Research
New Zealand Pork invests in Research both domestically and internationally. Past and present investment areas include: Environment, Biosecurity, Feeding & Nutrition, Biosecurity, Meat Quality and Animal Welfare. To see current and past projects and download reports follow the link.
New Zealand Pork is a core partner of the Australian Pork Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) which is a 7 year research programme funded by Industry Organisations, Central and State Governments and Commercial Companies. For more information and CRC newsletters follow the link
Technology Transfer
An annual programme of technology transfer is developed and delivered in conjunction with Massey University. The programmes vary from interactive workshops to seminars to written material and are aimed at all levels including business owners and employees. To see previous Tech Transfer proceedings and the current programme follow the link.
R&D Briefs
R&D Briefs are 2-4 page occasional technical publications. An R&D Brief may provide a summary of NZPork research projects, address seasonal issues or provide best practice information on a specific topic. Download R&D Briefs
PigLink
PigLink is an annual series of free e-seminars provided to Australian & New Zealand pork producers through the generous financial support of the Pork CRC.
The 2011 program is:
- 24 Feb 2011 Reasonable Expectations for Extending Pig Semen Gary Althouse, University of Pennsylvania, USA
- 20 Apr 2011 The real world of ad libitum feed and water Dr Mike Brumm - Brumm Swine Consultancy, USA
- 15 Jun 2011 Country report - the UK pork industry Dr Mike Varley - BPEX UK
- 17 Aug 2011 Nutrition and management of weaner pigs Prof John Pluske - Murdoch University, WA
- 19 Oct 2011 Virtual piggery visit - outdoor production unit Mr Simon Macgugan, Otway Pork, Vic
- 14 Dec 2011 New developments in breeding herd efficiency Dr Will van Wettere, Univ of Adelaide, SA
This year's and past seminars can be accessed from the website www.piglink.com.au
To get maximum benefit from the presentations you should register with Paul Hughes . Immediately following the presentation registered users phone an 0800 number to join a live phone hook-up to the speaker for a 30-minute Question & Answer session. Users can also e-mail questions to the speaker over the next 5 days. A complete list of Questions & Answers will be published 7 days after each ‘seminar’.
PigLink files are no longer stored on the NZPork website go to the PigLink website to view or download seminars;