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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:
BARN AND FACILITIES CLEANING & DISINFECTION
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This presentation goes over terminal disinfection and continuous protection in great depth covering the following subjects.
TERMINAL DISINFECTION
– IN ABSENCE OF ANIMALS
1. Initial Insect Control
– Space spray
2. Organic Matter Removal
3. Water Line Cleaning and Disinfection
4. Detergent Application
– Spraying / foaming
5. Washing and Rinsing
– High pressure water
6. Disinfection
– Spraying / foaming
7. Second Optional Disinfection
– Misting / fumigating
8. Second Insect Control
– Wall spray
9. Rodent Control
CONTINUOUS PROTECTION
– IN PRESENCE OF LIVESTOCK
1. Visitor control
– Access, vehicles, clothing, foot baths
2. Continuous insect control
– Bait, traps, livestock spray, etc.
3. Continuous rodent control
4. Additional routine measures
– Water, equipment disinfection
5. Specific measures
– Veternairian and service person
Barn and Facilities Cleaning and Disinfection – Dave Van Walleghem, Vetoquinol Canada
Batch System: Making it work
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This presentation outlines challenges and rewards of batch farrowing as well as an in depth week by week walk through of the system.
Batch Farrowing – Making it Work – Jean Poulin, PIC North America
Transportation Biosecurity Project Update
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Objectives of the project:
? Get the trailer as clean as practically possible
? Deactivate any pathogens
AND/OR
? Build a better trailer/transport system that focuses on
animal comfort and biosecurity (cleaning)
Transportation Biosecurity Project Update – Terry Fonstad U of S, Hubert Landry PAMI
Total System Profitability
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As our industry moves forward, there will be less emphasis on productivity and performance indicators and more emphasis on financial indicators, this presentation outlines the key production factors that affect profitability.
- Farrow to Finish
‐ W‐F Mortality
‐ FVP
• % Market Culls
‐ Pre‐Wean Mortality
‐ Finishing Cost
• System mortality
• Feed $/MT
• Market weight & age
‐ Weaned pig cost &
production
- Farrow to Wean
‐ Cost per pig (lb or kg)
• Facility cost
• Labour
‐ Productivity is important
• >12 born alive
‐ Pre‐Wean Mortality
• Huge variation
‐ Litters/Sow/Year
• NPD
Barn construction in Western Canada
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This presentation outlines the following:
- Cost of building barns
- Contract finisher barns
- Comparing double wide versus double long barn types
- Challenges specific to canada
Barn Construction in Western Canada – Ben Woolley, Sunterra Farms
On Farm Euthanasia
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This presentation outlines when to euthanize, how to euthanize, staff selection and training, restraint, methods of euthanasia, determination of dead and disposal of dead stock.
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.
Feral-Boar-A-Potential-Threat-Pork-Producers-Ruth-Kost-Dr- Ryam-Brook
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.
Success-With Sow Housing-D-Jennifer-Brown
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.