Enriching Pork Products with Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Affect Pork Quality
Consuming omega-3 fatty acids has benefits to human health. When a pig consumes fatty acids, they are deposited in the pork fat. This is true when consuming flaxseed or flaxseed oil which enriches the carcass in omega-3 fatty acids. Co-extruding the flaxseed with peas, such...
The Effect on Growing Pig Performance of Changes in Energy Intake Achieved Through Restriction of Feed Intake Versus Changes in Dietary Energy Concentration
Altering the energy density of the diet or restricting feed intake can manipulate the pig's energy. These changes in energy intake were monitored to see the pig's response. Dietary energy changes may not change the energy intake of the pig, but restriction of feed does....
Impact of Feeding Diets Containing Extruded Flaxseed Meal and Vitamin E in Finishing Swine
Other pork attributes should not be reduced when enriching pork with omega-3 fatty acids. Eating omega-3 enriched pork can have health benefits when consumed so it is desirable to produce. Feeding flaxseed enriches the omega-3 content of the pork, especially in high fat products. Previously,...
Effects of Transport Conditions and Vehicle Design on the Welfare and Meat Quality of Pigs in Western and Eastern Canada
Transport conditions can have an impact on the economics of pork production and on animal welfare. Swine transportation in Canada is highly variable in the aspects of seasonal changes, distance of transport and types of vehicles used. Differences in truck compartments, truck types and seasons...
Free Space Utilization of Sows in Free Access Stalls
Group housing systems can produce more active and social sows, leading to a healthier pigs. It will increase muscle strength and decrease lameness with stronger bones from the ability to move around. An example of a group housing system is free access stalls. The degree...
The Interaction of Group Size and Alley Width on the Movement of Near Market Pigs
The ease and speed of moving near-market pigs is of interest. Packing plants and farms move pigs in different group sizes due to facility design differences. Group size and alley width may affect how easy it is to handle pigs. Results indicate that the ideal...
Measuring the Prevalence of Antimicrobial Resistance and Pathogens
Public apprehension about using antibiotics in livestock production is increasing along with concerns about antimicrobial resistance. Measures have been implemented in Canada that include a total ban on livestock feed with antibiotics and strict regulations on using antibiotics as a treatment for sick animals. Producers...
Infrared Camera Tech Measured as Tool for Swine Health
Infrared cameras may be able to identify stressed or sick pigs before they are taken to the packing plant, and may even be able to predict a tendency for poor meat quality. This would improve swine herd health and reduce food safety risks. The software...
Pig Performance and the Economics of Long-Term Feeding of DON-Contaminated Diets
Feedstuffs used for swine diets are often contaminated with mycotoxins. This continues to be a problem as they affect pig performance and can have a negative impact on their health. Deoxynivalenol (DON), also known as vomitoxin, commonly contaminates wheat, corn, barley and other feed ingredients....
On-Farm Demonstrations Quench Thirst for Water Knowledge
In an on-farm demonstration, nipple drinkers were replaced with water bowls in the nursery to see how water disappearance was affected. Water disappearance was reduced by 33% when the bowls were used and no negative effects on pig growth performance were noted. As water wastage...