PSC celebrates 35 years driving innovation for the Canadian pork industry
Ken Engele, Murray Pettitt – The Prairie Swine Centre (PSC) is celebrating 35 years of practical, industry-focused research supporting Canada’s pork industry. Established as a non-profit organization in 1991, PSC grew from a University of Saskatchewan research facility into a...
Red Deer Swine Technology Workshop 2026
Registration – https://www.albertapork.com/event/red-deer-swine-technology-workshop-2026/
Walking the Room Handbook
In a hog barn, every day counts. Starting each day with careful observation of each room, pen, and pig can help catch small issues before they spiral out of control. To make valuable observations, you must understand how things are...
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...
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...
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...
