In this 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!

"Research projects must tie back to our strategic plan: cost, revenue, or risk."

Meet the guest: Dr. Darryl D’Souza completed his Ph.D. in Meat Science at the University of Melbourne and is the Executive General Manager at the SunPork Group in Australia. With over 25 years in the swine industry, he has led technical, research, and innovation efforts across major organizations. His expertise supports SunPork’s entire value chain, from genetics to processing.

Click here to read the full research articles:

A five domains assessment of sow welfare in a novel free farrowing system

Stockperson attitudes towards Maternity Rings and farrowing crates

Pork producer invents alternative to farrowing crates for birthing pigs

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:46) Introduction
• (02:41) Research integration strategy
• (07:08) Sow housing innovation
• (15:10) Adjustments for maternity pens
• (23:10) Consumer market impact
• (25:09) Strategic research alignment
• (28:41) Final three questions

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* Swine Veterinary Partners

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