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Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) and the Saskatchewan Roughriders partnered to provide admission to more than 500 displaced Ukrainians and newcomers to attend Agribition yesterday.

CWA CEO Shaun Kindopp said Agribition is a place of community.

“As Ukrainians and refugees transition into this new way of life, it’s important for them to feel welcome and safe in our province,” Kindopp said.

So far, over 2,000 Ukrainians have arrived in the province since the war began in February.

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Sow Welfare and Group Housing Systems - Dr. Laya Alves

Video: Sow Welfare and Group Housing Systems - Dr. Laya Alves



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.