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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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Do Stress-Resilient Sows Raise Better Piglets? - Dr. Andrea Luttman

Video: Do Stress-Resilient Sows Raise Better Piglets? - Dr. Andrea Luttman?



In this special rerun episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Andrea Luttman from Michigan State University explores how gestational social stress affects sow resilience and piglet development. She explains physiological indicators like cortisol patterns, behavioral differences, and their implications for long-term performance. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Resilience to stress means animals are either minimally affected or can recover quickly after experiencing a stressor.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Andrea Luttman / andrea-luttman-47ab74171 is an Assistant Professor at Michigan State University specializing in swine production systems management. She earned her Ph.D. in Genetics and Genome Sciences and focuses her research on swine physiology and stress resilience. Her work examines social stress in gestating sows, offspring development, breeding herd longevity, and gene-environment interactions to improve production efficiency and sustainability. Hear Dr. Luttman on The Swine it Canada Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.