RESEARCH ARTICLES
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Precision Feeding for Gestating Sows
The objective of this project was to assess the impact of an individualized feeding strategy for pregnant sows whose dietary
March 1, 2019 -
Use of Novel Technologies to Optimize Pig Performance
The overall project is assessing several novel technologies which can help producers to monitor health, welfare and feed effi
March 1, 2019 -
The Effects of Water Availability and Space Allowance on Productivity and Profitability
Reduced floor space allowance for pigs may negatively affect growth performance as a result of competition for feed and wate
February 26, 2019 -
The Interaction Between Pig Density and Dietary Energy on Performance
Dietary net energy and stocking density independently affect performance, feed utilization and profits in the finisher barn.
February 26, 2019
Media Releases & Coming Events
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2019 PSC Producer Meeting Schedule
Prairie Swine Centre along with PIC Canada Ltd. and Zoetis will be hosting a series of producer meetings throughout western Canada this April. More detail on the program will be available at a later date. Please mark you calendar for the location c...
February 25, 2019 -
London Swine Conference Features PSC Speakers
https://www.londonswineconference.ca/...
February 25, 2019 -
Prairie Swine Centre CEO Appointment
Dr. Murray Pettitt Appointed New CEO of Prairie Swine Centre FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Saskatoon, April 12, 2018 – The Board of the Centre has announced the appointment of Dr. Murray Pettitt as their new CEO. Murray will assume responsibilities on...
December 14, 2018
Nutrition Articles
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The Effects of Water Availability and Space Allowance on Productivity and Profitability
Reduced floor space allowance for pigs may negatively affect growth performance as a result of competition for feed and wate
February 26, 2019 -
The Interaction Between Pig Density and Dietary Energy on Performance
Dietary net energy and stocking density independently affect performance, feed utilization and profits in the finisher barn.
February 26, 2019 -
Neither Photoperiod nor Time of Weaning Impact Nursery Performance
Weaning, which requires adapting to a new feed source and environment, may result in anorexia and reduced growth in the init
February 26, 2019 -
Dietary ω-6 to ω-3 Fatty Acid Ratios Affect Protein Deposition in Nursery Pigs
An experiment was conducted to determine if decreasing the dietary omega-6 (ω-6) to omega-3 (ω-3) fatty acid (FA) ratio wo
February 25, 2019
Engineering Articles
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Field Testing of an Air Filtration System for Transport
The spread of airborne transmissible disease such as PRRS continues to be a serious threat to the Canadian swine industry as
February 21, 2019 -
Can Group-Housed Sows Raised at Lower Temperatures?
In this project, an operant mechanism that will allow sows housed in a group system to control their own environmental tempe
February 21, 2019 -
Nanaparticles for Controlling Disease – Causing Microorganisms in Pig Barns
Laboratory-scale tests were conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of various types of commercially-available nanoparticles
February 19, 2019 -
Geothermal Systems for Heating & Cooling in Swine Barns
This study assessed the applicability of a geothermal system in swine production facilities. In-barn evaluation of the impac
February 19, 2019
Ethology Articles
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Impact of Various Parity Groupings on Welfare and Productivity in ESF Housing
Electronic sow feeders (ESF) provide an automated system for controlling the individual feed intake of group-housed sows. Ho
February 20, 2019 -
Quantifying the Prevalence of Lameness and Hoof Lesions
Th e aim of this survey was to collect information on the prevelance of lameness and hoof lesions on genetic nucleus herds,
February 20, 2019 -
Stimulating Exploratory Behaviour – Effect on Creep Consumption
This study investigated whether feed consumption before and after weaning can be increased through stimulating exploratory b
February 19, 2019 -
Weaning Sows Directly into Group Housing
Social stress from mixing sows has the potential to negatively affect sow production and welfare. Housing sows in stalls fro
February 19, 2019