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Soybean Aphids Continue To Be A Concern

 Soybean Aphids Continue To Be A Concern
 
Manitoba Agriculture says soybean aphids continue to be a concern in some fields, with some producers having to apply insecticide.
 
In some fields, natural enemy populations seem to be building in response to the soybean aphids.
 
Elsewhere, bertha armyworms are being monitored, and high levels of larvae have been reported from some canola fields in western Manitoba.
 
Several farmers have applied insecticide to control the armyworms.
 
Source : Steinbachonline

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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.