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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:
Messaging Consumers Understanding Ag Advocacy Problem Andy Vance
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In this talk the speaker outlines how to properly communicate with consumers through social media.
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Economics and Challenges for the North American Pork Industry
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Discussed in this presentation:
- Current North American economic outlook
- Exports and the Global picture
- Database
- Cost of production
- Issues facing the industry
The Global Market: How Does Canada “Stay In The Game”?
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This powerpoint outlines Canada’s place as a producer and exporter of pork and how through international agreements we can maintain and increase trade.
PEDv – 10 Lessons Learned
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This powerpoint outlines how to properly train your staff in biosecurity, as well as setting up controlled/restricted access zones. Proper sanitation of vehicles and trailers is also discussed along with other biosecurity protocols.
Clinical signs of PEDV along with a timeline and how to diagnose and trace the outbreak are also laid out.
Feral Boar: A Potential Serious Threat to Domestic Pig Producers
Posted in: Environment, Pork Insight Articles, Production by admin on June 5, 2017 | No Comments
As of 2013 70% of rural municipalities in Saskatchewan have a high probability of boar presence based on RSPF analysis. These animals are resevoirs and vectors for diseases as well as being highly susceptible to parasites. Feral boar may transmit disease to other wildlife, livestock and humans via a number of routes such as:
? Direct contact through fencing or when fences are breached
? Contamination of feed and water
? Inhalation
? Venereal contact
? Aerosol distribution
Constructing good barriers is critical in mitigating disease spread, reducing and eradicating local populations as well as building better barriers and creating better biosecurity protocols are all ways of reducing the spread of disease.
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PigTrace Update -2014
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This powerpoint outlines the following
1)Participation statistics
2)Program requirements
3)Export changes
4)Communications / Enforcement
5)Tools
Success with Group Sow Housing
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Many producers, packers and retailers have been promising “stall free” pork and legislation banning stalls is being passed around the globe. Studies have been preformed in order to discuss the possible change in production levels and concluded that during the transitional period there will be a drop in production however once all the changes are fully implemented productivity will return to normal or rise above previous levels. Whether you are renovating or building a new structure planning is key, producers will have to take into account feed system selection which plays off of factors including herd size, management style and cost as well flooring and layout plays a key role in production in order to ensure adequate space and proper environment. Welfare is always a key consideration and the code of practice will continue to evolve so being proactive and looking at current research may indicate future trends in welfare requirements.
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Can We Save More At Risk Pigs?
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This presentation outlines how a producer may produce more full value pigs through handling procedures, farrowing management, facility design and staff.
Increasing Market Weights Impacts on Profitability
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This powerpoint outlines the economics related to increasing market weight variation and average market weight.
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Pig Processing and General Pain Management
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This discussion outlined a variety of subjects related to pain control from processing to farrowing and different studies tied to each procedure. Conclusions were mixed.