We at Prairie Swine Centre wish you all a Happy New Year. We look forward to serving the Canadian pork industry again this year with relevant research and knowledge transfer initiatives.

The Banff Pork Seminar Seminar is starting tomorrow and PrairieSwineCentre Centre will have a booth with lots of info. Come say hi to our CEO, the research scientists, knowledge transfer staff, barn manager, contract research manager, and our students!

See you all in Banff this week!

We are pleased to announce the Chair in Swine Welfare @USASK was renewed for a second five-year term! Fourteen Canadian pork industry partners have committed > $1 million to extend this critical research role, under the leadership of Dr. Yolande Seddon. news.usask.ca/articles/resea…

Dr. Martyna Lagoda's research program in swine welfare shows that supporting pigs’ natural behaviours benefits both the animals and the bottom line for producers. Read more: ow.ly/Zysy50UHHXu The Western Producer Sask Pork

The PrairieSwineCentre Centre has created a Quality of Life Handbook discussing the use of environmental enrichment, including an overview of physical enrichment options, as well as social, nutritional, occupational and sensory enrichments. Go to prairieswine.com/2025/01/22/qua….

We’re excited to announce that Dr. Miranda Smit is joining The Swine it Podcast Show Canada as our new co-host!

Learn how to navigate initial challenges in research by building organization, independence, and support systems. Listen to Dr. Josiane Panisson on The Swine it Podcast Show Canada. Available now on all major platforms! #wisenetix

A great story in the @PrairieHogCountry about JenyunChou Jen-Yun Chou, who presented at Banff Pork Seminar about #swinewelfare. Her story of how she ended up working for the #porkindustry is quite unique. Read more at prairiehogcountry.com/2025/02/05/a-t… #swine #pigs #animalwelfare

I’m Dr. Miranda Smit, and this is my first episode as co-host of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada! I’m thrilled to join you on this journey to bring insights and solutions to the Canadian pork industry. wisenetix.com/blog/The-Fundi…

Another article in the @PrairieHogCountry about JenyunChou Jen-Yun Chou, Research Scientist in #Ethology at PrairieSwineCentre. This one goes into more detail about the research projects Jen is involved in. Read more at prairiehogcountry.com/2025/02/05/pra… #swinewelfare #pigs #porkindustry

SAVE THE DATE for the PrairieSwineCentre Producer Meetings in collaboration with Zoetis and Pig Improvement Company (PIC): - Apr. 8 Lethbridge - Apr. 9 Red Deer - Apr. 10 Saskatoon - May 2 Portage la Prairie Full agenda and registration details coming soon. #keeplearning #extension #KTT

Bernardo Predicala will talk at the upcoming PSC Producer Meetings about his work with a prototype air-filtered #pig transport trailer and improving a portable rapid diagnostic test kit for PEDv. Join us on Apr 8 (Lethbridge), 9 (Red Deer), 10 (Saskatoon) or May 2 (Portage).

Will we see you at the Prairie Swine Centre Producer Meetings? Lots of great presentations on the agenda!

Below is the full agenda and registration information for the two PSC producer meetings in Alberta on April 8 (Lethbridge) and 9 (Red Deer). Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the experts and to catch up with other producers. Register now! #knowledgetransfer #porkindustry

With PigLEARN, companies have the ability to track their employees' learning progress and engage in interactive learning dynamics through quizzes, leaderboards, and achievement recognition. Additionally, all the modules are available in English, French, Spanish, Tagalog, and

Do you have an on-farm emergency plan? Saskatchewan #Pork producers have until the end of this month to qualify for financial assistance from Sask Pork for the establishment of on-farm emergency response plans. Key considerations for your plan should include 🔻

Below is the full agenda and registration information for the PSC producer meeting in Saskatoon on April 10. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the experts and to catch up with other producers. Register now! #knowledgetransfer #porkindustry