2024 PSC producer meeting presentation – Bergermann – The value of post-mortems in pigs
During the 2024 PSC producer meetings, held in collaboration with Zoetis and PIC, Veterinary Services Manager at Zoetic Canada Jeff Bergermann gave a presentation titled ‘Seek and you shall find: the value of post-mortems in pigs?’ In this presentation, Jeff...
2024 PSC producer meeting presentation – Weger – P1 development strategies for peak performance
During the 2024 PSC producer meetings, held in collaboration with Zoetis and PIC, technical services specialist at PIC Kendall Weger gave a presentation titled ‘P1 development strategies for peak performance’. In this presentation, Kendall talked about the gilt selection criteria...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Controllers and sensors
As part of the brochure ‘Managing energy cost in the barn’, this section talks about the do’s and don’ts of controllers and sensors and shows the economical implications of improper settings or calibration of the controllers. To access this specific...
Seal up those barns
As part of the brochure ‘Managing energy cost in the barn’, this section talks about the importance of good insulation and sealing of air leaks such as shutters of ventilation fans. To access this specific section, go to ‘Seal up...
Ventilation systems
As part of the brochure ‘Managing energy cost in the barn’, this section talks about the goals of a ventilation system and how to reduce energy use of the ventilation system, including proper controller settings, energy efficient fans, and air...
