Heating
As part of the brochure ‘Managing energy cost in the barn’, this section talks about different types of heaters including forced air heaters, infrared radiant tube heaters, and creep heat, and ways to reduce heating costs. To access this specific section, go to 'Heating'....
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Ken Engele
Know the temperature requirements of your pigs
As part of the brochure ‘Managing energy cost in the barn’, this section talks about the temperature requirements of pigs at different ages and ways to reduce energy costs through reduction of the nighttime temperature. To access this specific section, go to 'Know the temperature requirements...
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Ken Engele
Lights in the barn
As part of the brochure ‘Managing energy cost in the barn’, this section talks about the advantages of switching to LED lights in the barn and mentions other ways to save money on lighting. To access this specific section, go to 'Lights in the barn'....
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Ken Engele
Heating and ventilation system monitoring and maintenance checklist
As part of the brochure ‘Managing energy cost in the barn’, this checklist shows recommended actions to monitor and maintain the heating and ventilation systems in summer and winter. To access this specific section, go to 'Heating and ventilation system monitoring and maintenance checklist'....
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Ken Engele
Cut back on water wastage and manure volume
As part of the brochure ‘Managing energy cost in the barn’, this section talks about ways to reduce water wastage and manure volume and the economic implications of water wastage. To access this specific section, go to 'Cut back on water wastage and manure volume'....
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Ken Engele
Consider air-to-air heat exchangers
As part of the brochure ‘Managing energy cost in the barn’, this section talks about the advantages and disadvantages of installing air-to-air heat exchangers, also called heat recovery ventilators (HRV), in the barn. To access this specific section, go to 'Consider air-to-air heat exchangers'....
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Ken Engele
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 water nanostructures (EWNS) through electrospraying and ionization of reverse osmosis (RO) Water. The highly charged nano-scale water droplets encapsulate reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are responsible for bacterial inactivation...
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Ken Engele
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 high producing sows on Ca and P balance, productivity, bone turnover, and bone development in piglets. The objective of the first study was to...
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Ken Engele
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 porc du Québec (CDPQ) examined the adoption of best management practices on farms throughout Canada. The first project audited 24 farms across Canada (2018), with...
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Ken Engele
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, discussions were taking place around animal welfare in modern pork production systems. More than 40 pork producers, industry representatives and researchers came together for...
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Ken Engele
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 Time: 10:00 – 3:00 p.m 9:30 REGISTRATION Lunch provided AGENDA “Insights into mycotoxins in...
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Ken Engele
Take time to do maintenance
As part of the brochure ‘Managing energy cost in the barn’, this section talks about the importance of a well-designed maintenance program, including attic, roof and walls, insulation, feed system, heating system, drinkers and pens, and the ventilation system. To access this specific section, go to...
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Ken Engele