in cold Banff
Just prior to the start of the Banff Pork Seminar, on January 9, while it was quickly becoming frigidly cold outside, discuss
March 26, 2024
Media Releases & Coming Events
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2024 PSC Producer Meetings
2024 PSC Producer Meetings Tuesday, April 30th – Strathmore, AB. – Travelodge Hotel, 1150 – 350 Ridge Road Wednesday, May 1st – Swift Current, SK. – Coast Hotel, 905 North Service Rd. E. Friday, May 3rd – Nivervil...
March 19, 2024 -
Post-doctoral Position: Development of an on-farm tool to measure quality of life and sustainability in farmed pigs
Post-doctoral Position – Swine Welfare: Development of an on-farm tool to measure quality of life and sustainability in farmed pigs Location: University of Saskatchewan – Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Canada Start date: September 20...
June 21, 2023 -
Career Opportunity – Maintenance Specialist
Swine Barn Maintenance Specialist Full-time Permanent Apply by: June 30, 2023 Email resume to: tatjana.ometlic@usask.ca Prairie Swine Centre is a non-profit swine production research organization affiliated with the University of Saskatchewan and loc...
June 21, 2023
Nutrition Articles
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Impact of dietary Calcium and Phosphorus on sow reproduction and bone development in piglets
Two experiments were conducted to determine the influence of dietary Ca and P levels in the gestation and lactation diets of
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Response of growing hogs to the inclusion of hybrid rye in low or high energy diets
Hybrid rye has the potential to be a cost-effective ingredient in swine diets. Several studies observed slightly reduced feed
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Dietary nitrogen content affects lysine requirement and nitrogen utilization and retention in growing pigs
When dietary protein is reduced by more than 3%, non-essential amino acids or total dietary protein may become limiting for m
February 5, 2024 -
Inclusion of non-protein nitrogen and lysine in grower pig diets on growth performance
Results from our previous study demonstrated that inclusion of non-protein nitrogen (NPN) in a diet with a high essential ami
January 29, 2024
Engineering Articles
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Evaluation of a Pilot-Scale Electro-nanospray System for Decontaminating Pig Barns
In this study, an electro-nanospray system was developed for pig barn decontamination. This technology generates engineered w
April 9, 2024 -
New and alternative sanitization procedures for antibiotic-free swine barns
Certain barns that switched to antibiotic-free production observed increased prevalence of pathogens after a few years on the
February 21, 2024 -
Application of nanotechnology for mitigation of DON in wheat grains
A series of laboratory-scale experiments were conducted to determine the most promising nanomaterials and to optimize its ope
January 24, 2024 -
Road and disease-challenge tests with a modified prototype livestock trailer
The overall goal of the work conducted was to assess the performance of an improved prototype livestock trailer with ventilat
January 19, 2024
Ethology Articles
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Swine welfare a hot topic in cold Banff
Just prior to the start of the Banff Pork Seminar, on January 9, while it was quickly becoming frigidly cold outside, discuss
March 26, 2024 -
Effects of gestation sow grouping practices on aggression and production
A concern with any type of group housing is the aggression performed when mixing unfamiliar sows into a group, as they compet
February 5, 2024 -
Can slat-compatible enrichment influence the behaviour and response of pigs to a disease challenge?
Rearing pigs in highly enriched environments with a greater space allowance and provision of substrates (straw, mushroom comp
January 24, 2024 -
Weaned piglet mortality during long transport events is affected by season
Limited information is available on factors associated with piglet mortality during weaner transport events. This study aimed
January 19, 2024