8 The Trusted Source for Canada’s Pork Producers Better Pork | October 2024 Let her robust genetic nature nurture more pigs and profits for you. NATUREVS.& Camborough® Learn how PIC is strengthening the natural mothering ability of the Camborough® with cutting-edge technologies. PIC.com | 800-661-1543 PIC.ca.info@genusplc.com ©PIC 2024. accounts for about 8.1 per cent of Canada’s total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Nationally, swine manure in Canada is estimated to emit 1,700 kilotonnes CO2-equivalent of methane annually, which exceeds emissions from cattle or dairy manure. Clouding the picture, though, is the uncertainty around these emission estimates, thanks largely to the lack of precise Canadian-specific data. Since you can only address what you know to be true, scientists are seeking more precise information with the project “Improving Swine ManureDigestate Management Practices Towards Carbon Neutrality With Net Zero Emission Concepts.” “While the management of manure can be demanding and expensive for swine operations, it may also be viewed as an opportunity for GHG mitigation, as manure storage is an emission source built and managed by swine producers,” says Dr. Rajinikanth Rajagopal, research scientist with AAFC at the Sherbrooke Research and Development Centre in Sherbrooke, Que. Rajagopal’s co-lead on the study is Dr. Andrew VanderZaag, research scientist with AAFC at the Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa, Ont. Moreover, the majority of methane emissions from manure occur during a short period in the summer, which could potentially be mitigated with targeted intervention. Also, the methane potential of manure can be harnessed through anaerobic digestion (AD) systems (also known as biodiSPOTLIGHT ON PORK RESEARCH Information is plentiful in today’s modern world. But as a pork producer, your valuable time is more limited than ever. As much as you might need new information, Better Pork also gives you insight and understanding. We put the information into context, give it theoretical framing and suggest ways to act on it. Better Pork is the discerning farmer’s trusted source for insight, analysis and investigative reporting about Canada’s pork industry. We believe we need to earn your trust, with every magazine. It’s our solemn vow to Canada’s pork producers and ag community. VENTILATION 2020 PRODUCTION AGMANIFEST HOG BARN MANAGERS PRECISION FEEDING Gestation Programs IMPROVING RESILIENCE Research Efforts 16 50 HIGH-FIBRE SOW DIETS *GTF $GPGƓVU PIGLET MORTALITY Preventing Losses 30 34 6 FEBRUARY 2020 $8 Rajinikanth Rajagopal Andrew VanderZaag
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