Genetics for Swine Production What's in it for the Producer?       Proceedings in one file(7.6MB) Proceedings in separate files: 1.  The importance of genetic improvement from the packer�s perspective(320KB) Dr. John Webb, Director, Genetics and Science, Maple Leaf Foods Inc. 2.  Traceability � an update on what�s happening in Canada(146KB) Eric Aubin, Hog Production Analyst, Canadian Pork Council (CPC) 3.   The power of the whole industry working together - the Quebec example(3004KB) Pierre Falardeau, General Manager, Centre de d�veloppement du porc du Qu�bec inc. (CDPQ) 4.  Genetic selection for a Kinder Gentler Pig (KGP)(681KB) Dr. William Muir, Professor, Purdue University, USA 5.   Country of origin labeling (COOL) and other trade issues: A perspective from the United States(678KB) Mark McConnell, Senior Partner, Hogan & Hartson LLP, Washington, DC, USA 6.   The Big Hog Cycle � what goes down,must go up Text(103KB), Presentation (103KB) John Bancroft, Swine Grower-Finisher Specialist, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF) 7.   "Tools of the Trade� � helping producers maximize genetic performance in a closed herd Text(88KB), Presentation(146KB) Rob Gribble, Commercial Swine Specialist, Ontario Swine Improvement (OSI) 8.  Feeding to maximize your grid � seeing the results with OINK(378KB) Janice Murphy, Swine Nutritionist, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF) 9.  Value of cross-breeding and genetic improvement for the producer(303KB) Brian Sullivan, General Manager, Canadian Centre for Swine Improvement (CCSI) 10.   Swine Improvement Program 11.   Genetic Evaluation Services 12.   Research and Development 13.   Commercial Testing