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Impact Assessment Shows Swine Sector Research Investments Deliver Strong Economic Returns for Canada

Dr. Peter Phillips of the University of Saskatchewan says new research confirms that investments in Canada’s swine sector are generating significant economic returns while strengthening long-term competitiveness and sustainability.

The findings were presented during a national webinar hosted by Swine Innovation Porc and are detailed in the report Research to Results: Measuring the Impact of Pork Research in Canada.

$50 Million Invested — $250 Million Returned

According to Dr. Phillips, the impact assessment examined approximately $50 million in aggregate research investments over the past 13–14 years, with an additional $20 million currently underway but not yet evaluated.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Dustin Oedekoven, Chief Veterinarian at the National Pork Board, explains the producer-led National Swine Health Strategy and why it is essential for improving U.S. swine health. He discussed industry collaboration, the strategy's initial priorities, why PEDV is the first focus for elimination, research initiatives, and the long-term vision for healthier herds. Listen now on all major platforms.

"The National Swine Health Strategy creates a coordinated approach that moves the entire industry toward common health goals."

Meet the guest: Dr. Dustin Oedekoven / dusty-oedekoven-bb0bb7110 is Chief Veterinarian at the National Pork Board, where he leads initiatives to strengthen U.S. swine health through disease prevention, producer collaboration, and the National Swine Health Strategy. With more than 20 years of experience in veterinary public health and regulatory animal health, his work focuses on protecting the U.S. herd from endemic and foreign animal diseases. Listen to Dr. Dustin Oedekoven on The Swine it Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.