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CCSI’s mission is to enhance the ability of the Canadian swine industry to compete domestically and abroad, by providing leadership, coordination and services for swine genetic improvement

CCSI is a national non-profit corporation created by the Canadian swine industry to provide leadership, coordination and services for swine genetic improvement in Canada. Main areas of activity include:

Maintenance of national standards for data recording, genetic evaluation and reporting;

Oversight of the national technician accreditation program for ultrasonic measurements on pigs;

Maintenance of a national database with controlled access through the CCSI website;

Coordination of the national swine improvement program in cooperation with member

organizations;

Training, conferences and consultation for members and clients;

Support to the Canadian pork industry on the role of genetics for broader industry goals;

Genetic improvement services for other livestock species; and

Applied research and subsequent development of new tools and services for application in industry.

CCSI is governed by a board of directors appointed by other non-profit industry organizations across Canada who represent genetic suppliers, commercial producers, pork processors and regional swine improvement centres.

On December 15th 2014, CCSI celebrated its 20th year of operations. CCSI has been working closely with swine breeders, producers and other stakeholders for the betterment of the industry as a whole and looks forward to continue to do so for many more years to come.

CCSI was created on December 15, 1994, following privatization of the Canadian Swine Improvement Program from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). CCSI is an example of the successful privatization of a program by AAFC. Since its creation, CCSI has made considerable advances in the scope and quality of its services, while transferring all the related costs to its industry users.