China’s Pork Industry: A podcast

Podcasts are a perfect way to get caught up with new swine information! We are presenting you the latest episode from “At The Meeting.”

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.

Listen 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.

For over 25 years, “At the Meeting—Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison” has been the go-to leader when it comes to breaking down important and trending topics throughout the swine industry.

At The Meeting is hosted by Dr. Montserrat Torremorell, Dr. Gordon Spronk and Dr. Tom Wetzell. We are continually addressing challenging pork industry issues through our conversations with industry leaders. And when we learn, we bring it all to you. In each episode, veterinarians and other swine experts join the conversation.

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