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Off-Label Spraying

On yesterday’s program we heard from Dustin Morton, commercial horticulture specialist with Alberta Agriculture, about off-label spraying, what it is and why it’s dangerous. Morton says it’s important that growers know that the Pest Management Regulatory Agency, or PMRA, which regulates the use of these types of products, does do random inspections. He explains how the inspections work and the implications of spraying off-label.

Interview with Dustin Morton (2:09 minutes) (980 Kb)

Morton adds as with all chemicals, proper storage, labelling and disposal are all part of running a safe, effective operation.

Source : Agriculture and Rural Development

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Laya Alves from the University of São Paulo, in Brazil, discusses how animal welfare regulations are evolving globally and their impact on pig production systems. She explains challenges in group housing, pain management, and euthanasia decisions, while highlighting the role of training and management in improving outcomes and economic sustainability. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Translating welfare requirements into daily farm routines without compromising economic sustainability remains one of the biggest challenges faced by producers globally today."

Meet the guest: Dr. Laya Alves / laya-kannan is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of São Paulo, Brazil, focusing on animal welfare in pig production, including pain management, euthanasia, and economic decision making. Her work integrates welfare science with practical farm management and sustainability. She collaborates globally to develop applied tools for producers.