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Agriculture Roundup for Thursday September 22, 2022

It’s a unique opportunity for anyone interested in the veterinary profession and animal health.

Vetavision at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) will give a behind-the-scenes look at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine.

It is a student-run open house that takes place every two years. The two-day event opens the veterinary college to the public to showcase the veterinary profession and highlight the many roles of veterinarians in animal health, public health, research, industry, and community service.

Vetavision 2022 runs tomorrow and Saturday in Saskatoon, Sask.

René Drolet Consulting Services has been selected to develop the plan to meet Canada’s ambitious goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.

Grain Growers of Canada chair Andre Harpe said the agriculture sector is complex, and continued innovation is critical to achieving sector-wide success.

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Validating Net Energy in Commercial Swine Systems - Gustavo Lima

Video: Validating Net Energy in Commercial Swine Systems - Gustavo Lima


In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Gustavo Lima, PhD candidate at Iowa State University, explains how soybean meal net energy is evaluated using growth assays and calorimetry. He discusses caloric efficiency, validation under commercial conditions, and differences between controlled and real-world environments. Gustavo also highlights practical implications for diet formulation and ingredient valuation. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Indirect calorimetry provides a precise estimation of ingredient energy, yet validation under production conditions remains essential for accurate application in real systems.”

Meet the guest: Gustavo Lima / gustavo-lima-a9867127 is a PhD candidate in Animal Science at Iowa State University, specializing in swine nutrition, ingredient evaluation, and energy metabolism. With over 15 years of experience across Latin America, his work focuses on soybean meal utilization, caloric efficiency, and applied research for commercial production systems.