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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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Season 6, Episode 12: Veterinarians’ Perspectives on Managing Swine Herd Health Across All Phases

Video: Season 6, Episode 12: Veterinarians’ Perspectives on Managing Swine Herd Health Across All Phases

Identifying challenges in swine production and turning them into solutions through research and team development is the focus of this episode. Dr. Christine Mainquist-Whigham of Pillen Family Farms and DNA Genetics shares insights on herd health, biosecurity and trial work to improve pig performance. She also discusses her team’s research philosophy, how they evaluate rate of investment and how they gather feedback from employees to address challenges and maintain herd health across all phases of production. Dr. Carlos Roudergue of Country View Family Farms discusses the growing complexity of swine production, especially as technology increases and employee interaction decreases. He also shares how their workforce is shifting toward more specialized roles to support herd health and efficiency.