Scientists hope to begin commercial trials of a new computerized precision feeder that will tailor rations to meet the nutritional needs of each individual pig early next year.
Research conducted on behalf of Swine Innovation Porc suggest technology commonly used to clean up waste in other industries followed by a combination of disinfectants and heat can reduce the amount of time and water required to clean and disinfect trailers used to transport swine.
The chair of Swine Innovation Porc says changes in the approach to funding research conducted on behalf of Canada’s pork industry have fostered a much greater level of communication and collaboration among the researchers and research facilities that conduct that research.
To comply with new requirements under Canada’s revised Pig Code of Practice and maintain economic viability, most pork producers considering converting existing sow barns from stall housing to group housing rather than building new.
Scientists working on behalf of Swine Innovation Porc are evaluating a range of feeding strategies aimed at improving the performance of baby pigs during weaning.
Research being conducted on behalf of Swine Innovation Porc suggests pork producers can improve profitability by feeding nursery pigs less complex lower cost rations.
Research conducted on behalf of Swine Innovation Porc indicates sows housed in groups will perform better when mixed according to parity.
Research conducted on behalf of Swine Innovation Pork indicates including fish oil into lower quality less costly nursery pig rations will result in performance equal to those feed higher quality more costly diets.
Seven provincial pork organizations have agreed to help fund swine industry research being conducted through Swine Innovation Porc.
Research being conducted on behalf of Swine Innovation Porc will help pork producers improve the management of gestating sows as they convert from stall housing to group housing.
