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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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 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.

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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

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