198: Pork: Why is good handling so important for everyone in the chain?

In this episode, Mandy Nevel, Head of Animal Welfare at AHDB speaks to representatives from Morrisons, Red Tractor and the National Pig Association about the importance of good pig handling.

This week’s guests

Sophie Throup, Head of Agriculture, Morrisons

Dr Zoe Davies, Chief Executive, National Pig Association

Dr Georgina Crayford, Technical Manager for Pigs, Red Tractor

 

Useful links

Moving and handling web page

Use this information to learn why pigs behave in certain ways, how they respond to humans and how to handle them effectively.



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