Saskatchewan research explores benefits of play and time spent with humans on pig welfare and productivity

Researchers with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) are evaluating the long-term effects on welfare and productivity of providing environmental enhancements to piglets during their first weeks of life. In an effort to improve the lifetime productivity of pigs, researchers with WCVM are exploring the effect of early life management strategies on longer term welfare outcomes.

Industry NewsGuest UserMay 9, 2023Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Siba Khalife, WCVM, Sask Pork

WCVM SMART program expected to increase number of swine vets in Canada

A new initiative being developed by the Western College of Veterinary Medicine will help address the shortage of swine veterinarians across Canada. In response to the shortage, particularly in swine, the Western College of Veterinary Medicine is launching a new swine medicine advancement, recruitment and training, or SMART program.

Industry News, Community NewsGuest UserDecember 16, 2022Sask Pork, Bruce Cochrane, Farmscape, WCVM, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. John Harding, SMART program, Pharmhouse Summer Student Experience Program, Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium

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