Researcher, P.Eng., agr., Ph.D.
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This project addresses the risks posed by new breeding practices that were developed to improve animal welfare. An increase in the animals’ movement and the space allotted per animal, as well as the presence of bedding, degrades air quality and affects the health of workers. This project is divided into four main stages:
From 2019 to 2023
Project duration
Livestock production
Activity areas
Air quality, Animal welfare
Services
This project aims to reduce the health risks to workers posed by new breeding practices implemented to improve animal welfare.
Centre de développement du porc du Québec | Centre de recherche en sciences animales de Deschambault | Prairie Swine Centre | Quebec Heart and Lung Institute | University of Saskatchewan
IRDA and CRIUCPQ have been working on developing an air treatment unit to reduce pig farm emissions.
This project will draw recommendations to reduce fugitive emissions through technical means or agricultural practices.
Project to limit the spread of disease and improve biosecurity protocols on farms through improved understanding of emissions and alternate spreading techniques.
Researchers: Patrick Brassard Stéphane Godbout