RESEARCH ARTICLES
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MSc STUDENT ASSISTANTSHIP – Ethology
The Prairie Swine Centre, a non-profit corporation affiliated with the University of Saskatchewan and located near Saskatoon,
February 3, 2020 -
Engineering Controls Reduce Hydrogen Sulphide Exposure in Swine Barns
Three engineering control measures were developed and tested for effectiveness in protecting swine barn workers from exposu
February 3, 2020 -
Pigs Consume more Water When Stressed
Two novel technologies consisting of an individual water consumption system (IWCS) and infrared thermography system (ITHS) we
February 3, 2020 -
Amino Acids Can Enhance Pig Robustness
Highlights Average daily gain and feed efficiency in diseased pigs may be improved by a combination of functional amino acids
February 3, 2020
Media Releases & Coming Events
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Research Technician 1 – JOB POSTING
Prairie Swine Centre Inc. (www.prairieswine.com) is a non-profit swine production research corporation affiliated with the University of Saskatchewan, and located 10 km southeast of Saskatoon, SK. We offer a nationally and internationally recognized ...
February 25, 2020 -
MSc STUDENT ASSISTANTSHIP – Ethology
The Prairie Swine Centre, a non-profit corporation affiliated with the University of Saskatchewan and located near Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, has an opening for graduate studies in swine ethology (animal behaviour) and welfare at the MSc. level...
February 3, 2020 -
MSc or Ph.D. Opportunity in Swine Nutrition – Dietary nitrogen and amino acid utilization
The Prairie Swine Centre is seeking a passionate, bright, and highly motivated individual interested in pursuing graduate studies (M.Sc. or Ph.D.) in the disciplines of swine nutrition and metabolism, program to start in May 2020 (negotiable). The su...
December 20, 2019
Nutrition Articles
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Amino Acids Can Enhance Pig Robustness
Highlights Average daily gain and feed efficiency in diseased pigs may be improved by a combination of functional amino acids
February 3, 2020 -
MSc or Ph.D. Opportunity in Swine Nutrition – Dietary nitrogen and amino acid utilization
The Prairie Swine Centre is seeking a passionate, bright, and highly motivated individual interested in pursuing graduate stu
December 20, 2019 -
High Fibre Diets – Satiety in Sows and Offspring Growth Performance
Feeding high fiber diets to sows during gestation is reported to play a positive role in the swine industry both in terms o
December 10, 2019 -
Pretreatment of Feed Ingredients to Enhance Value
Grains are typically harvested at <15% moisture to maintain quality during storage. When harvested at >15%, artificia
December 10, 2019
Engineering Articles
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Engineering Controls Reduce Hydrogen Sulphide Exposure in Swine Barns
Three engineering control measures were developed and tested for effectiveness in protecting swine barn workers from exposu
February 3, 2020 -
Pigs Consume more Water When Stressed
Two novel technologies consisting of an individual water consumption system (IWCS) and infrared thermography system (ITHS) we
February 3, 2020 -
Mitigating Deterioration of Swine Facilities
On average, Canadian swine buildings are 20 – 30 years old; over the next few years, these buildings need renovations o
January 6, 2020 -
Evaluation of a Prototype Air-Filtered Transport Trailer
In response to the need by the industry for a livestock vehicle that addresses increased animal welfare and biosecurity dur
October 16, 2019
Ethology Articles
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MSc STUDENT ASSISTANTSHIP – Ethology
The Prairie Swine Centre, a non-profit corporation affiliated with the University of Saskatchewan and located near Saskatoon,
February 3, 2020 -
Effects of Enrichment Objects on Piglet Growth and Behaviour
The purpose of this study was to perform an initial evaluation of pigs’ preferences for several enrichment objects and ex
January 6, 2020 -
Practical Alternatives for Managing Castration Pain in Piglets
The objective of this project was to evaluate drugs and administration procedures to help identify effective and practical
December 10, 2019 -
Group Sow Housing
The National Sow Housing Conversion Project (NSHCP) was a Canada-wide project with the purpose of providing group sow housi
November 22, 2019