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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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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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 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.

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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

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