Podcast: Animal Welfare

Be sure to check out the second unmissable episode of the series "Certifications in the Food Chain", on the subject of Animal Welfare. Led by Operations Manager Roberta Cunha.

Following on from the series Certifications in the Food Chain, Roberta Cunha, Operations Manager at QIMA/WQS, talks about the significance of animal welfare in the meat production process.

In a light and relaxed chat, Roberta invites us to embark on a journey of knowledge and reflection on how respect for animals not only benefits their quality of life, but also directly affects the quality of the final product that reaches the table.

Throughout the episode, Roberta explains that animal welfare is more than an ethical concern, it is a search for harmony between the physical, mental and behavioral state of animals. She also deconstructs the myth that improving animal welfare requires exorbitant investments, pointing out that there are measurable tools for assessing and improving these conditions.

In addition, the zootechnician, who has more than 12 years' experience in the market, working in the areas of livestock, sales and the food industry, talks about compliance with increasingly stringent legislation and the importance of having professionals dedicated to animal welfare at all stages of production.

Roberta also explores the certifications available and how they guarantee responsible and respectful practices. And she mentions how important it is to also look at who takes care of the animals.

In this podcast you will

  • Understand what Animal Welfare is and what its importance is;
  • Learn about the 5 principles of freedom for Animal Welfare;
  • How to obtain the Animal Welfare certification and seal;

Listen to the full podcast at the link below: