Centred on SwineNEWS - Volume 15, March 2020

Considerations for Large Group Housing of Finishing Pigs

Many questions have been asked about facility design and management of grower/finisher hogs in large groups. This document provides a practical evaluation of the raising of finisher hogs in large groups and encourages further evaluation of the appropriateness of this housing and management strategy for swine production. Finishing pigs in large groups provides good results in the many weight…

Heart Health’s Potential Link to Early-life Nutrition

While researchers are well versed in the cardiovascular risks associated with a bad diet, a lack of exercise, and smoking, they’re still learning about another possible risk factor that could lead to poor cardiac health: what you consume in the first few weeks of your life. Dr. Daniel Columbus, an adjunct professor at the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Agriculture and Bioresources, is looking at…

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/finisher pigs has been reported to range from 1.9 to 6.8 l/d, depending on body weight and feed intake. However, most ‘water intake’ reported in the literature is water disappearance from drinkers, including water wastage, rather than water actually consumed by the animal.…

Prairie Swine Centre is Hiring

Prairie Swine Centre currently has an opening for a Research Technician. As a member of a research team, this position is responsible for carrying out the day-to-day activities necessary for the successful implementation of swine research projects. Duties include but are not limited to weighing of animals, feeding experimental diets, blood and saliva collection, collection of other types of data, data entry and verification, and general care of animals. The successful candidate will work independently with direct support from the supervisor, and as a member of a team to accomplish the research goals. Comfort in working with large animals is essential.

Research on Soybean Meal Offers Food for Thought

By Geoff Geddes, for Swine Innovation Porc

Is boosting income or cutting costs the key to success? In pork production, it’s like choosing between food and water for survival: they’re both kind of important. Since the revenue side depends on market forces that are largely beyond your control, trimming expenses is…

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Considerations for Large Group Housing of Finishing Pigs

Heart Health’s Potential Link to Early-life Nutrition

Water Intake and Wastage from Nipple Drinkers

Prairie Swine Centre is Hiring

Research on Soybean Meal Offers Food for Thought

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