Iowa Swine Day 2015

Apr 14, 2015

Production targets. Be prepared for emerging diseases. Communicating with the public These and other compelling challenges facing the pork industry, animal science and the consuming public will be explored with common sense, uncommon depth, scientific scrutiny and national expertise at the third Iowa Swine Day in Ames, Iowa, June 25.

Facts at a glance:
What: Iowa Swine Day
When: June 25, 2015, 9-4:35
Where: Benton Auditorium, Scheman Building, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
(plenty of free parking right next to the building)
Cost: $60 (this will include coffee, snacks, pork lunch and a copy of the proceedings.

Speakers: William Sawyer, Vice-President of FAR Animal Protein, Rabobank F&A Banking; Alan Wessler, Vice-President, MFA Inc., Matt Culbertson, Director PIC; distinguished regional, national and international leaders in swine research, economics, veterinary medicine, production, animal welfare and the marketplace.
Attendees: Open to all, of particular interest to pork producers (farm owner-operators, company service personnel, technical staff and senior management), suppliers (genetics, feed, equipment and pharmaceutical professionals), extension personnel, consultants, researchers, veterinarians and students.

Mariana C. Rossoni Serão, Ph.D

Source: Iowa State University

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.