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FARMSCAPE INTERVIEWS

ANIMAL NUTRITION

The interviews presented below have been done with researchers and experts involved in projects and activities supported by Swine Innovation Porc that are related to animal nutrition. 

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2023

Characterization of Feed Ingredients Provides Nutritionists Flexibility in Ration Formulation

January 2, 2023

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2022

Adding Amino Acids to Swine Rations Stimulates Growth But Also Improves Health

December 22, 2022

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New Research Expected to Change Diet Formulations for Gestating Sows

November 18, 2022

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Research Provides Nutritionists Information to Incorporate New Feed Ingredients into Swine Rations

December 16, 2022

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Increased Lysine in Sow Diets Stimulates Mammary Development Increasing Milk Production

November 8, 2022

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Including Amino Acids in Swine Rations Improves Gut Health, Gut Development and Immune Function

December 7, 2022

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2021

Methods for Evaluating Protein Protein Quality of Feed Ingredients for Swine Applicable to Human Food Ingredients

October 20, 2021

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Researchers Explore Novel Pulse Crop Protein Quality

August 30, 2021

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Stimulation of Sow Mammary Development Improves Performance of Piglets

May 4, 2021

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Global Climate Change Drives Need for Rapid Evaluation of Feed Ingredient Quality

October 7, 2021

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Genetic Companies Stepping Up Focus on Sow Milk Production Research

June 17, 2021

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Microbial Fermentation Expected to Improve Nutritional Value of Soybean Meal

September 2, 2021

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Scientists Explore Role of Lysine in Sow Mammary Tissue Development

May 13, 2021

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2020

Supplemental Amino Acids Increase Resistance to Infection

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April 17, 2020

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Scientists Evaluate Health Benefits of Functional Amino Acids

March 24, 2020

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2019

Suckling Piglets Stimulate Sow Mammary Development

November 14, 2019

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Probiotics Offer Economically Viable Alternatives to Antibiotics

October 2, 2019

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Selection of Gilts for Breeding Should Begin Early in Life

April 2, 2019

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Scientists Examine Diet to Increase Sow Longevity While Preserving Mamary Development

November 12, 2019

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Management Key to Improved Profitability, Animal Welfare, Sustainability

April 26, 2019

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SIP Nutrition Research Targets Lower Cost, Higher Productivity, Reduced Environmental Impact

March 20, 2019

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Increased Sow Milk Yield Increases Piglet Growth Rate and Production Potential

November 7, 2019

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Swine Nutritionists Strive to Lower Feed Costs, Improve Productivity, Reduce Environmental Impact

April 12, 2019

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Optimum Nutrition and Reduced Stress at Weaning Maximises Lifetime Productivity

February 26, 2019

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2018

Grain Acidification Improves Storage and Nutritional Value But Harms Storage Facilities

August 24, 2018

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Precision Feeding Reduces Swine Herd Nutrient Requirements and Manure Nutrient Excretions

July 18, 2018

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Added Fibre to Gestating Sow Diets Offers Range of Benefits

May 10, 2018

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Acidification improves Grain Preservation and Boosts Weanling Pig Performance

August 17, 2018

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Fermented or Acidified Grains Added to Swine Diets Offers Health Benefits

May 24, 2018

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Acidification and Fermentation Improve Low Quality Feed Grains

May 1, 2018

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Precision Feeding Offers Opportunity to Select More Efficient Feed Converters

July 27, 2018

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Combination of Soluble and Insoluble Fibre Recommended

May 14, 2018

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Formulating Diets for Individual Pigs Reduces Feed Costs and Environmental Impacts

February 5, 2018

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2017

Cereal Based Pork Production Offers Marketing Edge

August 15, 2017

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Researchers Look to Straw Based Feed to Reduce Aggression Among Group Housed Sows

April 7, 2017

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Scientists Prepared to Scale Up Processing Straw for Feed to Commercial Levels

April 24, 2017

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Feeding Trials of Straw Based Feed Supplement for Gestating Sows Now Undeway

March 15, 2017

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Canadian Feed Research Centre Develops Feed Processing Method for Straw

April 19, 2017

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Progress Reported in Efforts to Process Straw Fibre for Inclusion in Sow Diets

March 10, 2017

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2016

Precision Feeding Technology Offers Opportunity to Maximise Use of Co-Products

October 7, 2016

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Scientists Examine Value of Straw Sourced Fibre in Gestating Sow Diets

July 12, 2016

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Precision Feeding Promises Reduced Environmental Impact

September 15, 2016

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Increased Sow Mammary Cell Development Offers Potential Improved Milk Yields for Piglets

June 7, 2016

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Customising Rations for Each Pig Improves Feed Nutrient Utilization

September 1, 2016

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2015

Formulating Rations for Pigs Individually Cuts Overall Costs

December 14, 2015

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Canola Press-Cake and Canola Expeller Offer High Energy Options for Early Weaned Pigs

August 27, 2015

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Feeding Trials to Show How Feed Can Be Used More Efficiently

June 8, 2015

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Feeding Lower Cost Nursery Diets Reduces Feeding Cost Without Compromising Performance or Profitability

March 26, 2015

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Research Shows Body Condition will Impact Sow Milk Production

January 28, 2015

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Improving Sow Milk Yields and Quality Expected to Increase Performance of Offspring

January 2, 2015

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Palatability Key to Maximizing Feed Intake When Weaning Piglets

September 18, 2015

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Canola Press-Cake and Canola Expeller Viable Feed Ingredients for Young Pigs

August 7, 2015

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Commercial Trials on New Precision Feeder Expected to Start in Early 2016

June 1, 2015

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Addition of Fish Oil Boosts Nutritional Value of Low Cost Nursery Pig Diets

March 16, 2015

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Swine Nutritionists Strive to Improve Nutritional Value of Feed

January 21, 2015

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Scientists Target Improved Nutrition to Maximize Performance of Newly Weaned Pigs

September 9, 2015

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National Research Effort Focuses on Improved Feeding Programs to Improve Competitiveness

July 28, 2015

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Researchers Strive to Improve Rations for Newly Weaned Piglets

April 8, 2015

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Increased Sow Milk Yields Offer Potential Improved Piglet Growth

March 2, 2015

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Inclusion of Soluble Fibre in Gestating Swine Diets Offers Several Advantages

January 5, 2015

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2014

Research Aimed at Improving Piglet Nutrition Expected to Benefit Feed Formulators, Feed Additive Manufacturers and Producers

December 19, 2014

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Researchers Hope to Boost Piglet Performance by Increasing Sow Milk Production

November 6, 2014

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Researchers Target Increased Piglet Performance Through Improved Diet Formulations

November 14, 2014

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Inclusion of Fibre In Sow Diets Expected to Improve Piglet Performance

November 12, 2014

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2013

Heightened Nutrition During Late Pregnancy Improves Piglet Health and Sow Longevity

January 2, 2013

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Nutritional Requirements of Gestating Sows Increase as Pregnancy Develops

January 2, 2013

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2012

Research Raises Questions About Role of Nutrition in Pigs' Ability to Fight Disease

November 28, 2012

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Expeller Pressed Canola Meal Boosts Dietary Energy and Reduces Costs

November 8, 2012

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Replacing Traditional Feed Stuffs With Lower Cost Alternative Ingredients Reduces Feeding Costs

October 15, 2012

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Research Targets Identifcation of Calcium and Phosphorus Levels Needed to Maintain Health of Gestating Sows

November 22, 2012

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Research Shows Less Complex Nursery Diets Reduce Feeding Costs Without Hurting Performance

November 5, 2012

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Release of Revised Pig Code of Practice Expected to be Delayed Pending Economic Review

November 20, 2012

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Scientists Explore Role of Calcium and Phosphorus in Bone Health of Breeding Sows

October 25, 2012

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