It is a fact that trace minerals and vitamins – such as zinc, copper, iron, manganese, iodine, and selenium – play a critical role in pig performance and health, as they serve various structural and metabolic functions. However, it is also a fact that, when compared with other...
It’s clear as day that it's hard to build a robust swine industry without technology, especially with the challenges we face today at our barns. Among the different tools we have available, there is one that raises a lot of attention: precision feeding. That's because it seems to play a...
We must all agree that vaccines play an important role in building a robust and productive global swine industry – the vaccination programs conducted by most pig farms are crucial for protecting animals from diseases and boosting their immune systems. As it is such an important topic, we...
Environmental conditions and dietary components profoundly impact the immune system of piglets, especially at an early age. In turn, their microbiota and immune system interact to maintain gut homeostasis and functions, including nutrient absorption. In that matter, the industry has observed over...
We ask a lot from our sows and put great effort into improving their performance. However, in many cases, they don't produce enough milk and colostrum in order to sustain the maximum growth of the piglets. That's why optimizing the milking capacity of sows and stimulating their mammary...
We all know how hard it is to fight back when a disease outbreak occurs. Since emergency events present themselves at different levels and involve varied approaches, knowing how to best manage them is crucial not only for swine producers, but for the entire Canadian industry. However vital they...
We are very excited to share with you our very first episode! As you may already know, this is a weekly podcast where you'll find cutting-edge insights and everything that's working in the Canadian and global swine industry. We are off to a great start by having Dr. Ellen Goddard with us, who...
