In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Caio Silva from Londrina State University in Brazil, shares vital insights into modern sow productivity and health challenges. He examines key factors, including oxidative stress, immunity, and nutritional strategies, that impact sow longevity and piglet robustness. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The modern sow reaches high production levels, but this is often followed by health and longevity challenges."

Meet the guest: Dr. Caio Abércio da Silva holds a DVM and earned his M.S. in Food Technology and Ph.D. in Animal Science. He has over 38 years of teaching experience at Londrina State University in Brazil, where he now teaches in the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science. He also leads AKEI Animal Research, a company focused on swine studies.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:01) Introduction
• (03:44) Sow productivity
• (06:51) Oxidative stress explained
• (08:59) Nutritional strategies
• (12:24) Piglet immunity focus
• (20:00) Feed additives' role
• (21:46) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Wayne Lees, coordinator for Squeal on Pigs Manitoba, discusses the challenges of controlling invasive wild pigs. He covers the environmental, economic, and safety risks associated with wild pigs, and explains the innovative methods being used to track and manage their population. Learn about the unique climate challenges of wild pig eradication in Canada and how the efforts might serve as a model for other regions. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Wild pigs pose significant environmental risks, including destroying ecosystems and carrying animal diseases like African swine fever."

Meet the guest: Dr. Wayne Lees holds a DVM from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine and a Master’s degree in veterinary epidemiology from the Ontario Veterinary College. With extensive experience in veterinary practice, government, and academia, he now coordinates Squeal on Pigs Manitoba. The initiative aims to control and eliminate invasive wild pigs from Manitoba.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:38) Introduction
• (01:58) Why wild pigs matter
• (03:36) Wild pig population trends
• (04:58) Preferred habitats
• (06:25) Geographic challenges
• (17:53) Emerging technologies in control
• (25:19) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this special rerun episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Antonio Velarde, a senior scientist in Animal Welfare at IRTA, shares practical insights into improving animal welfare in swine production. From pain assessment techniques to advancements in group housing systems, Dr. Velarde provides strategies tailored to the swine industry. Listen now on your favorite platform to learn more about innovative ways to enhance swine welfare!

"Animal welfare is the physical and mental state of the animal about the conditions in which it lives."

Meet the guest: Dr. Antonio Velarde is a senior scientist in Animal Welfare at IRTA in Catalonia, Spain. With over two decades of research experience, he specializes in animal behavior, health, and science-based welfare assessment. He holds advanced degrees in veterinary and animal sciences and contributes significantly to European swine welfare policy.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:37) Introduction
• (00:55) Animal welfare
• (03:04) Measurement techniques
• (08:30) Technology & welfare
• (14:17) Group housing
• (22:24) Tail docking
• (26:34) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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