RESEARCH ARTICLES
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Design of a Manure Handling System for Air Quality Laboratory in Swine Barn
As production unit size increases so does concern over air quality. Various factors may be involved in air contamination in i
October 21, 2020 -
Impact of Combining a Low Protein Diet and Oil Sprinkling on Odour and Dust Emissions of Swine Barns
Oil sprinkling has been shown to be an effective dust control strategy. It also reduces gas emissions which may effect the od
October 21, 2020 -
A Low Protein Diet and Oil Sprinkling to Reduce Ammonia Emissions from Pig Barns
Ammonia concentrations have adverse effects on the environment and the health of workers and animals. Reducing dietary protei
October 21, 2020 -
Effect of Dietary Crude Protein Content and Phase Feeding on Performance and Urinary Nitrogen Excretion of Grower Pigs
Urinary nitrogen is emitted as volatile ammonia which impacts the environment inside and outside the barn. A way to directly
October 21, 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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Impact of Combining a Low Protein Diet and Oil Sprinkling on Odour and Dust Emissions of Swine Barns
Oil sprinkling has been shown to be an effective dust control strategy. It also reduces gas emissions which may effect the od
October 21, 2020 -
A Low Protein Diet and Oil Sprinkling to Reduce Ammonia Emissions from Pig Barns
Ammonia concentrations have adverse effects on the environment and the health of workers and animals. Reducing dietary protei
October 21, 2020 -
Effect of Dietary Crude Protein Content and Phase Feeding on Performance and Urinary Nitrogen Excretion of Grower Pigs
Urinary nitrogen is emitted as volatile ammonia which impacts the environment inside and outside the barn. A way to directly
October 21, 2020 -
Can We Alter Water Utilization in Growing Pigs by Diet Manipulation?
Precisely defining the water needs of pigs is of interest as concerns regarding water use of livestock increase along with ma
October 21, 2020
Engineering Articles
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Design of a Manure Handling System for Air Quality Laboratory in Swine Barn
As production unit size increases so does concern over air quality. Various factors may be involved in air contamination in i
October 21, 2020 -
Impact of Combining a Low Protein Diet and Oil Sprinkling on Odour and Dust Emissions of Swine Barns
Oil sprinkling has been shown to be an effective dust control strategy. It also reduces gas emissions which may effect the od
October 21, 2020 -
A Low Protein Diet and Oil Sprinkling to Reduce Ammonia Emissions from Pig Barns
Ammonia concentrations have adverse effects on the environment and the health of workers and animals. Reducing dietary protei
October 21, 2020 -
Moisture Production of Grower-Finisher Pigs: Field Measurements Compared with Theoretical Values
To select the optimal minimum ventilation rate, moisture production equations have to be verified for intensive swine operati
October 21, 2020
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