Grants and Contributions:
Title:
New selection tools to improve piglet pre-weaning survival
Agreement Number:
ASP-201
Agreement Value:
$315,231.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2021 - Mar 31, 2023
Description:
The objective of this project is to explore factors impacting piglet mortality between birth and weaning, identify new selection criteria based on sow and piglet characteristics and their interactions using novel technologies and sow barn automation, and develop selection tools for improved survival to weaning.
Organization:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Expected Results:
Knowledge of innovative technologies, products, practices, processes and services is transferred to the sector
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1A0C6
Reference Number:
235-2021-2022-Q2-00025
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
898461769
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Canadian Centre for Swine Improvement Inc.
Program:
AgriScience Program - Project Component
Program Purpose:
AgriScience Program Project component accelerate the pace of innovation by providing funding and support for pre-commercial science activities and cutting-edge research that benefits the agriculture and agri-food sector and Canadians.
NAICS Code:
1122