Pathogen die-off rate following manure application under Ontario field...
Bacteria including E.coli, Listeria and Salmonella are commonly found in manure, and have the potential to become a human health risk if they contaminate food products. The die-off rates of E.coli,...
View ArticleEnvironmental Compliance Costs and the Competitiveness
This study measured the compliance cost of the current and possible future nutrient management regulations on pig production facilities in Ontario. Two farm types were examined: farrow to finish and...
View ArticleControlling hydrogen sulfide emissions from swine operations
High concentrations of H2S gas are a human and animal health hazard, and can increase the rate of corrosion in barn facilities. Metabolic inhibitors can decrease H2S concentration, but they have not...
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H2S Awareness Training On-Line Course
Hydrogen Sulphine Awareness Training for Liquid Manure Handling Systems The 2-Hour On-Line Workshop Includes Instruction in: Properties of H2S Exposure limits to H2S Detection of H2S Demonstration of...
View ArticleSustainable Intensification -Banff 2017
This lecture focuses on production efficiency and GHG emissions, stating that livestock will need to continue to intensify in order to be able to feed the expected population of 9 billion by 2050....
View ArticleAnimal Proteins Challenging Role in Feeding the Planet -Banff 2017
Sandra Vijn offered 3 key ways to reach the goal of sustainability in agriculture. Engaging platforms and multi-stakeholder initiatives Improved production efficiency Engaging consumers Animal Proteins...
View ArticleFeral Boar: A Potential Serious Threat to Domestic Pig Producers
As of 2013 70% of rural municipalities in Saskatchewan have a high probability of boar presence based on RSPF analysis. These animals are resevoirs and vectors for diseases as well as being highly...
View ArticleFocus on Environmental Issues and Challenges
This presentation outlines manure management, pork supply & demand, welfare, importing & exporting and how these topics relate to environmental impact. Focus on Enviromental Issues and Challenges
View ArticleBALANCING THE AVAILABILITY OF NUTRIENTS IN MANURED SOILS
There is opportunity to make more effective use of manure nutrients through balancing with commercial fertilizer. Important considerations identified so far are: 1) the N:P balance with respect to...
View ArticleEMS Monitoring Project Update
The conclusions for this project from the University of Saskatchewan. • EMS effluent is primarily:ammonium, bicarbonate, chloride and potassium •Ion exchange appears to play an important role • EC...
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