Effectiveness of Various Methods of Deploying Nanoparticles to Reduce Odour and Gas Emissions from Swine Manure
Unique quantum properties are exhibited in nanoparticles as they have at least one dimension in the 1-100 nanometer scale. Nanoparticles have been of use for environmental pollutant treatment and remediation. They are non-toxic and benign environmentally while flexible in deployment...
Evaluating Energy Usage and Various Energy Conservation Strategies for Swine Barns
Substantial energy input is needed in temperate regions for swine production. As energy prices increase, so do the costs, with the third largest variable for swine production being utilities. Energy conservation measures were examined by looking at current energy usage...
Evaluation of a Treatment Method to Control Hydrogen Sulphide Emission from Swine Manure
The oil industry developed a treatment approach that was modified to be used for the swine industry. This approach involves nitrate or molybdate to control swine manures’ emission of hydrogen sulphide. Previous research was on closed systems where the levels...
Impact of Piglet Birth Weight on the Eating Quality of Pork
The larger the litter size, the smaller the birth weight of the piglet is. Fewer total muscle fibres are noted in low birth weight piglets and at market weight they often have larger fibres which may affect the eating quality....
Starch Kinetics and Fibre Fermentation of Peas in Pigs
Genetic and environmental factors contribute to the variable DE and NE content of peas in pigs but chemical composition does not explain it. DE content and chemical composition were studied compared to the rate of fibre fermentation in the large...
The Efficacy of Eight Different Feed Additives on Mitigating the Effects of Deoxynivalenol (DON)
Fusarium moulds contaminating cereal and grains such as wheat and corn produce the trichothecene mycotoxin DON. Symptoms of ingestion include feed refusal, vomiting and can largely affect the financial viability of a commercial pig farm. Different feed additives can reduce...
Impact of Feeding Micro-Aid® to Sows on Litter Performance
Micro-Aid® is produced from a plant extract and is used to mediate emissions from animal manures. It is an all-natural product, but it may reduce intestinal ammonia production and alter microbial populations. Some reports state that it may increase the...
Digestible and Net Energy Content of Peas in Weaned Pigs, Growing Pigs and Gestating Sows
Since peas have high DE, NE and lysine content, they have become an essential feed ingredient in swine production. Weaned pigs, growing pigs and gestating sows may have different DE and NE values. Different peas grown in Western Canada vary...
Hulless Barley as Health-Promoters for Pig’s Gastrointestinal Tract
The consumer of pork products prefers that pork is devoid of antibiotics due to fear of bacteria resistant to antibiotics developing. Pig gut health needs to be good in order to get maximum use out of nutrients and prevent diarrhea...
Feeding Extruded Flaxseed to Produce Omega-3 Enriched Pork
Human health benefits have been noted from omega-3 fatty acids. Most meat has low amounts due to feed ingredients lacking omega-3 fatty acids. Flaxseed has alpha linolenic acid (ALA) and could be a source for omega-3 in pork. Three levels...
Flaxseed Meal in Swine Rations: Chemical Composition, Energy Content and Phosphorus Availability
A full nutritional profile must be completed on flaxseed meal in order to include it as a regular ingredient for swine. Chemical composition, availability of nutrients, DE and NE values were investigated. Phosphorus availability is low in flaxseed meal as...
Flaxseed Meal in Swine Rations: Growth Performance and Carcass Fatty Acid Profile
The flaxseed crushing industry has flaxseed meal as a by-product. Many potential health benefits have been noticed from α-linolenic acid (ALA). Flaxseed is the richest plant-based source of ALA. Creating a product enriched with omega-3 fatty acids through flaxseed and...
