Dr. Anna Johnson: Pig Welfare and Caretakers | Ep. 203

Caretakers are the backbone of swine welfare. Because they interact with the animals throughout the whole day and make sure their needs are met, they are key to the well-being of the pigs. To emphasize and shed light on these matters, I talk to Dr. Anna Johnson, an esteemed expert in animal welfare. Dr. Johnson discusses the indispensable role of the caretaker in the swine industry, highlighting the significance of proper training and the value of technology, whose purpose is to assist rather than replace the caretaker in their daily tasks as well as promote welfare.“The caretaker's role is vital for swine welfare, regardless of the size and condition of the farm. Quality care is crucial, as pig well-being relies entirely on their dedication.” - Dr. Anna JohnsonWhat you’ll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:40) Introduction(03:50) The relationship between animal welfare and the caretaker (05:48) The impact of caretakers on swine welfare(17:14) Swine industry auditing: strategies for effective results(20:16) The role of technology in animal welfare(25:40) The role of the caretaker in the swine industry(28:06) The final takeaway for caretakers in swine industry(29:02) Three final questionsMeet the guest: Dr. Anna JohnsonExperience:Current: Professor at Iowa State University - Environmental enrichment, DEI-B in UG Animal Science students, Caretaker retentionPast: ISU Professor of Animal Science; Director of Animal Welfare for the National Pork BoardBackground:Ph.D., Animal Science (Texas Tech University)M.Sc., Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare (University of Edinburgh) B.Sc., Animal Science (Honors) (University of Reading)Connect with the guest!𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- AB Vista- Adisseo- Genesus- Evonik- Cloudfarms- Bioverse- Eastman- MS GoldGive us a Rating & Review - http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1460280128