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Pig Industry News by Topic
News by Topic: Drinkers and Water Quality
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
The Biggest Challenge for Prairie Farmers CANADA - To improve water quality in Lake Winnipeg Prairie farmers are being urged to balance crop nutrient applications with crop removal and to avoid winter application, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program CANADA - A province-wide Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program, unveiled by the Saskatchewan government is expected to help the province's farmers protect themselves against drought while helping...
Monday, April 20, 2009
Approach to Wastewater Treatment Applauded CANADA - Officials with La Broquerie, Manitoba based Hytek Limited are applauding the cooperative approach taken by the town of Neepawa and the federal and provincial governments in the development of...
Friday, April 17, 2009
Wastewater Treat Plant Upgrade Moves Forward CANADA - Officials with La Broquerie, Manitoba base Hytek Limited expect to complete upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant at its Springhill Farms pork processing plant in Neepawa in approximately...
Friday, January 23, 2009
Industry Innovator Honoured at 2009 Banff Pork Seminar CANADA - A Canadian pork industry innovator was recognized for his efforts to improve water conservation and reduce emissions from hog farms at the 2009 Banff Pork Seminar, held 20-23 January.
Friday, March 07, 2008
Drinker Design Does Effect in Newly Weaned Piglet CANADA - During the first few days after weaning, pigs often experience body weight loss as they adapt to eating solid food. During this time period, they are also observed to drink excessively and develop...
Monday, January 07, 2008
Tips to Tap This Valuable Resource CANADA - Water is an essential nutrient in pork production. Research reveals how we can manage this resource for best results and minimal cost. Here the Prairie Swine Centre in Saskathchewan, offers some...
Monday, March 12, 2007
Water Considerations Key For Intenstive Hog Operations CANADA - Water is an important nutrient. It helps produce new tissue in growth and pregnancy and compensates for losses through respiration, evaporation and elimination of waste.
Friday, February 23, 2007
Reduced Water Use Equals Reduced Costs CANADA - A High River Alberta pork producer says water consumption in the grower barn can be slashed by an average of about 35 percent by simply switching from standard nipple water drinkers to ball bit...
Friday, March 18, 2005
Drinker Adjustments Cut Water Waste CANADA - Farm-Scape: Episode 1752. Farm-Scape is a Wonderworks Canada production and is distributed courtesy of Manitoba Pork Council and Sask Pork.
