RESEARCH ARTICLES
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Moving forward with improved sow housing: Current progress and prospects
Jen-Yun Chou, the new ethology and welfare research scientist at Prairie Swine Centre, introduced herself to the crowd at the
October 23, 2024 -
Insights into mycotoxins in swine diets
Mycotoxins are regularly found in ingredients used in swine diets and the issue seems to be getting worse. That’s why Dan
October 23, 2024 -
Advancing swine welfare practices to empower your industry: What the Chair in Swine Welfare is doing for you
Martyna Lagoda, a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Saskatchewan working for the NSERC Industrial Research Chair in S
October 23, 2024 -
Advances in nutrition for improved pig health
Dan Columbus, nutrition researcher at Prairie Swine Centre, presented his work regarding advances in nutrition for pig health
October 23, 2024
Media Releases & Coming Events
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Career Opportunity – Research Scientist, Nutrition
RESEARCH SCIENTIST – NUTRITION THE POSITION: Applications are invited for the full-time permanent position of Research Scientist – Nutrition. As the scientific thought leader in this field, you will develop and manage a research program that ...
November 4, 2024 -
2024 PSC Producer Meetings
2024 PSC Producer Meetings Tuesday, April 30th – Strathmore, AB. – Travelodge Hotel, 1150 – 350 Ridge Road Wednesday, May 1st – Swift Current, SK. – Coast Hotel, 905 North Service Rd. E. Friday, May 3rd – Nivervil...
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Post-doctoral Position: Development of an on-farm tool to measure quality of life and sustainability in farmed pigs
Post-doctoral Position – Swine Welfare: Development of an on-farm tool to measure quality of life and sustainability in farmed pigs Location: University of Saskatchewan – Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Canada Start date: September 20...
June 21, 2023
Nutrition Articles
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Career Opportunity – Research Scientist, Nutrition
RESEARCH SCIENTIST – NUTRITION THE POSITION: Applications are invited for the full-time permanent position of Research
November 4, 2024 -
Insights into mycotoxins in swine diets
Mycotoxins are regularly found in ingredients used in swine diets and the issue seems to be getting worse. That’s why Dan
October 23, 2024 -
Advances in nutrition for improved pig health
Dan Columbus, nutrition researcher at Prairie Swine Centre, presented his work regarding advances in nutrition for pig health
October 23, 2024 -
When should we feed sows in farrowing?
There is evidence in cattle and ewes that feeding at night increases the incidence of calving during the day. In commercial f
August 13, 2024
Engineering Articles
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Know the temperature requirements of your pigs
Temperature requirements for pigs depend on many factors such as air temperature, air movement, humidity, flooring material,
August 13, 2024 -
Alternative energy and heating sources
As part of the brochure ‘Managing energy cost in the barn’, this section talks about alternative power sources, including
June 17, 2024 -
Evaluation of a Pilot-Scale Electro-nanospray System for Decontaminating Pig Barns
In this study, an electro-nanospray system was developed for pig barn decontamination. This technology generates engineered w
April 9, 2024 -
New and alternative sanitization procedures for antibiotic-free swine barns
Certain barns that switched to antibiotic-free production observed increased prevalence of pathogens after a few years on the
February 21, 2024
Ethology Articles
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Moving forward with improved sow housing: Current progress and prospects
Jen-Yun Chou, the new ethology and welfare research scientist at Prairie Swine Centre, introduced herself to the crowd at the
October 23, 2024 -
Advancing swine welfare practices to empower your industry: What the Chair in Swine Welfare is doing for you
Martyna Lagoda, a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Saskatchewan working for the NSERC Industrial Research Chair in S
October 23, 2024 -
2024 PSC Producer Meetings Presentations
2024 PSC Producer Meetings In collaboration with Zoetis and PIC Canada AGENDA “Insights into mycotoxins in swine die
May 27, 2024 -
2024 PSC Producer Meeting – Lagoda – What the Chair in Swine Welfare is doing for you
During the 2024 PSC producer meetings, held in collaboration with Zoetis and PIC, postdoctoral fellow at WCVM Martyna Lagoda
May 13, 2024