Tag: University of Saskatchewan

Animal Health & Veterinary

Canadian university seeks funding for new aquafeed center

If the funding is approved, the University of Saskatchewan would open a new laboratory focused on plant- and insect-based aquafeed by 2025.

November 7, 2022

Animal Health & Veterinary

Pigs fed plant-only diet struggle to recover from disease

Pigs fed a plant-only diet had greater productivity loss and longer recovery times, even with added amino acids, according to new research.

September 28, 2022

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

DON may primarily depress feed intake in growing pigs

A new study suggests the mycotoxin deoxynivalenol reduces growth in pigs primarily by reducing feed intake, but the effect is temporary, and recovery may be possible.

April 22, 2021

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

Study finds pigs may adapt to some DON intake over time

Growing pigs fed chronic low levels of DON do not show continued health effects after initial exposure, according to new research.

December 7, 2020