Biotechnology - Cloning a stress-related gene in swine and it’s impact on meat quality; this gene’s expression in animals of different ages and of different body compositions.

The impact of a stress-related gene on reproduction and growth/development in swine.

Sustainable Agriculture - Comparison of Hoop structure and conventional housing on finishing swine performance – a demonstration project.

Using artificial insemination for profitable small farm swine production systems-AI demonstration workshops.

SHEEP AND GOATS

Biotechnology - Genes/genetics impacting meat quality in goats and sheep; genetic selection.

Sustainable Agriculture - Reproduction and out of season breeding; early postpartum rebreeding; nutrition and economics of feeding; parasite control solutions including pasture rotation, multi-species grazing and forage selection as well as breeding stock selection;  breeds for profitable pasture production systems