Precision Feeding Cuts Feeding Costs
CANADA - A Research Scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada suggests, by utilizing new technologies to better match feed to the nutritional requirements of the pig, pork producers can lower their...

OPIC Swine Nutrition e-Learning Course
CANADA - The OPIC Swine Nutrition e-Learning course has become a popular way for people involved in the swine industry to become more knowledgeable on the topic of swine nutrition and learn more about...

Impacts of Ethanol Policies on Livestock Industry
CANADA - A study from the George Morris Centre demonstrates that the growth of ethanol production in Canada has had negative economic consequences for the livestock industry.

Reduced Feed Costs Could Boost Profitability
CANADA - The President of Westside Economics predicts reduced feed costs will translate into improved profitability for North American pork producers throughout 2012 and into 2013, according to Bruce ...

Banff Pork Seminar to Examine Swine Research
CANADA - Pork Producers attending the 2012 Banff Pork Centre will have the opportunity to learn more about some of the work being coordinated by the Canadian Swine Research and Development Cluster, writes...

Advice to Pay Attention to Nutrient Profiles of DDGS
CANADA - A swine nutritionist with the Prairie Swine Centre is advising pork producers who feed their pigs dried distillers grains with solubles to ensure they account for the variations in nutritional...

Main Cost Advantage When Producing Pork
CANADA - Sask Pork reports the cost of feed remains Canada's main advantage when it comes to the production of pork, Bruce Cochrane writes.

Producers Warned of Variability between DDGS Sources
CANADA - Because of the differences in techniques and technologies used to produce ethanol from grain, Canadian swine producers who feed dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) are being advised to...

Omega-3 & Omega-6 Overcome Post-Weaning Check
CANADA - Researchers with the Prairie Swine Centre hope to reduce the typcial growth lag that occurs in newly weaned piglets by altering the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids in their diets, writes...

Research Conducted Could Benefit Pork Producers
CANADA - Research being conducted on behalf of the Canadian Swine Research and Development Cluster as part of Swine Innovation is expected to be of benefit to pork producers across Canada, writes Bruce...

Advice to Be Sure of Nutrient Profile of DDGS
CANADA - Pig producers and feed manufacturers are being advised to make themselves aware of the source of their dried distillers grains with solubles, the manner in which the product was produced and its...

Lentils – Viable Option for Nursery Pigs
CANADA - A feeding trial conducted at the University of Alberta's Swine Research and Technology Centre has shown lentils can be included at rates as high as 20 per cent in the diets of weanling pigs without...

Altering Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio in Sow Diet
CANADA - Research conducted by the Prairie Swine Centre indicates altering the omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acid content in the diet of the sow will influence the ability of her piglets to deal with stress...

New Research Expected to Benefit Producers
CANADA - Research being conducted on behalf of the Canadian Swine Research and Development Cluster as part of Swine Innovation is expected to be of benefit to pork producers across Canada, writes Bruce...

Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio Influences Performance
CANADA - Research conducted by the Prairie Swine Centre suggests the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids in the diet of the sow is of greater significance in influencing her reproductive performance...

Altering Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio in Sow Diets
CANADA - Research conducted by the Prairie Swine Centre indicates altering the omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acid content in the diet of the sow will influence the ability of her piglets to deal with stress...

Canola Meal Inclusion in Reformulation of Rations
CANADA - A swine nutritionist with the Prairie Swine Centre in Saskatoon says, pork producers who boost the inclusion of canola meal in swine rations will need to adjust their formulations to account for...

Producers Warned about Ergot-Contaminated Grains
CANADA - Western Canadian swine producers are being advised to be aware of the potential for cereal grain samples to be contaminated by ergot, writes Bruce Cochrane for University News.

Lentils Shown Effective in Weaner Pig Diets
CANADA - A feeding trial conducted at the University of Alberta's Swine Research and Technology Centre has shown lentils can be included at rates as high as 20 per cent in the diets of weanling pigs without...

Nutrition Award Generates Keen Interest
CANADA - Researchers with the Prairie Swine Centre report interest among potential recipients of a first-of-its-kind student award offered by Gowan's Feed Consulting has been keen, writes Bruce Cochrane....

Strong Hog Prices Offset Feed Cost Concerns
CANADA - A partner with Gowan's Feed Consulting reports strong hog prices are helping offset some of the concerns of western Canadian pork producers over high feed costs creating some optimism moving into...

Strategies for Salvaging Ergot-Infected Cereal Grains
CANADA - The director of weather and market analysis with the Canadian Wheat Board says cereal growers in western Canada will be employing a number of strategies this year to salvage crops infected by...

Pork Producers Urged to Be Aware of Ergot Infection
CANADA - A swine nutritionist with the Prairie Swine Centre is encouraging pork producers to be aware of the potential for ergot in cereal grains this year and avoid feeding contaminated grain to pigs...

Ergot Infection in Saskatchewan Cereal Grains
CANADA - The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture reports ergot infection of cereal grains is generating concern among end users of that grain, Bruce Cochrane writes.

Lentils a Good Protein Source for Weanling Pigs
CANADA - Research conducted by the University of Alberta has concluded the diets of weanling pigs can include up to 20 per cent lentils without any negative impacts on performance, writes Bruce Cochra...

Global Market Report – Canada
CANADA - Better days are ahead for Ontario pig producers, writes Bob Fraser, Sales and Services for Genesus Ontario.

Hot July-August Weather Helps Crops Catch Up
CANADA - The Canadian Wheat Board reports hot dry weather during July and August has helped crops throughout the eastern prairies catch up after a late start to spring planting and delayed early development...

OPIC Announces Swine Nutrition e-Learning Course
CANADA - The Ontario Pork Industry Council (OPIC) recently announced details of their Swine Nutrition e-Learning and Diet Formulation Training Project, writes Greg Simpson, Swine Nutritionist of OMAFRA...

Sow Diet Affects Piglet Health at Weaning
CANADA - Research conducted by the Prairie Swine Centre shows the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids in the diet of the sow can affect how well her piglets will respond to immune challenges presented...

Altering Dietary Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratios
CANADA - Research conducted by the Prairie Swine Centre indicates altering the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids in the diet can impact the reproductive performance of gestating sows, Bruce Cochrane...