To increase net income by at least $2 per pig sold.

Objective 1
To increase net income through the development of feeding programs which emphasize economic efficiency and final product quality.

Objective 2
To maximize the economic value gained from feeding locally available ingredients and ingredient fractions by characterizing and modifying their nutritional and functional characteristics.

Objective 3
To reduce hog production costs by optimizing the physical environment in commercial hog barns.

To address sustainability issues related to animal welfare and the environment

Objective 4
To ensure that the animal care and welfare interests of pigs, producers and the marketplace are met in a productive and profitable manner through the development of acceptable housing and management systems and practices.

Objective 5
To improve indoor air quality through the development of economical and practical techniques ensuring the health and safety of barn workers and animals.

Objective 6
To reduce odour and gas emissions or improve nutrient and water management by developing in-barn operating systems and management procedures that ensure the long-term environmental sustainability and acceptability of pork production.