Ph.D. Opportunity – Evaluating Alternative Farrowing Systems
INVESTIGATION INTO DIFFERENT FARROWING SYSTEMS FOR INTENSIVELY REARED SOWS Description: Prairie Swine Centre’s Ethology department presents a new PhD opportunity with the objective of evaluating alternative farrowing systems on the welfare and productivity of sows and piglets. Prairie Swine Centre...
2025 Annual Research Report
The 2025 annual research report is ready to download. You will find topics that cover the areas of Nutrition Developing an Indigestible Protein Index to Investigate the Effects of Dietary Protein in PigsImpact of fibre on performance and intestinal health...
MSc. in Swine Nutrition – Precision Feeding
MSc in SWINE NUTRITION (Precision Feeding) The Prairie Swine Centre is seeking passionate, bright, and highly motivated individuals interested in a fully-funded position as an MSc graduate student in the disciplines of swine nutrition – precision feeding. The successful candidate...
Prairie Swine Centre Research Scientist, Nutrition Appointment
It is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of Dr. Atta Agyekum as the new Research Scientist – Nutrition at Prairie Swine Centre Inc. Atta will assume responsibilities on July 14, 2025. More information can be found in...
Career Opportunity – Research Scientist, Nutrition
RESEARCH SCIENTIST – NUTRITION THE POSITION: Applications are invited for the full-time permanent position of Research Scientist – Nutrition. As the scientific thought leader in this field, you will develop and manage a research program that meets the evolving needs...
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 – Niverville, MB. – Niverville Heritage Centre, 100 Heritage Trail ...
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 2023 (some flexibility on start date...
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 located 10km southeast of Saskatoon. We offer a...
Career Opportunity – Animal Attendant I
Animal Attendant I Full-time Permanent Apply by: June 28, 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 located 10 km southeast of Saskatoon. We offer a...
