The Swine It Podcast Show Canada - Dr. Luigi Faucitano: Transport & Swine Welfare | Ep. 53
Mar 21, 2024
In this insightful episode of The Swine It Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Luigi Faucitano joins us to explore critical aspects of meat science, with a special focus on transportation's impact on animal welfare and meat quality. Our discussion extends into the nuances of rest time post-transportation, space allowances in transit, and the significance of loadout design for optimizing animal welfare and product quality. This episode is essential for professionals in the swine industry seeking to enhance their understanding of transportation's role in animal welfare and its direct correlation to meat quality. Tune in on all major podcast platforms for this enlightening conversation.
What will you learn:
- Animal welfare in transport
- Recovery post-transport
- Space allowance importance
- Vehicle design insights
- Weanling pigs' transport needs
Meet the guest: Dr. Luigi Faucitano, with a rich background in animal welfare research, spans continents from his studies in Italy to his postdoc in Brazil, finally settling in Canada. His work, primarily at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, focuses on the intricacies of meat science and animal welfare, with a particular emphasis on the critical transport phase before slaughter. This episode of The Swine It Podcast Show Canada approaches Luigi's insights on improving animal welfare through transportation practices. Listen on all major platforms for a deeper understanding of his impactful work.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn
