Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday January 10, 2023

Jan 10, 2023

Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (SCA) is remembering a tireless advocate for the industry who passed away recently.

Harold Martens served on the SCA board, on behalf of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) for over six years. He represented the SCA on several boards, including the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef and Livestock Services of Saskatchewan.

SCA Chair Arnold Balicki said Martens was a staunch defender of Saskatchewan’s cattle producers.

“His extensive knowledge provided important contributions to the conversation around the current and future state of our industry,” Balicki said.

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Video: Synthetic Microbiota Explained - Dr. Alexandre Thibodeau

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.