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FarmTech Expects Big Crowds

Three days of agriculture meetings get underway in the provincial capital Tuesday at FarmTech.
 
Billed as Canada’s premier crop production and farm management conference the gathering features speakers from almost all ag disciplines covering the latest in technology, environment, agronomy and farm business management.
 
Among those who'll be speaking are Timothy Caulfield, a professor of health, law and science policy, Jason Lusk, a food and agricultural economist and Dr. Kimberley Amirault-Ryan, a Performance Consultant to the NHL, NBA and Olympians.
 
Many will be taking in the agricultural showcase which is home to the most innovative companies displaying their products and services.
 
The Alberta Wheat Commission will also be holding its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday January 29, at 9:45 a.m.
 
Everything is taking place at the Edmonton Expo Centre.
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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.