Dr. Jennifer Walker: Dairy Industry and Consumer Perceptions | Ep. 25

Cow welfare has now become a concern for both producers and consumers. In this context, if we are aware of consumer priorities and industry plans regarding the issue, we can better address the main challenges on our dairy farms. In this episode with Dr. Jennifer Walker, we talk about animal welfare audit protocols, consumer interests, and the main issues in dairy systems related to the subject. Additionally, she shares some perspectives on milk quality.

“I think we're going to see benefits when we start thinking about how to simultaneously optimize both animal welfare with production.’’ - Dr. Jennifer Walker‬

What you’ll learn:

• Highlight (00:00)
• Introduction (1:45)
• Concerns about audits on dairy farms (5:40)
• The priorities of dairy consumers (13:22)
• The main challenges in welfare at dairies (12:06)
• Animal welfare and housing systems (24:45)
• Milk quality perspectives (31:47)
• The final questions (40:19)

Meet the guest: Dr. Jennifer Walker‬

Experience:

• Current: Director of Quality & Care at Danone North America
• Past: Director, Dairy Stewardship at Dean Foods; Graduate Research Assistant- Veterinary of Preventive Medicine at Ohio State University

Background:

• Ph.D., Veterinary Preventive Medicine (Ohio State University)
• M.Sc.; International Animal Welfare, Ethics & Law (University of Edinburgh)
• D.V.M., Food Animal Medicine (University of California, Davis)
• B.Sc., Animal Sciences (University of California, Davis)

Connect with the guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

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