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FARMSCAPE INTERVIEWS

ANIMAL WELFARE

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 welfare. 

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2022

Researchers Compare Performance of Gestating Sows Mixed Under Static and Dynamic Mixing

December 20, 2022

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​Record Keeping Key to Determining Reasons for Death Loss of Sows and Removals From the Breeding Herd

December 15, 2022

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Researchers Examine Risk Factors For Weaned Piglets During Transport

November 28, 2022

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2021

Research Provides Insight into the Effects of Transport on Weaner Pigs

March 26, 2021

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Effects of Long Versus Short Duration Transport Different But Equal

March 19, 2021

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2020

Scientists Seek Strategies to Reduce Sow Mortality

October 23, 2020

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Understanding Stress During Transport Key to Minimising Impact

August 21, 2020

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Producer Survey Examines Factors that Lead to Culling of Sows

October 13, 2020

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Long Distance Transport Results in Greater Physiological Effects on Weaned Pigs than Short Distance Transport

August 13, 2020

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Research Gives New Insight into Stress During Transport

September 2, 2020

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Pork Producers Invited to Assist in Sow Culling Study

July 29, 2020

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2019

Researchers Work to Improve Piglet Comfort During Transport

December 6, 2019

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Researchers Target Improved Comfort During Transport

September 20, 2019

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Canadian Swine Producer Survey Expected to Help Identify Best Sow Management Practices

August 30, 2019

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Simplified Post Mortem Methods and Expanded Data Collection Expected to Shed Light on Sow Mortality

June 6, 2019

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Research to Benefit Shippers of Young Pigs

October 30, 2019

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Research to Provide Produces and Regulators Direction on Pig Transport

September 12, 2019

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Scientists Seek to Identify Management Factors that Influence Sow and Piglet Welfare and Productivity

June 21, 2019

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Scientists Work to Improve Sow Productivity and Piglet Vitality Under Group Housing

May 24, 2019

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Scientists Seek Strategies to Reduce Stress During Transport

October 25, 2019

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Scientists Examine Effects of Transport on Early-Weaned Piglets

September 6, 2019

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Research Focuses on Improving Sow Welfare and Productivity

June 10, 2019

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Scientists Investigate Reasons for Increase in Sow Mortality

May 10, 2019

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2018

Slat and Gap Width Influences Sow Foot Health

December 18, 2018

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Sow Foot Health Improves with Use of Rubberized Concrete Floor Coatings

November 23, 2018

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Gestating Sows Benefit from Narrow Slat and Slot Widths

September 21, 2018

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Electronic Sow Feeding Wave of the Future for Gestating Sows

June 22, 2018

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Acidification and Fermentation Improve Low Quality Feed Grains

May 1, 2018

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Group Size Can Influence Aggression Among Group Housed Sows

December 13, 2018

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Rubberised Concrete Floor Coverings Offer Potential to Improve Sow Foot Health

October 30, 2018

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Narrower Slat and Gap Width Flooring Benefits Sow Foot Health

September 9, 2018

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Sow Herd Productivity Under Group Housing Similar to Stall Housing

June 15, 2018

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Feeding System Primary Consideration when Managing Sows In Loose Housing

November 30, 2018

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Space Allowance Influences Nursery Pig Productivity and Behavior 

September 26, 2018

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Pork Producers Pleased with Moves to Group Sow Housing

July 17, 2018

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Sow Barn Renovation Costs Lower than Projected

June 4, 2018

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2017

Group Sow Housing Offers Opportunity to Reduce Energy Costs

October 13, 2017

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Researchers Identify Strategies For Reducing Aggression Among Group Housed Sows

September 21, 2017

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Access to Research Improves Decision Making When Moving to Group Sow Housing

August 24, 2017

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Non-Competitive Feeding Allows Greater Range of Weight and Larger Group Size

October 5, 2017

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Advanced Planning Key When Converting to Group Housing

September 14, 2017

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Right Facility Design Right People Key to Successful Conversion to Group Housing

February 8, 2017

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Right Diets and Right Volumes Critical to Peak Sow Productivity

October 2, 2017

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Adoption of Group Housing Varies by Region

September 5, 2017

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2016

Improved Concrete Floor Design Extends Sow Longevity

December 20, 2016

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Research Shows Fan Bank Ventilation Effective in Regulating Swine Body Temperature

October 14, 2016

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Improved Slatted Floor Design Expected to Improve Sow Health and Comfort

July 7, 2016

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New Sow Housing Conversion Web Site Launched

January 8, 2016

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Interest in Converting to Group Sow Housing Accelerates

November 28, 2016

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Research Suggests Space Allowance Requirements Could be Reduced for Nursery Pigs

September 30, 2016

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Providing Piglets Enrichments Early in Life Leads to Benefits Later On

February 17, 2016

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Scientists Examine Effects of Vibration in Transit on Pig Comfort and Meat Quality

October 21, 2016

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Research Provides Insight into Effects of Stocking Density on Nursery Pig Performance

September 22, 2016

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Enriched Environments Offer Potential to reduce Aggressions Among Group Housed Sows

February 12, 2016

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2015

Sow Operations Sought to Participate in Group Sow Housing Conversion Project

October 28, 2015

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Pork Producers Consider Sow Barn Conversion to Comply with New Pig Code Requirements

April 22, 2015

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New Web Site to Provide Information on Converting Sow Barns to Group Housing

January 23, 2015

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Project Aims to Provide Information to Producers Planning Conversions to Group Sow Housing

October 15, 2015

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Changes to Pig Code Stimulates Increasing Interest in Sow Housing Research

April 20, 2015

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Researchers Target Improved Management of Various Aspects of Group Housing

January 16, 2015

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Sow Farms Invited to Consider Participation in National Sow Housing Conversion Project

June 26, 2015

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Mixing Sows According to Parity Improves Overall Performance

March 20, 2015

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2014

Researchers Explore Options for Converting From Stall Housing to Group Housing

December 24, 2014

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News Tools to Assist in Converting From Stall to Group Housing Expected in Early 2015

December 4, 2014

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Training Sows Presents Biggest Challenges When Adopting ESF Systems

November 17, 2014

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Scientists Assess Impact of Time of Mixing on Sow Productivity

December 17, 2014

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Study to Examine Benefits of Water Sprinkling and Ventilation Fans in Reducing Heat Stress During Transport

November 27, 2014

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Decisions Regarding Sow Housing Conversion Vary Regionally

November 5, 2014

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Flooring Design Changes Expected to Help Reduce Lameness Among Group Housed Gestating Sows

December 12, 2014

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Researchers Look to Identify Optimal Space Allowance to Maximize Productivity of Nursery Pigs

November 21, 2014

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2013

New Euthanasia Device for Piglets Now Commercially Available

February 15, 2013

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2012

New Device Eases Stress of Euthanasia

September 4, 2012

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