RESEARCH ARTICLES
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Motivated for Movement – What is the cost of sow exercise?
Preliminary sow performance measures suggest exercising stall-housed gestating sows for 10 minutes, once per week has minimal
July 21, 2020 -
PSC Producer Meetings – Day 1
Feeding for Health – Can we Adjust Diets to Create a More Robust Pig?, Dan Columbus, Prairie Swine Centre Vaccines in Prac
July 16, 2020 -
PSC Producer Meetings – Day 2
The Role of Diet in GHG Output from Swine Facilities – Denise Beaulieu, University of Saskatchewan Breeding for Pig Rob
July 16, 2020 -
Water Intake and Wastage from Nipple Drinkers
Among nutrients, water is required in the greatest amount but has received the least attention. Water intake of grower/fini
February 28, 2020
Media Releases & Coming Events
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2020 Saskatchewan Pork Symposium
Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium November 2020 This year’s event will held VIRTUALLY on consecutive Thursdays from November 5 thru December 3, 2020. There will be no general sponsorship package available for this year’s program. https://www.s...
September 21, 2020 -
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COVID-19: Tips and Advice for Pork Farms
Ontario Pork has been putting together a series of resources to help manage your operations during this important time. Please follow the link to find more information on how you can best manage your operation during these critical times. https://w...
March 31, 2020
Nutrition Articles
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PSC Producer Meetings – Day 1
Feeding for Health – Can we Adjust Diets to Create a More Robust Pig?, Dan Columbus, Prairie Swine Centre Vaccines in Prac
July 16, 2020 -
PSC Producer Meetings – Day 2
The Role of Diet in GHG Output from Swine Facilities – Denise Beaulieu, University of Saskatchewan Breeding for Pig Rob
July 16, 2020 -
Heart Health’s Potential Link to Early-life Nutrition
While researchers are well versed in the cardiovascular risks associated with a bad diet, a lack of exercise, and smoking,
February 28, 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
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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Motivated for Movement – What is the cost of sow exercise?
Preliminary sow performance measures suggest exercising stall-housed gestating sows for 10 minutes, once per week has minimal
July 21, 2020 -
Water Intake and Wastage from Nipple Drinkers
Among nutrients, water is required in the greatest amount but has received the least attention. Water intake of grower/fini
February 28, 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