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Rocky Mountain Equipment Supporting Ag Societies

Rocky Mountain Equipment (RME) has announced the RME Right By You Ag Society Grant, which will support agricultural societies across the Prairies.

The program will award four grants of $10,000 each.

To be eligible, the application must fulfill the following requirements:

- Applicant is an agricultural society in Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba
- Proposed project must be completed within two years of receiving funding
- Proposed project must enhance the lives of community residents

The deadline to apply is July 30th.

Successful applicants will be announced on September 30th.

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In this special re-run episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, we bring back our conversation with Dr. Luciana Rossi, Associate Professor at the University of Milan, who discusses alternatives to antibiotics in swine nutrition. She explores antimicrobial resistance, the role of functional ingredients, and the potential of biochar in improving gut health and sustainability. Tune in now on all major platforms!

"Biochar, a vegetable charcoal produced by pyrolysis, has shown potential in reducing diarrhea incidence and improving gut health in weaning piglets."

Meet the guest: Dr. Luciana Rossi https://www.linkedin.com/in/luciana-r... is an Associate Professor at the University of Milan, specializing in animal nutrition, biotechnology, and innovative feed strategies. Her work focuses on functional ingredients, edible vaccines, and alternatives to antimicrobials to improve swine health and sustainability. Her research advances nutritional solutions that reduce disease risk and environmental impact.