The directors of the SLFA represent a cross-section of pork producers and industry personnel. The current executive consists of thirteen directors, seven pork producers and six industry representatives, that have a keen interest in liquid feeding. The mandate of the SLFA is to facilitate the transfer of current information and future developments in swine liquid feeding technology to those interested in pork production.

While European technology has been extensively adopted for swine liquid feeding systems, more information is still required to address local issues that are perhaps unique to Ontario. These include the use of high moisture corn, the availability and value of co-products, animal health and safety issues, regulations governing use of co-products and standard operating procedures.

The objectives of the SLFA are:

1. To identify and transfer present and future liquid feed technology for swine.
2. To enhance pork quality.
3. To develop liquid feeding standards and protocols.
4. To explore alternative feedstuffs.

The current general understanding under which the SLFA works is as follows:

• Currently working with the Univ. of Guelph to develop research.
• Exploring the availability and use of co-products.
• Four executive and two producer information meetings each year.
• Producer benefits include:
  • Improved herd health
  • Significant cost savings
  • Being informed of latest technology
  • Products and trends
  • Membership fee is $50 per producer per year.