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The International Stock Dog Championship Trials get underway in the Brandt Centre this morning.
 
The Chevrolet GMC Arena is going to be busy with the Black Angus show, the Limousin show, and the Red Angus show.
 
Kicking things off in the John Deere Sales Arena is the Maine Anjou Open, followed by the Gelbvieh Sweetheart Parade and Donation Heifer Sale, the Shorthorn sale, Charolais sale, Limousin sale, and then the Polled and Horned Hereford sale.
 
Wrapping things up in the Brandt Centre tonight is the Maple Leaf Finals Rodeo, doors open at 6 with the performance at 7pm.  
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Sow Welfare and Group Housing Systems - Dr. Laya Alves

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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.