The Swine it Podcast Show Canada - Dr. Antonio Velarde: Measuring Animal Welfare | Ep. 121

In this special rerun episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Antonio Velarde, a senior scientist in Animal Welfare at IRTA, shares practical insights into improving animal welfare in swine production. From pain assessment techniques to advancements in group housing systems, Dr. Velarde provides strategies tailored to the swine industry. Listen now on your favorite platform to learn more about innovative ways to enhance swine welfare!

What will you learn: 

• Measuring animal welfare
• Pain assessment in swine
• Technological monitoring tools
• Challenges in group housing
• Space and enrichment essentials

Meet the guest:

Dr. Antonio Velarde is a senior scientist in Animal Welfare at IRTA in Catalonia, Spain. With over two decades of research experience, he specializes in animal behavior, health, and science-based welfare assessment. He holds advanced degrees in veterinary and animal sciences and contributes significantly to European swine welfare policy.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

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