In this insightful episode, we are joined by special guest Dr. Martyna Lagoda, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Lagoda delves into her research on chronic stress in sows and its impact on their piglets, drawing from her expertise in sow and piglet welfare. She explores factors such as group housing, locomotion, prenatal stress, and how these affect the offspring. Additionally, Dr. Lagoda discusses the use of hair cortisol measurements and underscores the importance of individual-level studies. This episode illuminates the critical need to address chronic stress to enhance both the well-being and productivity of pigs.

"​​Provision of enrichment helps in reducing chronic stress levels because it allows the sow to perform natural behaviors that they are highly motivated to perform." - Dr. Martyna Lagoda

What you’ll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (02:43) Introduction
• (05:23) Context of Swine Housing and Chronic Stress in Sows
• (14:11) Impact of Chronic Stress on Sow Productivity
• (17:16) Measuring Stress in Swine: The Role of Cortisol
• (22:19) Prenatal Stress and Its Effects on Piglets
• (27:50) Future Research Directions: Exploring Carcass Indicators for Retrospective Swine Welfare
• (36:30) End of the Episode

Meet the guest: Dr. Martyna Lagoda, currently a Post-doctoral Fellow in Swine Behaviour and Welfare at the University of Saskatchewan, brings a rich background in animal sciences. She completed her Ph.D. at the Institute of Genetics and Animal Biotechnology, Polish Academy of Sciences, and holds a Master's in Animal Behaviour and Welfare from Queen's University Belfast. With a Bachelor's in Zoology from Trinity College Dublin, her past role includes serving as a 'TailBiteAdvice' Technologist at Teagasc. Dr. Lagoda's expertise focuses on enhancing the understanding and improvement of swine welfare.

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