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Prairie Swine Centre is an affiliate of the University of Saskatchewan
Prairie Swine Centre is grateful for the assistance of the George Morris Centre in developing the economics portion of Pork Insight.
Financial support for the Enterprise Model Project and Pork Insight has been provided by:
Diet Manipulation to Reduce Nutrient Content in Swine Manure
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Reducing particle size below 700 µm proved effective in altering N excretion patterns, while phytase proved very effective in improving the digestibility of P in the diet. The addition of carbohydrase showed little evidence of reducing total N or P excretion. A reduction of dietary protein content will reduce excretion of nitrogen in feces, but especially in the urine. With dietary fermentable fibre, part of the
urinary excretion of nitrogen can be shifted toward excretion in feces. Reduction in amount of P in feeds is effective in reducing P in manure. The success of the management strategy for reducing P excretion is dependent on an accurate estimate of P requirements for pigs. A better understanding of the P requirements might enable diet formulation closer to the pig requirements to reduce the amount of P in manure. An improvement in P utilization is economically beneficial to pork producers, and is also important for sustainable swine production. The reduction In excess nutrients and odour emissions while sustaining high levels of pork production is critical for long-term survival of a globally competitive pork industry.
Diet Manipulation to Reduce Nutrient Content in Swine Manure
Canadian Hog Industry: Shifting Balance
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This presentation looks at global trends in the agricultural industry. World population increase and higher demand for animal products as well as domestic demands and competition is all discussed.
Antibiotic Stewardship
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This presentation discusses antibiotic stewardship in the face of consumer demands and antimicrobial resistance.
Nutritive Value of Lentils in Pigs – Monograph
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Research conclusions
1. As an ingredient containing, on average, 41% of starch and 27% of crude protein, lentils are appropriate for swine nutrition
2. Lentils provide 3, 71 S kcal of digestible energy per kg dry matter, which is comparable to the energy provided by fababeans and slightly lower than that provided by field peas
3. Lentil proteins have a high lysine content, comparable to that of soybean meal, and in threonine but are deficient in sulphur .containing amino acids and in tryptophan
4. The freezing oflentils has no effect on their digestible energy value in pigs but adversely affects the apparent ileal digestibility of their amino acids
5. Due to its low apparent digestibility, threonine might also be a limiting amino
6. Pigs can tolerate at least 30% oflentils in their diets
Field peas for pigs – Monograph
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The overall objective of the project is to generate reliable information on the nutritional value of field peas in pigs and on the effect of processing, in order to demonstrate to pork and feed producers that field peas of varying quality support excellent performance in starter and growing/finishing pigs.
Researchers concluded that the contents in crude protein and starch, the two main components of pea seeds, of the samples collected from farms of Saskatchewan, are quite variable and justify further studies aiming to establish a relationship between composition and energy value. They hypothesize that most of the energy value can be explained by the dietary fibre content but more information is required, namely in terms of non-starch polysaccharides, and also of physical properties of the dietary fibre fraction.
Hog Hedging Decision Tree
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“• The goal is to develop a standard operating procedure for risk management, just like every other aspect of the farm.
• Properly executed risk management will reduce volatility and may also increase average margins. (depending on targets)
• With a systematic approach, the futures market can be your friend, not your enemy.
• Eliminate emotion from hedging decisions.
• By doing nothing, you are continuously speculating on lean hogs.”
Best Practice for Farrowing Management
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This presentation outlines suggestions for improving pigs weaned per sow per year.
Bio-Security Changing
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Elements of a Biosecurity Program
- Terminal Protection
- Without livestock In the room or barn
- 1. Initial Insect Control
– Space spray
2. Organic Matter Removal
3. Water Une Cleaning and Disinfection
4. Detergent Application
– Spraying/ foaming
5. Washing and Rinsing
– High pressure water - 6. Disinfection
– Spraying/ foaming
7. Second OptionalDisinfection
– Misting/ fumigating
8. Second Insect Control
– Wallspray
9. Rodent Control
- Continuous Protection
- With livestock In the room, barn, or adjacent pens
Hog Shipping Evaluator
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This presentation outlines the hog shipping evaluator Farm Manager.
Social License
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Social license refers to the level of public trust granted to a corporate entity or industry sector by the community at large and its key consumer base. This presentation discusses how to maintain public trust through transparency with consumers in order to retain Social Licence.