PEDv rapid test
Bernardo Predicala – A study evaluated a rapid test kit for detecting Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv) in Canadian swine herds. The study confirmed that the RT-LAMP–based kit could successfully detect North American PEDv strains in infected pigs, providing results...
Precision detection of farrowing onset and distress using advanced artificial intelligence technologies
Farrowing is a critical stage in pork production, however barn workers may not be present for the onset or duration. Use of detection systems may improve health and welfare in this period. Over 1,000 annotated and labelled images were collected...
Mitigating mycotoxin contamination from grains used in swine feed through nanotechnology
Mycotoxin contamination can be a concern for producers resulting from adverse health issues in livestock and significant financial losses in the agriculture sector. Deoxynivalenol (DON) is a significant mycotoxin, contaminating common feed grains, such as wheat, barley and corn. Mitigation...
Optimizing temperature requirements of pigs to reduce energy use in swine production
This project by Bernardo Predicala set out to investigate the optimum environmental temperature requirements of sows and grower-finisher pigs, reducing energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining long-term overall productivity and performance. The project consists of four phases: in...
Investigation of Saskatoon berry pomace for mitigation of AMR in swine production
Pomace, the pressing remains of fruit, is known to be rich in phytochemicals, such as polyphenolic compounds, which possess anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and/or anti-oxidative properties. These characteristics may protect the gastrointestinal tract (GI) and act as an alternative to in-feed...
Novel strategies to control mycotoxins
Alvin Alvarado, Bernardo Predicala – Mycotoxins in grain, especially deoxynivalenol (DON), are a common problem for pig producers. In North America, most grain samples contain some level of DON, which can reduce feed intake and slow pig growth. Researchers tested...
Evaluation, optimization, and field validation of a rapid detection kit for Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv)
Bernardo Predicala, Yuriy Kryachko, D. Korber – Accurate and rapid detection of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv) is essential for the implementation of control measures. A rapid PEDv test kit from the Philippines showed suitability for detecting PEDv strains in...
Centred on Swine Volume 34 No 2
Topics for this edition include:
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...
Optimizing temperature requirements of pigs to reduce energy use in swine production
Nolan Matuba, Alvin Alvarado, Bernardo Predicala – The overarching goal of this research project is to investigate the optimum environmental temperature requirements of sows and grower-finisher pigs to reduce energy costs and greenhouse gases while maintaining their long-term overall productivity...
Optimizing temperature requirements of pigs to reduce energy use in swine production
The overarching goal of this research project is to investigate the optimum environmental temperature requirements of sows and grower-finisher pigs to reduce energy costs and greenhouse gases while maintaining their long-term overall productivity and performance. The project consists of four...
