Saskatchewan farmers got an update on swine research via internet connections to scientists studying feed rations, animal welfare environmental impacts.
The Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium featured presentations by Swine Innovation Porc.
Dr. Atta Agyekum, research scientist in nutrition at the Prairie Swine Centre, told how her research targets precision delivery of rations that improve production efficiency at affordable costs and benefit environmental sustainability.
Dr. Luiene Moura Rocha, research scientist in animal welfare at the swine research centre in Quebec talked about weaning practices, animal welfare, health, antimicrobial use and growth.
Dr. Lee-Anne Huber, associate professor at the University of Guelph, talked about her research on reducing environmental footprint and feed costs while increasing competitiveness in grow-finish pigs.