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On January 9th we hosted an afternoon of knowledge transfer focusing on the results generated from the NSERC IRC swine welfare research program and discussion of their implications for producers and the pork value chain. Over 40 producers, industry representatives and researchers joined for the presentations and lively discussions of the results. Keep an eye on the website for updated results!
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We were featured on the Popular Pig Podcast: Dr. Yolande Seddon explores Canada’s animal welfare science infrastructure, its vital ties to the pig industry, and how understanding pig behaviour drives better welfare in practice. Give it a listen!
https://popularpig.com/2025/09/11/rethinking-animal-welfare-for-stronger-pigs-and-farms-dr-yolande-seddon/
A major collaborative effort reveals hair cortisol as a genetic indicator of stress coping style in pigs! This showcases how multidisciplinary research can advance animal welfare. Read more: https://academic.oup.com/genetics/advance-article/doi/10.1093/genetics/iyaf092/8131575
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