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Sow Lameness, Longevity & Temperament Workshops
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We would like to invite you to a workshop dedicated to those involved in the breeding and selection of swine for the future. This workshop provides the latest research into sow lameness, longevity, and temperament and how it can positively impact your selection strategy.
There will be three workshops held throughout Canada.
Tuesday, October 8 - Stratford, Ontario - Arden Park Hotel
Wednesday, October 9 - Levis, Quebec - Hôtel L'Oiselière de Lévis,
Wednesday, October 23 - Winnipeg, Manitoba - Farm and Food Discovery Centre, University of Manitoba
Session 1: New Technologies for Assessing Sow Lameness
Quantitative vs. Qualitative Lameness Assessments,
Dr Laurie Connor, University of Manitoba
Quantitative Lameness Assessment: Employing a Force-Plate Scale,
Dr. Sabine Conte, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Utilizing Kinematics in Detecting Sow Lameness,
Dr. Nicolas Devillers, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
How Sow Lameness in Underestimated and What We Can Do about It?,
Dr. John Deen, University of Minnesota
Session 2: Temperament, Housing Systems and Lameness
Sow Temperament and Housing interactions: Looking to the future,
Dr. Jennifer Brown, Prairie Swine Centre
Housing Design Impacts on Lameness and Longevity of Sows,
Dr. Laurie Connor, University of Manitoba
The impact of hoof trimming on sow lameness,
Dr.Yolande Seddon, Prairie Swine Centre