The Swine it Podcast Show Canada - Dr. Darryl D’Souza: Research in a Vertically Integrated Company | Ep. 124
Jul 31, 2025In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Darryl D’Souza from the SunPork Group in Australia discusses how vertically integrated systems shape R&D strategies in swine production. He shares a decade-long innovation journey with the Maternity Rings system, offering insights on welfare, efficiency, and variability management across the pork supply chain. Tune in to hear how science drives change. Listen now on all major platforms!
What will you learn:
- Research integration strategy
- Sow housing innovation
- Managing carcass variability
- Consumer market impact
- Strategic research alignment
Meet the guest:
Dr. Darryl D’Souza completed his Ph.D. in Meat Science at the University of Melbourne and is the Executive General Manager at the SunPork Group in Australia. With over 25 years in the swine industry, he has led technical, research, and innovation efforts across major organizations. His expertise supports SunPork’s entire value chain, from genetics to processing.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn
Click here to read the full research articles:
A five domains assessment of sow welfare in a novel free farrowing system
Stockperson attitudes towards Maternity Rings and farrowing crates
Pork producer invents alternative to farrowing crates for birthing pigs
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