The Swine it Podcast Show Canada - Dr. Pol Llonch: Behavior Data for Pig Welfare | Ep. 147
Jan 08, 2026In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Pol Llonch from the Autonomous University of Barcelona explains how behavior data and sensor technologies are transforming swine welfare assessment. He shares how precision livestock farming tools like computer vision, bioacoustics, and accelerometers can objectively monitor health and positive behaviors, even at the slaughterhouse. Listen now on all major platforms!
What you'll learn:
- Behavior monitoring
- Sensor technology
- Welfare assessment
- Slaughterhouse indicators
- Precision farming
Meet the guest:
Dr. Pol Llonch is a senior researcher at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. His work focuses on innovative strategies to improve swine welfare while reducing livestock’s environmental impact. With expertise in behavior analysis and precision livestock farming technologies, he explores how objective tools can enhance welfare assessment on farms and at slaughterhouses.
Learn more with Dr. Pol Llonch on The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, available on all major platforms.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn
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