Dr. Chris
Byra
Although dairying dominates at Greenbelt,
Chris took an interest in swine medicine and production in
the early 1980’s and services most of the Fraser Valley hog
farms. He is experienced with swine AI technology,
reproduction, swine operation data analysis using PigCHAMPtm, spreadsheets used to perform financial analyses,
health and nutrition programs and has consulted with most
small and large producers in B.C. as well as breeding
companies for 15 years.
Having participated as a speaker and writer for many swine
extension activities throughout Western Canada, Chris was a
member of the Swine Technical Group at the Veterinary
Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO), a multidisciplinary
problem solving group. In that capacity he co-authored the
widely used Farrowing Barn, Weaner Barn Bulletins and the
Dry Sow Barn Design and Management Bulletin. In addition
he is one of the founding members and co-author of the
Canadian Swine Forum, a bi-monthly newsletter written for
Canadian pig farmers regarding health, production and
financial issues. Thirteen swine veterinarians from across
Canada provide refereed articles for the publication.
Validation of farms for the Canadian Quality Assurance
program and providing financial management services,
following the completion of an MBA from the University of
Guelph, are his current endeavors. Swine production
was always progressive in areas of diagnostics, health
management programs and structure of production systems. The challenge has been enjoyable and a tremendous experience
to be applied to other types of agriculture.
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