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Alberta Pork AGM Just 2 Weeks Away

Alberta Pork's AGM is just two weeks away. It's one event you don't want to miss.
 
The one-day event begins with registration on Thursday, November 5, at 9:30 a.m., with the business meeting starting at 10:00 a.m.
 
Following the meeting, you are invited to join us for a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres from 4:30 – 7:00 pm.
 
In addition to updates from our chairman and executive director, we will address three issues that currently have a significant impact on producers and continue to grow in importance: Farm safety, labour and domestic marketing.
 
“We’re pleased to have some great speakers this year and some critical topics that people need to know about to thrive in the modern pork industry,” said Executive Director Darcy Fitzgerald.
 
There is no fee for registration.
 
Source : AlbertaPork

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Laya Alves from the University of São Paulo, in Brazil, discusses how animal welfare regulations are evolving globally and their impact on pig production systems. She explains challenges in group housing, pain management, and euthanasia decisions, while highlighting the role of training and management in improving outcomes and economic sustainability. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Translating welfare requirements into daily farm routines without compromising economic sustainability remains one of the biggest challenges faced by producers globally today."

Meet the guest: Dr. Laya Alves / laya-kannan is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of São Paulo, Brazil, focusing on animal welfare in pig production, including pain management, euthanasia, and economic decision making. Her work integrates welfare science with practical farm management and sustainability. She collaborates globally to develop applied tools for producers.