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U of S Signs MOU With Agtech Accelerator

The Agtech Accelerator, launched earlier this year, is a venture-capital-backed accelerator.

 The University of Saskatchewan has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Agtech Accelerator.

Agtech Accelerator focuses on assisting early-stage start-ups that are working on agricultural problems globally through innovation and technological advances.

The accelerator provides companies with the tools they need to grow, secure capital and create high-quality job opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students.

The partnerships between the University of Saskatchewan and the Agtech Accelerator is based on a three-year agreement.

This year, the U of S will provide $20,000, with a potential total investment of up to $180,000 throughout the agreement.

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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.