The Swine it Podcast Show Canada - Dr. Darryl D’Souza: Research in a Vertically Integrated Company | Ep. 171

In this special rerun episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Darryl D’Souza from the SunPork Group in Australia discusses how vertically integrated systems shape R&D strategies in swine production. He shares a decade-long innovation journey with the Maternity Rings system, offering insights on welfare, efficiency, and variability management across the pork supply chain. Tune in to hear how science drives change. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Alternative farrowing systems
• Production variability management
• Research implementation strategies
• Welfare-driven innovation
• Strategic research priorities

Meet the guest:

Dr. Darryl D’Souza completed his Ph.D. in Meat Science at the University of Melbourne and currently serves as Executive General Manager at SunPork Group in Australia. With more than 25 years of experience in swine research, innovation, and production, his work focuses on genetics, animal welfare, production systems, and value chain performance across the pork industry. Listen to Dr. Darryl D’Souza on The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, available on all major platforms! 

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