I’m Dr. Aline Remus, and I’m excited to host my very first episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada! I couldn’t be more thrilled to kick things off with a conversation that tackles two major topics in our industry: how we’re feeding today’s hyper-prolific sow and why training scientists to speak the language of producers matters more than ever. Our guest, Dr. Crystal Levesque from South Dakota State University, shares her insights on sow longevity, amino acid metabolism during pregnancy, and science communication training for swine researchers. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Through the science communication training, the students get an opportunity to tailor a message about their science to real-world stakeholders."

Meet the guest: Dr. Crystal Levesque holds a Ph.D. in Nutrition and Metabolism from the University of Alberta and is an Associate Professor in Swine Nutrition at South Dakota State University. Her research focuses on amino acid metabolism during pregnancy and the nutritional impact on piglet development. She also leads a national training program in science communication for graduate students.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:23) Introduction
• (01:45) Guest career path
• (09:04) Science communication training
• (14:17) Audience-specific messaging
• (22:17) Nutrition and sow longevity
• (24:55) Stillbirth pattern trends
• (30:09) Final three questions

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* Swine Veterinary Partners

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Stephen Heckbert, Executive Director of the Canadian Pork Council, breaks down what shifting political dynamics mean for pork producers in Canada. He shares insights on trade relationships, the importance of effective communication with policymakers, and opportunities for market growth. Listen now on all major platforms!

"We have to really simplify our story so that it's easy for a policymaker to understand what they can do to help us."

Meet the guest: Stephen Heckbert, Executive Director of the Canadian Pork Council, holds a B.A. in English and Philosophy from the University of Prince Edward Island and a BBA in Marketing from St. Francis Xavier University. With over two decades of leadership across public and private sectors, he brings expertise in strategic communication, stakeholder engagement, and agricultural advocacy.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:01) Introduction
• (04:06) Policy engagement urgency
• (07:10) Advocacy communication tools
• (08:35) Progress on advocacy efforts
• (13:10) International trade insights
• (17:06) China market strategy
• (24:27) Final three questions

The Swine it Podcast Show Canada is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

* Swine Veterinary Partners

- dsm-firmenich

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Jean-Pierre Vaillancourt, a global leader in biosecurity research, unpacks the current and future challenges in swine biosecurity. He explores whether technology can improve compliance, how behavioral psychology plays a role in consistent biosecurity practices, and why the ongoing HPAI situation in poultry may pose concerns for swine producers. Get insights on protecting your herd from emerging threats. Listen now on all major platforms!

"There’s no silver bullet. We need to apply biosecurity measures consistently."

What will you learn:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (03:45) Biosecurity insights
• (07:11) Tech for compliance
• (13:49) Human behavior training
• (20:11) Influenza threat overview
• (26:26) Emerging zoonotic threats
• (39:33) Final three questions

Meet the guest:

Dr. Jean-Pierre Vaillancourt earned his D.M.V. and M.Sc. from the University of Montreal and his Ph.D. in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from the University of Minnesota. He is a professor at the University of Montreal, associate director of the World Veterinary Education in Production Animal Health, and a global leader in biosecurity research. His work focuses on infectious disease control in swine production.

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