Research

Saskatchewan’s hog producers are committed to continuous advancements animal care, swine health and nutrition and new technology and financially contribute to numerous provincial and national research programs and organizations.

University of Saskatchewan

College of Agriculture and Bioresources

Western College of Veterinary Medicine

Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization

 

Prairie Swine Centre

Prairie Swine Centre     

Swine Innovation Porc

Swine Innovation Porc is a not-for-profit corporation committed to facilitating research in the Canadian swine sector. Its 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.

Swine Innovation Porc News

Swine Cluster Research Program: 2018-2023  Read more

Research projects cover the following priority areas:

African Swine Fever Research Priorities

National Pork Research Priorities: 2018-2023

  • Responsible Use of Antibiotics

  • Improving Pig Health

  • Reducing Feed Costs and Improving Feed Efficiency

  • Pig Reproduction

  • Environmental Sustainability

  • Industry Sustainability and Competitiveness

  • International Marketing of Canadian Pork (Confidence in Quality)

  • Consumer Diet and Health

  • Animal Welfare and Behaviour