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On January 8th, during the 2025 Banff Pork Seminar, Dr. Yolande Seddon was named the Research Chair in Swine Welfare! Fourteen Canadian pork industry partners have committed more than $1 million over five years to extend the critical research role of a swine welfare chair at the University of Saskatchewan, speaking to their unified commitment to swine welfare and behaviour research! The objectives for the Research Chair in swine welfare are currently being developed, so check back soon for updates!
Calling pig producers!
Are you facing challenges related to pig welfare? We want to hear from you! If you have issues you’d like us to investigate, please contact Dr. Yolande Seddon at yolande.seddon@usask.ca. Your input could help drive meaningful improvements in pig welfare practices.
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We are pleased to announce the Chair in Swine Welfare @USASK was renewed for a second five-year term! Fourteen Canadian pork industry partners have committed > $1 million to extend this critical research role, under the leadership of Dr. Yolande Seddon.
https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2025/canadas-pork-industry-renews-financial-investment-in-usask-swine-welfare-chair.php
#WCVM’s Dr. Yolande Seddon has been renewed as the #USask Chair in Swine Welfare, supporting her innovative work in improving pig welfare and advancing sustainable farming practices.
@cdnpork @SwineWelfare_SK
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