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Ethology Program at the Prairie Swine Centre, Harold Gonyou

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Ethology Program at the Prairie Swine Centre, Harold Gonyou

Summary: This powerpoint presentation on the Ethology Program at PSC was presented at the 2011 Spring Producers Meetings held in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.  The meetings were sponsored by Prairie Swine Centre, Alberta Pork, Manitoba Pork, Saskatchewan Pork, Elanco and... (Continue reading)

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Western Canada PRRS Certification Pilot Project Rolling Out This Summer

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Western Canada PRRS Certification Pilot Project Rolling Out This Summer

The facilitator of the Western Canada PRRS-Free Herd Certification Pilot Project says the amount of time required to achieve certification under the new program will vary from farm to farm, depending on their individual records and on their individual schedule... (Continue reading)

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Effect of Hut Design on Farrowing and Lactataion Performance of Pigs Housed in a Hoop Structure

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Effect of Hut Design on Farrowing and Lactataion Performance of Pigs Housed in a Hoop Structure

Introduction Economics drive profitability in hog production units. Inputs such as buildings and equipment are the second leading expense behind feed costs. Hoop structures offer a low cost alternative form of swine housing, however, production levels must be evaluated in... (Continue reading)

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