The Swine it Podcast Show Canada - Dr. Isabela Bez: Environmental Effects on Sow Fertility | Ep. 156

In this special episode celebrating International Women's Day of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, we bring Dr. Isabela Bez, a veterinarian and PhD student in Brazil, who explains how temperature and light regimes influence sow reproductive performance. She discusses seasonal infertility, climate adaptation, and why environmental monitoring inside barns is critical for herd efficiency. The episode highlights practical management strategies to reduce reproductive losses and improve outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms.

What you'll learn:  

• Environmental reproductive impacts
• Seasonal infertility drivers
• Temperature management strategies
• Light regime importance
• Climate adaptation differences

Meet the guest:

Dr. Isabela Bez is a veterinarian and PhD student in Animal Science at Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUCPR), Brazil. Her work focuses on swine reproduction, nutrition, and animal welfare, with strong expertise in environmental effects on sow performance. She collaborates with international farms and research groups to improve reproductive efficiency through applied science. 

Learn more from Dr. Isabela Bez on The Swine it Podcast Show Canada. Listen on all major platforms.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

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