The Swine it Podcast Show Canada - #11 - From the lab to the table: assessing quality attributes of pork.

Both the professionals and the consumers of the swine industry must agree that pork carcass is a complex topic. Firstly, because its quality is influenced by several factors, beginning with the selection of the pigs that exhibit the characteristics we want in the final product. Secondly, because the agents along our supply chain may view quality from different perspectives and focus on different attributes. With all of that in mind, today's guest, Dr. Manual Juarez, sheds light on what we should know about the quality attributes of pork. With an outstanding career built on the matter, Dr. Juarez explains what the definition of phenomics is, how we can measure pork quality, and what we can look forward to when it comes to the characteristics of pork product.  

What you’ll learn:

     ○ The definition of phenomics

     ○ How can we determine pork quality?

     ○ How will meat quality change in the future?

     ○ Key insights on pork carcass quality

Meet the guest:

Dr. Manuel Juarez

Experience:

     ○ Current: Livestock Phenomics Scientist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

 Background:

     ○ M.B.A., Agri-Food Sector (EOI)

     ○ Ph.D., Animal Production and Genetics (Universidad de Sevilla)

     ○ B.Sc., Veterinary Science (Universidad de Cordoba) 

Hobbies: I'm a fitness and kick-boxing instructor, also currently finishing yoga instructor training.

Favorite book: The Egyptian, by Mika Waltari

Favorite quote: "If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?" – Steve Jobs

Tip for success: While at work, do not take things personally.

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