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Research conducted by the University of Manitoba has shown, from an animal welfare perspective, nitrogen is a better alternative for mass euthanasia of swine than carbon dioxide.

Research conducted by the University of Alberta has shown the nutritional requirements of gestating sows increases in the later stages of pregnancy.

Research conducted by the University of Manitoba has shown nitrogen to be a more practical alternative for mass euthanasia of swine than carbon dioxide.

Research conducted by the University of Manitoba indicates pork producers can include much higher levels of canola meal in the diets of nursery pigs than previously believed without impacting performance.

Research conducted at the University of Guelph has shown, under certain conditions, pork producers can reduce feeding costs without impacting performance by feeding less complex diets in the nursery barn.

Research being conducted by the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management will be used to help enhance programs delivered by the Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre to educate the public about agriculture.

Researchers with the Prairie Swine Centre are assessing the impact of different levels of calcium and phosphorus in the diet on the bone health of breeding sows and their risk of lameness.

Canada’s canola sector will benefit from a targeted research and development plan to promote the industry’s strategic growth.

The president and CEO of the Saskatoon Based Prairie Swine Centre says the role of research has expanded to include the entire pork value chain.

The Chair of Swine Innovation Porc says collaborative research involving industry, university and government researchers creates a win win situation for all players within the Canadian pork value chain.