﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:12:04 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>Ontario Pork</title><link>https://main.ontariopork.on.ca:443/Research/Active-Research/rss/3983</link><atom:link href="https://main.ontariopork.on.ca:443/Research/Active-Research/rss/3983" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Digital Marketing]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Aptamer-based multiplex sensing of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea]]></title><link>https://main.ontariopork.on.ca/Research/Active-Research/aptamer-based-multiplex-sensing-of-porcine-reproductive-and-respiratory-syndrome-and-porcine-epidemic-diarrhea</link><description><![CDATA[ This project proposes the development of an easy-to-use paper-based sensor for the rapid detection of PRRSv and PEDv. 

 Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRSv) and Porcine Epidemic ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://main.ontariopork.on.ca/Research/Active-Research/aptamer-based-multiplex-sensing-of-porcine-reproductive-and-respiratory-syndrome-and-porcine-epidemic-diarrhea</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[6e47dce3-0289-4835-93f5-5806b103185a-1285]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Digital Marketing]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Development of boar taint detection kits for use in commercial packing plants; phase II]]></title><link>https://main.ontariopork.on.ca/Research/Active-Research/development-of-boar-taint-detection-kits-for-use-in-commercial-packing-plants-phase-ii</link><description><![CDATA[ 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 ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://main.ontariopork.on.ca/Research/Active-Research/development-of-boar-taint-detection-kits-for-use-in-commercial-packing-plants-phase-ii</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[6e47dce3-0289-4835-93f5-5806b103185a-1284]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Digital Marketing]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[An investigation of risk factors for increased sow mortality in Canadian herds, and identification of potential mitigation strategies]]></title><link>https://main.ontariopork.on.ca/Research/Active-Research/an-investigation-of-risk-factors-for-increased-sow-mortality-in-canadian-herds-and-identification-of-potential-mitigation-strategies</link><description><![CDATA[ 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 ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://main.ontariopork.on.ca/Research/Active-Research/an-investigation-of-risk-factors-for-increased-sow-mortality-in-canadian-herds-and-identification-of-potential-mitigation-strategies</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[6e47dce3-0289-4835-93f5-5806b103185a-1283]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Digital Marketing]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Sow mortality in Ontario: A comprehensive study to assess trends and to identify risk factors]]></title><link>https://main.ontariopork.on.ca/Research/Active-Research/sow-mortality-in-ontario-a-comprehensive-study-to-assess-trends-and-to-identify-risk-factors</link><description><![CDATA[ This project will directly address Ontario Pork's research objective to understanding and addressing sow mortality on Ontario swine farms. 

 The Canadian pig industry has undergone major changes ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://main.ontariopork.on.ca/Research/Active-Research/sow-mortality-in-ontario-a-comprehensive-study-to-assess-trends-and-to-identify-risk-factors</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[6e47dce3-0289-4835-93f5-5806b103185a-1282]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[admin-main]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Development of an in vitro / in vivo correlation method to assess the efficiency of oral drug release from oral medications in swine - Phase 1b: Restoring drug release]]></title><link>https://main.ontariopork.on.ca/Research/Active-Research/development-of-an-in-vitro-in-vivo-correlation-method-to-assess-the-efficiency-of-oral-drug-release-from-oral-medications-in-swine-phase-1b-restoring-drug-release</link><description><![CDATA[  Dr. Jerome del Castillo , University de Montreal  
Canadian pork producers use medicated feeds to combat disease and improve performance of swine herds. In the initial phase of our research ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2021 23:16:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://main.ontariopork.on.ca/Research/Active-Research/development-of-an-in-vitro-in-vivo-correlation-method-to-assess-the-efficiency-of-oral-drug-release-from-oral-medications-in-swine-phase-1b-restoring-drug-release</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[6e47dce3-0289-4835-93f5-5806b103185a-1042]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[admin-main]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Ultrasonographic determination of chemical composition and physical properties of meat in fattener pigs]]></title><link>https://main.ontariopork.on.ca/Research/Active-Research/ultrasonographic-determination-of-chemical-composition-and-physical-properties-of-meat-in-fattener-pigs</link><description><![CDATA[  Dr. Pawel Bartlewski , University of Guelph 
To provide high quality products to consumers, it is necessary for the food industry to obtain reliable information on factors influencing meat quality ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2021 22:59:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://main.ontariopork.on.ca/Research/Active-Research/ultrasonographic-determination-of-chemical-composition-and-physical-properties-of-meat-in-fattener-pigs</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[6e47dce3-0289-4835-93f5-5806b103185a-1041]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[admin-main]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Development of an in vitro / in vivo correlation method to assess the efficiency of oral drug release from oral medications in swine - Phase 2: Water medication]]></title><link>https://main.ontariopork.on.ca/Research/Active-Research/development-of-an-in-vitro-in-vivo-correlation-method-to-assess-the-efficiency-of-oral-drug-release-from-oral-medications-in-swine-phase-2-water-medication</link><description><![CDATA[  Dr. Jerome del Castillo , University de Montreal 
 
Swine producers most often give medications to their pigs either in feed or drinking water. In the previous phase of this research project, we ...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2021 22:31:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://main.ontariopork.on.ca/Research/Active-Research/development-of-an-in-vitro-in-vivo-correlation-method-to-assess-the-efficiency-of-oral-drug-release-from-oral-medications-in-swine-phase-2-water-medication</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[6e47dce3-0289-4835-93f5-5806b103185a-1039]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[admin-main]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Improvement of feed efficiency in Canadian swine industry through genomics and machine learning]]></title><link>https://main.ontariopork.on.ca/Research/Active-Research/improvement-of-feed-efficiency-in-canadian-swine-industry-through-genomics-and-machine-learning</link><description><![CDATA[  Dr. Yones Miar , Dalhousie Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Animal Science and Aquaculture 
 
Feed is the largest cost of pork production in Canada and therefore improving feed efficiency ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2021 22:16:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://main.ontariopork.on.ca/Research/Active-Research/improvement-of-feed-efficiency-in-canadian-swine-industry-through-genomics-and-machine-learning</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[6e47dce3-0289-4835-93f5-5806b103185a-1037]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Digital Marketing]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Disruption of swine production and marketing in Ontario due to infectious diseases in swine and human populations: impact and mitigation strategies]]></title><link>https://main.ontariopork.on.ca/Research/Active-Research/disruption-of-swine-production-and-marketing-in-ontario-due-to-infectious-diseases-in-swine-and-human-populations-impact-and-mitigation-strategies</link><description><![CDATA[ The overall objective is to construct a simulation model that will estimate production impact of disruption in swine marketing in Ontario and propose mitigation strategies that could minimize impact ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2020 20:47:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://main.ontariopork.on.ca/Research/Active-Research/disruption-of-swine-production-and-marketing-in-ontario-due-to-infectious-diseases-in-swine-and-human-populations-impact-and-mitigation-strategies</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[6e47dce3-0289-4835-93f5-5806b103185a-1190]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[admin-main]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Improving post-weaning performance of nursery pigs through a feeding system designed to be compatible with normal weaned pig feeding behavior]]></title><link>https://main.ontariopork.on.ca/Research/Active-Research/improving-post-weaning-performance-of-nursery-pigs-through-a-feeding-system-designed-to-be-compatible-with-normal-weaned-pig-feeding-behavior</link><description><![CDATA[ The stress of weaning commonly results in the need for prophylactic and therapeutic antibiotics in young pigs. One component of this stress is the negative energy balance experienced by young pigs ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2020 21:54:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://main.ontariopork.on.ca/Research/Active-Research/improving-post-weaning-performance-of-nursery-pigs-through-a-feeding-system-designed-to-be-compatible-with-normal-weaned-pig-feeding-behavior</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[6e47dce3-0289-4835-93f5-5806b103185a-896]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>