Cara Wilcox: Broiler Welfare in Indonesia | Ep. 123 | The Poultry Podcast Show

I'm Dr. Pratima Adhikari, and I’m thrilled to kick off my first episode as cohost on The Poultry Podcast Show! Very excited to embark on this journey with you. In this episode, our special guest is Cara Wilcox, a Ph.D. candidate at Padjajaran University, shares her experiences and findings on broiler welfare in Indonesia. Drawing from hands-on research across various farms and her work with international teams, Cara sheds light on the unique welfare challenges faced in Southeast Asia's tropical climate. She also offers practical, budget-friendly solutions for improving welfare practices on farms. Tune in to discover how better animal welfare standards can positively impact poultry production. Listen now!

"Improving animal welfare worldwide requires knowledge transfer and capacity building from countries with established expertise, like the US and Europe."

Meet the guest: Cara Wilcox is a Ph.D. candidate in Animal Husbandry at Padjajaran University, Indonesia. With a background in animal behavior, welfare, and wildlife research, she has worked with prominent organizations like the Borneo Nature Foundation and International Animal Rescue. Cara holds an MSc in Applied Animal Behaviour and Welfare from The University of Edinburgh and a BSc in Animal Behaviour from Anglia Ruskin University.

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