The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast - Rick Hernandez: Microclimate in Pig Transport | Ep. 185

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Rick Hernandez from Purdue University discusses the challenges of transporting pigs and how microclimate conditions impact welfare and productivity. He shares research findings on heat stress, ventilation, and why standardized measures are needed to better monitor transport conditions. Learn about practical solutions and future technologies to safeguard swine health during transport. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Pig transport stress
• Microclimate impact
• Key welfare indicators
• Ventilation solutions
• Predictive monitoring

Meet the guest:

Rick Hernandez, a veterinarian from Colombia, is a PhD candidate at Purdue University specializing in swine welfare and genetics. His research explores welfare challenges across farms, transport, and slaughter, focusing on practical strategies to improve both animal well-being and production outcomes. Dedicated to applied science, he works to make research accessible for producers, veterinarians, and caretakers. 

Hear more from Rick Hernandez on The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.
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