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Applied Research and Extension Associations

First off today, we find out about the role played by Alberta’s applied research and extension associations. Andrea Hanson, beef extension specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, says they are a link to information and education about forages, grazing livestock, and crops.

Interview with Andrea Hanson (3:12 minutes) (1.46 Mb)

 
 
Source : Alberta Ag and Forestry

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Environmental Effects on Sow Fertility - Dr. Isabela Bez

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In this special episode celebrating International Women's Day of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, we bring Dr. Isabela Bez, a veterinarian and PhD student in Brazil, who explains how temperature and light regimes influence sow reproductive performance. She discusses seasonal infertility, climate adaptation, and why environmental monitoring inside barns is critical for herd efficiency. The episode highlights practical management strategies to reduce reproductive losses and improve outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms. "Environmental factors are actually very important on sow reproduction, and sometimes these are the factors that producers tend to not pay attention." Meet the guest: Dr. Isabela Bez / isabela-cristina-cola%c3%a7o-bez-1753381b0 is a veterinarian and PhD student in Animal Science at Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUCPR), Brazil. Her work focuses on swine reproduction, nutrition, and animal welfare, with strong expertise in environmental effects on sow performance. She collaborates with international farms and research groups to improve reproductive efficiency through applied science.