In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Marisol Parada Sarmiento, a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Pennsylvania, shares her unique journey from Colombia to becoming a researcher in swine welfare. Dr. Parada discusses her significant research on the impact of lameness in sows on the behavior and health of their offspring, offering valuable insights for swine professionals. Listen now!

"Piglets from lame sows are more aggressive because they use fights or other coping systems like escape to establish hierarchy."

Meet the guest:

Dr. Marisol Parada Sarmiento earned her veterinary degree from the National University of Colombia and holds two PhDs in animal welfare. As a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Pennsylvania, her research focuses on behavioral and physiological aspects of swine.

Timestamps: 

• (00:00) Introduction 
• (01:09) Interest in welfare 
• (05:20) Findings from PhD research 
• (09:54) Piglet pain perception 
• (12:52) Behavioral tests insights 
• (18:52) Welfare legislation 
• (24:31) Final three questions

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