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Acceligen successfully breeds gene-edited pigs with PRRS resistance

Acceligen, a leading innovator in sustainable agriculture, is proud to announce the breeding of gene-edited pigs with resistance to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome. This breakthrough represents a significant step forward in the pursuit for sustainable and ethical pork production.

PRRS is the most devastating disease to the swine industry in the United States, affecting not only the productivity of pigs, but also their health and wellness.  This regularly occurring and complex disease has been documented to cause an estimated $500 million USD of losses to the pork producers, thus affecting the food security of countless people around the world.

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Welfare That Works on Farm - Dr. Anna Wallenbeck

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Anna Wallenbeck from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences discusses how producers can evaluate and improve pig welfare in practice. She discusses group housing, social behavior, transport, slaughter practices, welfare regulations, and production economics. Dr. Wallenbeck also examines how management decisions influence pig welfare and farm competitiveness. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Animal welfare legislation is one animal protection measure, but we still have to look at the animals to understand their actual welfare.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Anna Wallenbeck is an Associate Professor in Animal Production Systems, Senior Lecturer in Animal Welfare, and Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Her work connects animal welfare, production systems, and practical solutions for livestock farming. Learn more from Dr. Anna Wallenbeck on The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, available on all major platforms.