News - Prairie Swine Centre

The Prairie Swine Centre has launched a review of its strategic plan. To make sure the Prairie Swine Centre remains connected to the needs of the swine industry in Canada, it’s reviewing its strategic plan.

A Research Scientist with the Prairie Swine Centre says those who have made the switch from stall housing of gestating sows to group housing have been generally pleased with the change.

A Research Scientist with the Prairie Swine Centre says electronic sow feeding appears to the wave of the future for gestating sows in Canada.

Research conducted on behalf of Swine Innovation Porc indicates including straw in the diets of gestating sows helps increase satiety, potentially reducing aggression, and improves the digestibility of energy.

The President and CEO of the Prairie Swine Centre says the improving working conditions within the barn has become a priority of the pork sector as it strives to attract workers.

A Research Scientist Ethology with the Prairie Swine Centre reports interest in the newer hydraulic trailer designs is increasing across Canada.