The Swine it Podcast Show Canada - #34 - Navigating the Swine Industry: Insights on Effective Knowledge Transfer

Join us for the latest episode of the Swine It Canada Podcast Show, for an enlightening discussion with Dr. Miranda Smit, Assistant Knowledge Transfer Manager at Prairie Swine Centre. Dr. Smit, having navigated her way from the Netherlands to becoming a pivotal figure in Canadian swine production, shares her deep understanding of knowledge transfer and its significance. She also candidly opens up about the hurdles of aligning academic research with the practical demands of commercial farming. This episode promises to bestow invaluable perspectives from a vanguard in swine science.

What you’ll learn:

• Academic research vs. practical application
• Bridging the gap between research and farm management
• The role of knowledge transfer in agriculture
• Advice for students and emerging professionals

Meet the guest:

Dr. Miranda Smit

Experience

• Current: Assistant Manager - Knowledge Transfer at Prairie Swine Centre Inc.

Background

• Ph.D., Animal Science (University of Alberta)
• M.Sc., Agriculture (Ecole de PURPAN and Wageningen University & Research)
• Integrated B.Sc. and M.Sc., Animal Science (Wageningen University & Research)

Connect with guest on social media: LinkedIn