December 14, 2018
Group Sow Housing Resources
The following resources are designed for producers looking to make the transition to group sow housing. ...
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Ken Engele
December 14, 2018
Enrichment for Sows: Increases Positive Behavior
On Canadian farms, interest in enrichment has grown recently due to changes in the Code of Practice requirements, stating that ‘Pigs must be provided with multiple forms of enrichment… to improve the welfare of the animals through the enhancement of their physical and social environments.’ This...
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Ken Engele
December 14, 2018
Prairie Swine Centre CEO Appointment
Dr. Murray Pettitt Appointed New CEO of Prairie Swine Centre FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Saskatoon, April 12, 2018 – The Board of the Centre has announced the appointment of Dr. Murray Pettitt as their new CEO. Murray will assume responsibilities on July 1, 2018 and will succeed Lee Whittington, who is retiring after 26 years, the...
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Ken Engele