Welcome to the Canadian hub for swine research and development...
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
Swine Innovation Porc's annual health session:
What is the microbiome anyway? Gut health and how it impacts pig production
Updated December 6, 2019
WHEN: January 7, 2020WHERE: Alhambra Room, Banff Springs Hotel, Banff, Alberta
GUEST SPEAKERS:
- Dr. Emma Allen Vercoe
- Dr. John Harding
- Dr. Andrew Van Kessel
This event is free of cost ! To register, please send an email to info@swineinnovationporc.ca
Register early to reserve your seat. It is not to be missed!
WHEN: January 7, 2020
GUEST SPEAKERS:
- Dr. Emma Allen Vercoe
- Dr. John Harding
- Dr. Andrew Van Kessel
New funding opportunities for R&D in the pork sector
Updated December 6, 2019
- Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (launched by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs).
- Innovative Solutions Canada (launched by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada)
Recent Publications
R&D Featured Articles:
- On the Road Again: Health Research Targets Transport (December 2019)
- Finisher Nutrition a Growth Industry (November 2019)
- Health Studies Proceeding at Fever Pitch
(October 2019)
(October 2019)
Farmscape Interviews:
- Increase in Enteric Disease Stimulates Interest in Microbiome (Janaury 23, 2020)
- Research into the Human Microbiome Applicable to Pigs (Janaury 13, 2020)
- 2020 Banff Pork Seminar Audio Special (January 8, 2020)
- Increase in Enteric Disease Stimulates Interest in Microbiome (Janaury 23, 2020)
- Research into the Human Microbiome Applicable to Pigs (Janaury 13, 2020)
- 2020 Banff Pork Seminar Audio Special (January 8, 2020)
Source: Canadian Center for Swine Improvement
Source: Sherbrooke Research & Development Centre
Source: University of Manitoba
Source: University of Saskatchewan
