A swine nutritionist with the University of Guelph reports the latest edition of the NRC Nutrient Requirements of Swine places an increased emphasis on energy requirements.
A survey of Western Canada PRRS-Free Herd Certification Pilot Project participants, being launched this week at the 2013 Banff Pork Seminar, will be used to assess the value of PRRS-free herd certification.
The program director with the Banff Pork Seminar says the ability to meet market demands while maintaining economic viability remain among the key challenges facing Canadian pork producers.
