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CCA Announces 2020 Environmental Stewardship Award Nominees

The Canadian Cattlemen's Association officially announced the four regional nominees for The 2020 Environmental Stewardship Award.
 
This year's nominees include Paul De Jong from Ontario, Thomas and Felicity Hagan from Manitoba, Deer Creek Livestock from Alberta and Ricky and Chad Seelhof from British Columbia. 
 
The nominees were introduced during a virtual event this year.
 
Since 1996, TESA has recognized producers who go above and beyond standard industry conservation practices and set positive examples for other cattle producers and the public.
 
The national award will be handed out August 12th.
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Sow Welfare and Group Housing Systems - Dr. Laya Alves

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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.