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2025 Alberta Pork Congress Unites Industry with Innovation and Community Spirit

The 2025 Alberta Pork Congress, held this June in Red Deer, brought together producers, innovators, and industry leaders for two days of connection, collaboration, and celebration. With 82 exhibitors on the trade show floor, attendees had the opportunity to explore the latest advancements in pork production technology and services.

The event’s positive energy extended beyond business, with key highlights including a banquet and awards ceremony attended by 275 guests—honoring excellence and leadership in Alberta’s pork sector. Community engagement remained front and center, with over 500 lunches served and 325 guests enjoying a lively BBQ.

As a longstanding pillar of the Western Canadian pork calendar, the Alberta Pork Congress once again proved its value in strengthening industry relationships and showcasing progress across the sector.

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Synthetic Microbiota Explained - Dr. Alexandre Thibodeau

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Alexandre Thibodeau, from the University of Montreal, explains how synthetic microbiota and bioreactor systems can help researchers study gut microorganisms, evaluate feed additives, investigate Salmonella control strategies, and develop alternatives to animal trials. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Bioreactor models can screen microbiota solutions before animal trials, lowering costs and reducing the number of pigs needed."

Meet the guest: Dr. Alexandre Thibodeau / alexandre-thibodeau-2493a540 is an Associate Professor at the University of Montreal, in Canada, with a PhD in Veterinary Science and Microbiology. His work focuses on swine gut health, food safety, microbiota research, pathogen control, and alternative research models that support animal production and welfare. His research explores innovative strategies to better understand interactions among microorganisms and to improve livestock health outcomes. Learn more from Dr. Alexandre Thibodeau on The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, available on all major platforms.