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Swine Innovation Porc Celebrates Milestones in 2023-24 Annual Report

Swine Innovation Porc (SIP) is excited to announce the release of its 2023-24 Annual Report, which highlights significant advancements and achievements in the pork sector over the past year. This report marks a pivotal moment for SIP as it outlines the collaborative efforts and strategic initiatives that are shaping the future of pork production in Canada and beyond.

Central to this year’s report is the successful launch of Swine Cluster 4, a critical research initiative designed to address the evolving challenges in the industry. The report also introduces SIP’s 2023-28 Strategic Plan, a comprehensive roadmap aimed at fostering innovation and enhancing sustainability across the sector.

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Season 6, Episode 12: Veterinarians’ Perspectives on Managing Swine Herd Health Across All Phases

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Identifying challenges in swine production and turning them into solutions through research and team development is the focus of this episode. Dr. Christine Mainquist-Whigham of Pillen Family Farms and DNA Genetics shares insights on herd health, biosecurity and trial work to improve pig performance. She also discusses her team’s research philosophy, how they evaluate rate of investment and how they gather feedback from employees to address challenges and maintain herd health across all phases of production. Dr. Carlos Roudergue of Country View Family Farms discusses the growing complexity of swine production, especially as technology increases and employee interaction decreases. He also shares how their workforce is shifting toward more specialized roles to support herd health and efficiency.