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New Hand at the Helm of Prairie Swine Centre
Posted in: Pork Insight Articles, Production by student on July 25, 2018
Author: Sheri Monk
Reference: Canadian Hog Journal Summer 2018
Summary: Prairie Swine Centre is known for its relationship with producers and the practical approach it takes towards academic research. Over the past 25 years Prairie Swine Centre has been an asset to the swine industry. Late last year CEO Lee Whittington announced that he would be retiring, the new CEO to be appointed was announced early this year as Dr. Murray Pettitt.
Dr. Pettitt is no stranger to Prairie Swine Centre, although this position will be new to him. The position attracted Dr. Pettitt as he believes in practical research. He believes in the mandate of Prairie Swine Centre and that they are providing value to the producers along with other members of the pork value chain.
As of yet Dr. Pettitt has spend a considerable amount of time with the outgoing CEO, Lee Whittington learning the ropes and renewing friendships and working relationships. He has been in information gathering mode so that he can learn everything he can regarding the business and how it works. The production side is something that Pettitt has to take on as well, as a portion of the income of Prairie Swine Centre is due to the sale of market animals.
New Hand at the Helm of the Prairie Swine Centre