Environment - Other
Pork Checkoff Research
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Swine Health - General Disease
Evaluation of a new vaccine approach against mycoplasma pneumonia
Effect of ozonation on odor and the concentration of odorous organic compounds in air in a swine housing facility
This study reports the effect of ozone on odor thresholds and the concentration of selected odorous organic compounds in a swine housing facility. This study was conducted in four rooms that each...
Agronomic Feasibility of Growing Low-Phytate Corn
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Environment - Air
Impact of Odor and Dust on Pig Performance
Impact of Odor and Dust on Pig Performance
A research project to determine whether ozonation of air in a swine nursery has impact on dust, odor, and pig performance was undertaken at the Michigan State
University swine research facility. One...
Environment - Manure Storage / Application
Effect of dietary boron supplementation on posphorus and nitrogen excretion in the growing pig.
Effect of dietary boron supplementation on phosphorus and nitrogen excretion in the growing pig
An experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of dietary boron (B) on growth performance, bone mechanical properties, and calcium, phosphorous, and nitrogen metabolism in pigs. Thirty-six...
Pork Quality
PSE Development and Detection
Environment - Air
