Research:
Coordination of collaborative research on focused issues
• Members from universities, allied industries, government agencies, and not-for-profit organizations form research advisory committees.
• Issues or problem areas within the swine industry are identified and goals are set accordingly.
• Decisions are made regarding what is currently known within each problem area and what needs more attention.
• With competitiveness in mind, optimum facilities and researchers for conducting specified research within problem areas are located and approached.
• Assistance with the sources and allocation of funds for specified research is accomplished.
• Communication is directed between research projects within problem areas for progress monitoring, information updates, and cooperative support.
• Research findings within each problem area are compiled and distributed. Information distribution is facilitated through an annual research conference, regional swine schools, and the Pork Information Gateway. |
