Interview with Lindsay Whistance: Linking Animal Welfare to Resilience in Livestock Systems
Re-Livestock is proud to present an enlightening interview with Lindsay Whistance, where she explores the critical relationship between animal welfare and resilience in livestock systems. Lindsay breaks down the concept of animal welfare, emphasizing the importance of behavior, affective states, and biological functioning as indicators of an animal’s overall well-being.
As part of her work with Re-Livestock, Lindsay focuses on how climate change variables, such as temperature, humidity, and extreme weather, affect animal welfare. She aims to identify strategies that help livestock adapt to changing conditions while maintaining their well-being and productivity. Her research supports the project’s mission to create more resilient and sustainable farming systems.
Lindsay’s ultimate goal is to advance knowledge in this field, providing farmers and researchers with tools to improve welfare and resilience simultaneously. Watch the full interview to learn more about how Re-Livestock is driving innovation in animal welfare under climate challenges.
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