In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Javier Bahamon, the QA and Production Manager at Alberta Pork, shares his extensive journey in the swine industry, from his beginnings in Colombia to his impactful role in Canada. Javier discusses critical aspects of swine health, biosecurity measures, and quality assurance programs essential for the Canadian swine industry. Listen now on all major platforms to gain valuable insights from an industry expert.

"Quality assurance and food safety are critical to ensure that the products reaching consumers are safe and of high quality."

• (00:00) Introduction
• (08:20) Swine Health Challenges
• (11:37) Lessons from PD Outbreak
• (15:13) Food Safety Programs
• (19:30) Communication and Stakeholders
• (26:18) Weekly Reports and Meetings
• (29:38) Three Final Questions

Meet the guest: Javier Bahamon, a QA and Production Manager at Alberta Pork, brings over a decade of experience in the swine industry. With expertise in food processing and agriculture, he has significantly contributed to improving swine health and quality assurance programs.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Dustin Boler, Director of Research at Carthage Innovative Swine Solutions, shares his expertise in optimizing swine production. Dr. Boler discusses the intricate balance between academic and commercial research, the impact of market downturns on research funding, and innovative strategies to enhance swine health and nutrition. Don't miss this insightful conversation filled with practical knowledge and forward-thinking approaches for the swine industry. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The economic challenges of 2023 have shifted our research focus towards identifying inefficiencies and improving practices, providing opportunities for growth despite adversity."

• (00:00) Introduction
• (04:04) Carthage's Research Focus
• (06:01) Strengths in Sow Research
• (10:19) Predictive vs. Descriptive Statistics
• (13:55) Differences Between Academic and Industry Research
• (18:29) Challenges in Large-Scale Research
• (24:09) Funding Shifts in Research
• (26:17) Final Three Questions

Meet the guest: Dr. Dustin Boler is the Director of Research at Carthage Innovative Swine Solutions. With over 16 years of experience in food safety and production agriculture, he excels at blending scientific research with economic decision-making. His career includes roles at Topigs Norsvin USA, the University of Illinois, and Tyson Foods.

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

In this episode of The Swine It Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Suresh Neethirajan, an Associate Professor at Dalhousie University, discusses the transformative potential of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things in pig farming. He explores how these technologies can enhance sustainability, improve animal welfare, and support predictive decision-making in swine production. Tune in to gain insights into the future of digital livestock farming and how innovative sensor technologies can revolutionize the industry.

"Artificial intelligence and automated data collection really enable decision support systems for assessing welfare and health aspects in swine production." - Dr. Suresh Neethirajan

Meet the guest: Dr. Suresh Neethirajan is a Professor and University Research Chair in Digital Livestock Farming at Dalhousie University. With extensive experience in precision livestock farming, AI research, and bio-instrumentation, his work focuses on improving agriculture and animal welfare. Dr. Neethirajan is internationally recognized for his contributions to digital livestock science.

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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