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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
NIR Offers Quick Accurate Feed Quality Analysis CANADA - A Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy calibration for barley is providing grain growers and their customers a quick and accurate analysis of the digestible energy content of barley, writes...
Monday, April 16, 2012
Opportunity to Reduce Pork Production Costs CANADA - A research scientist with the Saskatoon-based Prairie Swine Centre says by focusing on feed, pork producers have the opportunity to lower the cost of getting a pig to market, Bruce Cochrane w...
Factor Driving Interest among Pork ProducersCANADA - A research scientist with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development says the speed with which feed ingredient quality can be assessed using Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy is the main factor...
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Key to Successful Livestock ProductionCANADA - The Canadian International Grains Institute says the ability to provide consistent cost-effective feed will play a key role in the success of a livestock operation, Bruce Cochrane writes.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Cost-Effective Feed Critical to Livestock ProductionCANADA - The director of research and business development with the Canadian International Grains Institute says the ability to provide consistent cost-effective feed is critical to the success of a livestock...
Friday, March 23, 2012
Interest in NIR to Evaluate Feed Ingredient QualityCANADA - A Research Scientist with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development says the speed with which feed ingredient quality can be assessed using Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy is the main factor...
Friday, March 09, 2012
CIGI-ANAC Feed Manufacturing Course Set for AprilCANADA - A Canadian Feed Technology Course planned for next month is expected to be of interest to anyone directly involved in the formulation of livestock rations, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Technology Offers Barley Digestible Energy AnalysisCANADA - A new Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy calibration is providing barley growers and their customers a quick and accurate analysis of the digestible energy content of barley.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Focus on Feed Efficiency in Webinar SeriesCANADA - With diets costing $50 to $60 per tonne more than budget all farms are looking for feed cost relief. Grain purchasing strategies are an essential part of controlling the total cost of production....
Monday, February 27, 2012
Hog Producers - Are You Paying Too Much for Feed?CANADA - An economic analysis done by an Alberta Agriculture specialist suggests hog producers may be paying too much for feed.
Thursday, February 09, 2012
Precision Feeding Cuts Feeding CostsCANADA - 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...
Friday, February 03, 2012
OPIC Swine Nutrition e-Learning CourseCANADA - 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...
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Impacts of Ethanol Policies on Livestock IndustryCANADA - 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.
Friday, January 20, 2012
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 ...
Thursday, January 05, 2012
Banff Pork Seminar to Examine Swine ResearchCANADA - 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...
Friday, December 30, 2011
Advice to Pay Attention to Nutrient Profiles of DDGSCANADA - 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...
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Main Cost Advantage When Producing PorkCANADA - Sask Pork reports the cost of feed remains Canada's main advantage when it comes to the production of pork, Bruce Cochrane writes.
Friday, December 23, 2011
Producers Warned of Variability between DDGS SourcesCANADA - 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...
Monday, December 19, 2011
Omega-3 & Omega-6 Overcome Post-Weaning CheckCANADA - 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...
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Research Conducted Could Benefit Pork ProducersCANADA - 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...
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Advice to Be Sure of Nutrient Profile of DDGSCANADA - 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...
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
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...
Friday, December 02, 2011
Altering Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio in Sow DietCANADA - 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...
Thursday, December 01, 2011
New Research Expected to Benefit ProducersCANADA - 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...
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio Influences PerformanceCANADA - 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...
Friday, November 18, 2011
Altering Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio in Sow DietsCANADA - 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...
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Canola Meal Inclusion in Reformulation of RationsCANADA - 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...
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
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.
Friday, October 14, 2011
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....
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