News - Prairie Swine Centre

Research conducted by the Prairie Swine Centre shows the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids in the diet of the sow can affect how well her piglets will respond to immune challenges presented at weaning.

Research conducted by the Prairie Swine Centre indicates altering the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids in the diet can impact the reproductive performance of gestating sows.

Preliminary research conducted by the Prairie Swine Centre suggests the use of creep feeds to help piglets make the transition from mother’s milk to solid feed has no impact on performance.

The Prairie Swine Centre and Gowans Feed Consulting have teamed up to create a new first of its kind student award in nutrition.

The president and CEO of the Saskatoon based Prairie Swine Centre reports improved profitability in the swine industry is allowing the centre to reinvigorate its contract research program.

Practical advice to help pork producers improve productivity and increase profits is the focus of the Prairie Swine Centre’s just released 2010 annual report.

A research nutritionist with the Prairie Swine Centre reports rising feed costs have prompted an increased reliance on the use of alternative feed ingredients such as dried distillers grains with solubles.

Research conducted by the Prairie Swine Centre shows zinc oxide nanoparticles to be highly effective in reducing concentrations of hydrogen sulfide and ammonia in swine barns.

A research scientist with Prairie Swine Centre is recommending a number of strategies for reducing the levels of airborne contaminants in swine barns.

A researcher with the Prairie Swine Centre is advising pork producers to consider nutritional variability when including alternative feed ingredients in swine rations and to err on the side of caution.