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Swine Innovation Porc is a non-profit corporation committed to facilitating research in the Canadian swine sector. Our main objective is to enhance the profitability and sustainability of the pork industry by supporting the development of the most innovative technologies that will benefit the pork value chain.
News & Events
The CMSA announces scholarship program
Posted November 21, 2018
The Canadian Meat Science Association is offering four scholarships for graduate and undergraduate students in meat science research. The purpose of the scholarships is to promote quality education and development of meat science research in Canada.
The deadline to send in your applications is February 22, 2019.
Click here to learn more...
UPCOMING EVENT: “African Swine Fever & Antibiotic Use: What You Need to Know”
Posted October 18, 2018
Swine Innovation Porc is once again hosting a special health session before the 2019 Banff Pork Seminar. Join us in Banff to get the most up-to-date information from top industry experts on African Swine Fever and antibiotic use.
The event is free of cost and will take place on January 8, 2019 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Banff Springs Hotel.
To register, please send an email to info@swineinnovationporc.ca.
Register early to reserve your seat. It is not to be missed!
Click here to see the event program…
Group Sow Housing & Management Seminar
in Stratford, Ontario on December 4, 2018
Posted October 5, 2018This seminar will feature practical information on various aspects of group housing.
The program will focus on overcoming many of the common challenges that arise with group housing, as well as management techniques to help make the transition period and years to follow smooth for you and your herd.
Registration required!
Click here to see the event details and how to register.
Recent Publications
R&D Featured Articles:
- Slat Width Study Fills Knowledge Gaps (November 2018)
- Brachyspira 2.0: Novel Disease Needs Novel Approach (November 2018)
- Got Milk? Mammary Research Yielding Results (October 2018)
Farmscape Interviews:
- Research Cluster Approach to Agricultural Research Offers Advantages (November 14, 2018)
- Finding Alternatives to Antibiotics Among Top Research Priorities (November 9, 2018)
- Rubberised Concrete Floor Coverings Offer Potential to Improve Sow Foot Health (October 30, 2018)
Source: Canadian Center for Swine Improvement
Source: Sherbrooke Research & Development Centre
Source: University of Manitoba
Source: University of Saskatchewan
