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Poultry Processor Workshop To Focus On The Plant Manager’s Dashboard

Providing safe, affordable and sustainable products from the processing plant to the dinner table is the main objective of plant managers. The 201 5 Poultry Processor Workshop will provide up - to - date information on the latest technology, new manage ment techniques and current inspection issues affecting processing operations. Sponsored by U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, this year's workshop will be held May 20 - 21 , at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel in Atlanta, Ga

“Plant managers continue to seek efficie nt ways to achieve the most productivity from their plants while keeping food safety and quality assurance in mind. This year’s group of experts will focus on the plant manager’s dashboard, covering topics that every plant manager has to deal with on a dai ly basis, such as sanitation, production/yield, team member safety and environmental issues. Make sure to attend this important seminar,” said program committee chairman , Dale Hart, Cooper Farms.

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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.