In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Erin Cortus from the University of Minnesota chats about sustainability in the swine industry. She breaks down key environmental sustainability metrics, the importance of effective manure management, and how technology is changing the game on farms. Dr. Cortus also emphasizes that sustainability is an ongoing journey, offering practical tips for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and boosting operational efficiency. Tune in now on all major platforms!

"Sustainability is not about staying at the status quo; it’s about continuous improvement."

Meet the guest: Dr. Erin Cortus is an Associate Professor and Extension Engineer at the University of Minnesota, focusing on sustainability and environmental impact in swine production systems. With a Ph.D. in Agricultural and Bioresource Engineering, she has over 15 years of experience in swine environment research. Dr. Cortus is passionate about improving air quality and environmental sustainability in livestock operations.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:47) Introduction
• (03:25) Defining sustainability
• (04:33) Environmental sustainability focus
• (08:51) Calculating sustainability metrics
• (15:47) Methane emissions management
• (18:47) Circularity in systems
• (22:47) Final three questions

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Cam Dahl, General Manager at Manitoba Pork Council, explains how Manitoba’s collaborative effort is keeping PED and other swine viruses out of production barns. He breaks down the province’s rigorous testing programs, biosecurity strategies, and what’s at stake when diseases spread. Learn why industry-wide cooperation is key to disease control. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Collaboration from transporters, processors, and producers has been essential for disease control."

Meet the guest: Cam Dahl holds a Master of Science in Agricultural Economics from the University of Manitoba. He currently serves as General Manager at Manitoba Pork and brings decades of experience in Canadian agriculture. Cam previously led Cereals Canada, the Canadian Grain Commission, and the Manitoba Beef Producers.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:02) Introduction
• (01:08) Virus detection systems
• (03:42) Biosecurity implementation
• (05:06) Financial impact analysis
• (08:50) Government collaboration
• (12:28) Eradication plan updates
• (22:46) Closing thoughts

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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. Mary-Louise Penrith, Extraordinary Professor at the University of Pretoria, discusses the global response to African swine fever (ASF). She explains vaccine development efforts, outlines control strategies, and highlights the importance of cultural context in managing outbreaks. Learn what’s working in the ongoing battle against ASF. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Research on African swine fever has evolved beyond virology to include epidemiology, control strategies, and now behavioral insights."

Meet the guest: Dr. Mary-Louise Penrith holds a Ph.D. in Zoology and a DSc in Entomology, along with a veterinary degree from the University of Pretoria. Now an Extraordinary Professor in Veterinary Tropical Diseases at the University of Pretoria, she specializes in African swine fever and consults for international organizations. Her work emphasizes farmer-based ASF control in resource-limited settings.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:18) Introduction
• (06:21) ASF vaccine progress
• (10:10) Field concerns
• (15:11) Solutions for ASF
• (20:44) Research focus areas
• (25:42) Management practices and ASF
• (30:11) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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