The Swine it Podcast Show Canada - Dr. Antonio Velarde: Stress Impact on Meat Quality | Ep. 162

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Antonio Velarde from IRTA explains how animal welfare at slaughter influences stress, handling, and meat quality in pigs. He highlights transport challenges, stunning methods, and the importance of staff training and facility design. Dr. Velarde also discusses the One Welfare concept, which links animal and human well-being. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Slaughter welfare importance
• Stress and meat quality
• Transport welfare challenges
• Stunning methods comparison
• Staff training impact

Meet the guest:

Dr. Antonio Velarde is Head of the Animal Welfare Program at IRTA and a European specialist in Animal Welfare Science, Ethics, and Law. His work focuses on welfare at slaughter, animal behavior, and practical improvements across production systems. He also contributes to European initiatives and the One Welfare concept. 

Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

Learn more from Dr. Antonio Velarde on CA The Swine it Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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