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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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Trailer Biosecurity at Harvest Plants - Dr. Lucas Ferreira

Video: Trailer Biosecurity at Harvest Plants - Dr. Lucas Ferreira


In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Lucas Ferreira, a Research Assistant at the University of Minnesota, discusses trailer contamination risks at packing plants. He shares research on pathogen prevalence, seasonal trends, driver biosecurity practices, and factors contributing to contamination during transport. He highlights opportunities to strengthen biosecurity and reduce disease transmission across swine operations. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Trailer washing gaps allow harvest plant contamination to increase pathogen risk before equipment returns to farms or wash facilities."

Meet the guest: Dr. Lucas Ferreira https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-fer... is a veterinarian from Brazil currently pursuing a master's degree at the University of Minnesota. His work focuses on swine pathogen epidemiology, detection, control, and prevalence, with an emphasis on science-driven solutions that improve herd health and biosecurity. Learn more from Dr. Lucas Ferreira on The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.