Could pain management be the missing piece for pig productivity?
How can pain be identified; how can it be treated; and how will pain relief feature in the future of pig production?
28 January 2019
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Monique Pairis-Garcia
Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal Science at Ohio State University (OSU)
Dr Pairis-Garcia teaches undergraduate level animal welfare and behaviour and serves on the Pig Welfare Committee for the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV).
Mary Burkemper
The Ohio State University
Mary Burkemper earned her Bachelor’s in animal science from the University of Missouri and is currently working on her Master’s in animal science at the Ohio State University.
