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Young Guns Contest: Now Accepting Entries

Are you between the ages of eight and 21, and involved in Beef 4-H, junior cattle shows, or beef production? This is your opportunity to win one of three prizes in the Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) Young Guns Contest.

Tell the APB what connects you to the land in Alberta and how beef production and the environment – the land, water and air, conservation and stewardship – are connected. An entry may be submitted as an essay, video, advertisement, presentation, blog post, press release or any other form of communication.

Be creative. Three prizes are available:

1st Place - $1,000
2nd Place - $500
3rd Place - $250
 

Source : Alberta Ag and Forestry

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Alternatives to Antibiotics - Dr. Luciana Rossi

Video: Alternatives to Antibiotics - Dr. Luciana Rossi



In this special re-run episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, we bring back our conversation with Dr. Luciana Rossi, Associate Professor at the University of Milan, who discusses alternatives to antibiotics in swine nutrition. She explores antimicrobial resistance, the role of functional ingredients, and the potential of biochar in improving gut health and sustainability. Tune in now on all major platforms!

"Biochar, a vegetable charcoal produced by pyrolysis, has shown potential in reducing diarrhea incidence and improving gut health in weaning piglets."

Meet the guest: Dr. Luciana Rossi https://www.linkedin.com/in/luciana-r... is an Associate Professor at the University of Milan, specializing in animal nutrition, biotechnology, and innovative feed strategies. Her work focuses on functional ingredients, edible vaccines, and alternatives to antimicrobials to improve swine health and sustainability. Her research advances nutritional solutions that reduce disease risk and environmental impact.