Dr. Zhen Yang: China’s Pork Industry

In this episode of ‘At The Meeting,’ Dr. Zhen Yang from Nanjing Agriculture University shares his expertise on the evolving Chinese swine industry. He covers everything from the aftermath of African Swine Fever (ASF) to the rise of large-scale production systems, shedding light on the industry's consolidation and its move toward modern, technology-driven farms.

Tune in to discover how China's swine industry is changing and the impact it's having on global pork production!

Meet the guest: Dr. Zhen Yang is a food animal veterinarian and associate professor at Nanjing Agriculture University. He completed his DVM, MS degrees, and swine medicine certificate at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Yang’s research interests focus on production medicine, transboundary animal disease, and porcine circoviruses. After his studies, he worked at various global organizations before returning to China in 2020. His work spans teaching, research, and consulting services to China’s growing swine industry.

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• (00:00) Introduction

• (03:26) ASF Impact & Industry Shift

• (07:32) High-Rise Farms

• (11:12) Labor challenges

• (16:26) Technology in swine farming

• (23:24) Future Trends

• (24:51) Closing Thoughts

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