🇨🇦 The Swine it Podcast Show Canada

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Ali Alameer from the University of Salford discusses how AI and machine vision are being applied to swine farming. He explains how non-invasive camera systems can monitor pig behavior to detect health and welfare issues, creating early warning systems for farmers. Learn how AI can help revolutionize farm management and improve animal care. Listen now on all major platforms! "AI and machine vision can help detect subtle changes in behavior, predicting health issues before they become severe." Meet the guest: Dr. Ali Alameer [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-alameer/] is a Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Salford, UK. His research focuses on using AI and machine vision to monitor pig behavior, aiming to enhance animal welfare through early disease detection. Dr. Alameer's work bridges AI technology and agriculture, making significant contributions to precision livestock farming. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! [https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+swine+it+canada+podcast] What you will learn: * (00:00) Highlight * (00:37) Introduction * (04:14) AI & machine vision * (08:22) Pig behavior and AI * (10:44) Systems for farmers * (17:57) Advances in tracking technology * (25:37) Ethical AI in animal care * (29:41) Final questions The Swine it Podcast Show Canada is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Swine Veterinary Partners [https://www.swinevp.ca/] - dsm-firmenich [http://dsm-firmenich.com/hy-d] 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada [https://www.wisenetix.com/swineit-ca] Instagram: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada [https://www.instagram.com/swineitcanada/] LinkedIn: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/90783050/admin/feed/posts/]

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Eduardo Beltranena explains the benefits of feeding faba beans to pigs. He discusses inclusion rates, nutritional comparisons with cereals, cultivar selection, and how frost-damaged beans can still be effectively utilized. Listen now on all major platforms! "Faba beans provide both starch and protein, competing directly with cereals in swine diets." Meet the guest: Dr. Eduardo Beltranena [https://www.linkedin.com/in/eduardo-beltranena-61660a1b2/] holds a Ph.D. in nutrition and reproduction interactions from the University of Alberta and currently serves as Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist at North Carolina State University. His work focuses on improving swine nutrition using regional feedstuffs, optimizing nitrogen use, and supporting Spanish-speaking workers in US pork operations.  Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! [https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+swine+it+canada+podcast] What you will learn: * (00:00) Highlight * (00:52) Introduction * (05:17) Faba bean nutrition * (13:04) Inclusion rate limits * (16:00) Frost-damaged beans * (24:28) Cultivar recommendations * (30:17) Cost comparisons * (35:58) Final three questions The Swine it Podcast Show Canada is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Swine Veterinary Partners [https://www.swinevp.ca/] - dsm-firmenich [http://dsm-firmenich.com/hy-d] 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada [https://www.wisenetix.com/swineit-ca] Instagram: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada [https://www.instagram.com/swineitcanada/] LinkedIn: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/90783050/admin/feed/posts/]

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Karolína Steinerová explores how promoting play behavior in pigs supports welfare, resilience, and growth performance. She discusses her PhD research findings, the practical application of enrichment materials, and the role of positive emotional states in disease resistance. Learn how welfare can drive productivity in swine herds. Listen now on all major platforms! "Enhancing animal welfare is not only about reducing negative experiences but about providing animals with positive ones like play." Meet the guest: Dr. Karolína Steinerová [https://www.linkedin.com/in/karol%C3%ADna-steinerov%C3%A1-b9b03a223/] holds a BSc in Animal Protection and Welfare, an MSc in Animal Science from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, and a PhD in Swine Behaviour and Welfare from the University of Saskatchewan. She currently manages Producer Services at Sask Pork, leading on-farm animal welfare programs and education. Click here to read the full research articles: Rearing pigs with play opportunities: the effects on disease resilience in pigs experimentally inoculated with PRRSV [https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/veterinary-science/articles/10.3389/fvets.2024.1460993/full] The promotion of play behaviour in grow-finish pigs: The relationship between behaviours indicating positive experience and physiological measures [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0168159124001114?via%3Dihub=] Exploring the effect of play on heart rate variability as a measure of positive emotional states in pigs [https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/veterinary-science/articles/10.3389/fvets.2025.1518153/full] Regular play opportunities during the grow-finish phase improve pig trainability and learning in a cognitive bias test [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0168159124003502?via%3Dihub=] Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! [https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+swine+it+canada+podcast] What you will learn: * (00:00) Highlight * (01:13) Introduction * (03:09) Career in animal behavior * (10:41) Emotional health indicators * (13:44) Welfare and immune response * (17:18) Practical enrichment tools * (25:47) Knowledge transfer strategies * (34:03) Final three questions The Swine it Podcast Show Canada is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Swine Veterinary Partners [https://www.swinevp.ca/] - dsm-firmenich [http://dsm-firmenich.com/hy-d] 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada [https://www.wisenetix.com/swineit-ca] Instagram: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada [https://www.instagram.com/swineitcanada/] LinkedIn: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/90783050/admin/feed/posts/]

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Anja Strathe from the University of Copenhagen unpacks key challenges and opportunities in sow feeding and nutrition. She discusses strategies for enhancing birth weight, the value of transition diets, and the role of amino acids and fiber in sow feeding. Learn how precision feeding can improve sow health and lactation and reduce mortality. Listen now on all major platforms! "Feeding glucose-rich diets one week before mating increased litter size from 22 to 23 piglets." Meet the guest: Dr. Anja Varmløse Strathe [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anja-v-strathe-6556a716/] is an Associate Professor in Porcine Nutrition at the University of Copenhagen. She has worked with sow nutrition for over a decade in Denmark and the U.S. Dr. Anja earned her MSc in Agronomy and PhD from the University of Copenhagen. Her focus includes fundamental studies on sow physiology and applied nutrition research in partnership with the swine industry. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! [https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+swine+it+canada+podcast] What you will learn: * (00:00) Highlight * (00:55) Introduction * (03:51) Improving piglet birthweight * (09:23) Nutritional strategies * (12:24) Transition feeding insights * (14:00) Fiber sources in diets * (18:21) Piglet nutrition strategies * (26:43) Closing thoughts The Swine it Podcast Show Canada is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Swine Veterinary Partners [https://www.swinevp.ca/] - dsm-firmenich [http://dsm-firmenich.com/hy-d] 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada [https://www.wisenetix.com/swineit-ca] Instagram: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada [https://www.instagram.com/swineitcanada/] LinkedIn: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/90783050/admin/feed/posts/]

I’m Dr. Aline Remus, and I’m excited to host my very first episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada! I couldn’t be more thrilled to kick things off with a conversation that tackles two major topics in our industry: how we’re feeding today’s hyper-prolific sow and why training scientists to speak the language of producers matters more than ever. Our guest, Dr. Crystal Levesque from South Dakota State University, shares her insights on sow longevity, amino acid metabolism during pregnancy, and science communication training for swine researchers. Listen now on all major platforms! "Through the science communication training, the students get an opportunity to tailor a message about their science to real-world stakeholders." Meet the guest: Dr. Crystal Levesque [https://www.linkedin.com/in/levesque-crystal-4857aa87/] holds a Ph.D. in Nutrition and Metabolism from the University of Alberta and is an Associate Professor in Swine Nutrition at South Dakota State University. Her research focuses on amino acid metabolism during pregnancy and the nutritional impact on piglet development. She also leads a national training program in science communication for graduate students. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! [https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+swine+it+canada+podcast] What you will learn: * (00:00) Highlight * (01:23) Introduction * (01:45) Guest career path * (09:04) Science communication training * (14:17) Audience-specific messaging * (22:17) Nutrition and sow longevity * (24:55) Stillbirth pattern trends * (30:09) Final three questions The Swine it Podcast Show Canada is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Swine Veterinary Partners [https://www.swinevp.ca/] - dsm-firmenich [http://dsm-firmenich.com/hy-d] 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada [https://www.wisenetix.com/swineit-ca] Instagram: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada [https://www.instagram.com/swineitcanada/] LinkedIn: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/90783050/admin/feed/posts/]