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Nominations Now Open for 2026 Dairy Farm of the Year Award

The Michigan State University Department of Animal Science is now seeking nominations for the 2026 Dairy Farm of the Year Award.

Since 1958, the Dairy Farm of the Year Award has celebrated a farmer, farm partners or family who exemplify outstanding achievement in dairy farming and demonstrate leadership within the industry and their community. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the MSU Department of Animal Science to Michigan dairy farmers.

Source : msu.edu

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Synthetic Microbiota Explained - Dr. Alexandre Thibodeau

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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.