The Swine It Podcast Show Canada - Dr. Manuel Juarez: Pork Belly Quality | Ep. 76
Aug 29, 2024
In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Manuel Juarez, the Livestock Phenomics Scientist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, discusses the critical aspects of pork belly quality and the impact of slaughter weight on meat production. Dr. Juarez sheds light on genetic selection methodologies to optimize pork quality for different markets and the financial implications of increasing slaughter weight. Listen now on all major platforms!
What will you learn:
- Pork belly quality
- Slaughter weight effects
- Genetic selection methods
- Industry challenges
- Producer-packer dynamics
Meet the guest:
Dr. Manuel Juarez is a Livestock Phenomics Scientist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, with over 15 years of experience in the field. He holds a Ph.D. in Animal Science from Universidad de Sevilla and has an extensive background in meat quality, genetics, and livestock production. Dr. Juarez's career includes international roles in Spain and Finland, where he focused on enhancing meat quality through innovative research.
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