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Recently Funded Research

Ontario Pork has a call for research proposals once a year. These projects were approved for funding by the board on recommendation of the research committee. If you have questions or need further information about the research posted here please contact Jessica Fox at [email protected]

Recently Funded Research

Aptamer-based multiplex sensing of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea

Project 24-04 - Maria DeRosa, Carleton University

This project proposes the development of an easy-to-use paper-based sensor for the rapid detection of PRRSv and PEDv.

Development of boar taint detection kits for use in commercial packing plants; phase II

Project 24-03 - Maria DeRosa, Carleton University

This research project includes the second phase of this aptamer based boar taint detection technology: optimizing a test kit and validating it against a control assay (ELISA), including with new samples provided by University of Guelph and Conestoga Meat Packers.

An investigation of risk factors for increased sow mortality in Canadian herds, and identification of potential mitigation strategies

Project 24-02 - Yolande Seddon, University of Saskatchewan

This project will investigate relationships between increased mortality rates and causes to environmental, management, and individual sow risk factors, to identify risk factors involved. Based on this, advice will be compiled on potential strategies for reducing mortality and relate the broad...

Sow mortality in Ontario: A comprehensive study to assess trends and to identify risk factors

Project 24-01 - Terri O’Sullivan, University of Guelph

This project will directly address Ontario Pork's research objective to understanding and addressing sow mortality on Ontario swine farms.

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