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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
Poster Session at the Pork Show:
December 11 & 12, 2018 in Quebec City
Posted December 3, 2018
Swine Innovation Porc is proud to partner with the Pork Show to present a poster session highlighting recent research results.
Pork Show participants can view the posters in the Registration Hall of the Quebec Congress Centre throughout the two-day event. Come speak to researchers at the Pork Show during the following times:
December 11:
3 pm to 4 pm
5 pm to 8 pm
December 12:
7:30 am to 9:15 am
1 pm to 2 pm
5 pm to 6 pm
We hope to see you there!
To register for the Pork Show, visit the event website at: www.leporcshow.ca
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:
- Fed Up With High Feed Costs? Chew On This (December 2018)
- Slat Width Study Fills Knowledge Gaps (November 2018)
- Brachyspira 2.0: Novel Disease Needs Novel Approach (November 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
