Genetically modified pigs resist infection with the classical swine fever virus
Researchers have developed genetically modified pigs that are protected from classical swine fever virus (CSFV), according to a study published December 13 in the...
Effects of Large Group Size on Productivity of Grower-Finisher Pigs
Author(s): T. Samarakone and H. Gonyou
Publication Date: January 1, 2002
Reference: Prairie Swine Centre Annual Research Report 2002 pp. 19
Country: Canada
Summary:
A study was conducted to...
Auditing Nursery Facilities
The requirements and management of weaned pigs seem quite simple on the surface. Providing a good environment that is dry and free of drafts,...
Pain Control During Piglet Processing
Introduction
Castration and tail-docking are common procedures occurring in the Canadian swine industry. Castration prevents boar taint, reduces aggressive behaviour and minimizes handling challenges often...
Impact of Feeder Adjustment on Weanling Pig Performance
When we look across the Canadian pork industry it becomes apparent that due to the age of most facilities a large percentage will need...
Enrichment for sows: increasing positive behavior
On Canadian farms, interest in enrichment has grown recently due to changes in the Code of Practice requirements, stating that ‘Pigs must be provided...
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE SAFETY OF THREE REPRODUCTIVE VACCINES IN GILTS
Camprodon, A; Jordà, R*.
*Corresponding author (ramon.jorda@hipra.com)
HIPRA, Amer (Girona), Spain
Introduction
Vaccination against Swine Erysipelas (SE), Porcine Parvovirus (PPV) and Leptospira infections in sows during lactation is...
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE HUMORAL RESPONSE AGAINST SWINE ERYSIPELAS AND PORCINE PARVOVIRUS INDUCED BY...
Puig, A; Camprodon, A; Jordà, R*; Perozo, E.
*Corresponding author (ramon.jorda@hipra.com)
HIPRA, Amer (Girona), Spain
Introduction
Protection against Swine Erysipelas (SE) and Porcine Parvovirus (PPV) mainly comes from...
Mitigating Barn Deterioration
When we look across the Canadian pork industry it becomes apparent that due to the age of most facilities a large percentage will need...
Technical note: Efficient protocol for isolation of total ribonucleic acid from lyophilized fat and...
Author(s): R. N. Pena, A. Cánovas, and J. Estany
Publication Date: August 5, 2011
Reference: J. Anim. Sci. 2010. 88:442–445
Summary:
Isolation of total RNA from frozen muscle...