In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Ali Alameer from the University of Salford discusses how AI and machine vision are being applied to swine farming. He explains how non-invasive camera systems can monitor pig behavior to detect health and welfare issues, creating early warning systems for farmers. Learn how AI can help revolutionize farm management and improve animal care. Listen now on all major platforms!

"AI and machine vision can help detect subtle changes in behavior, predicting health issues before they become severe."

Meet the guest: Dr. Ali Alameer is a Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Salford, UK. His research focuses on using AI and machine vision to monitor pig behavior, aiming to enhance animal welfare through early disease detection. Dr. Alameer's work bridges AI technology and agriculture, making significant contributions to precision livestock farming.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:37) Introduction
• (04:14) AI & machine vision
• (08:22) Pig behavior and AI
• (10:44) Systems for farmers
• (17:57) Advances in tracking technology
• (25:37) Ethical AI in animal care
• (29:41) Final questions

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* Swine Veterinary Partners

- dsm-firmenich

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Eduardo Beltranena explains the benefits of feeding faba beans to pigs. He discusses inclusion rates, nutritional comparisons with cereals, cultivar selection, and how frost-damaged beans can still be effectively utilized. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Faba beans provide both starch and protein, competing directly with cereals in swine diets."

Meet the guest: Dr. Eduardo Beltranena holds a Ph.D. in nutrition and reproduction interactions from the University of Alberta and currently serves as Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist at North Carolina State University. His work focuses on improving swine nutrition using regional feedstuffs, optimizing nitrogen use, and supporting Spanish-speaking workers in US pork operations.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:52) Introduction
• (05:17) Faba bean nutrition
• (13:04) Inclusion rate limits
• (16:00) Frost-damaged beans
• (24:28) Cultivar recommendations
• (30:17) Cost comparisons
• (35:58) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Karolína Steinerová explores how promoting play behavior in pigs supports welfare, resilience, and growth performance. She discusses her PhD research findings, the practical application of enrichment materials, and the role of positive emotional states in disease resistance. Learn how welfare can drive productivity in swine herds. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Enhancing animal welfare is not only about reducing negative experiences but about providing animals with positive ones like play."

Meet the guest: Dr. Karolína Steinerová holds a BSc in Animal Protection and Welfare, an MSc in Animal Science from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, and a PhD in Swine Behaviour and Welfare from the University of Saskatchewan. She currently manages Producer Services at Sask Pork, leading on-farm animal welfare programs and education.

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Rearing pigs with play opportunities: the effects on disease resilience in pigs experimentally inoculated with PRRSV

The promotion of play behaviour in grow-finish pigs: The relationship between behaviours indicating positive experience and physiological measures

Exploring the effect of play on heart rate variability as a measure of positive emotional states in pigs

Regular play opportunities during the grow-finish phase improve pig trainability and learning in a cognitive bias test

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:13) Introduction
• (03:09) Career in animal behavior
• (10:41) Emotional health indicators
• (13:44) Welfare and immune response
• (17:18) Practical enrichment tools
• (25:47) Knowledge transfer strategies
• (34:03) Final three questions

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