
Italy
paolo.candotti@bs.izs.it
- Bachelor in veterinary science at the University of Parma in 1990, specializing in veterinary public health in 1995. He has participated and participates both nationally and internationally in numerous courses of improvement.
- Employed by the “Istituto Zooprofilattico della Lombardia e dell'Emilia” (public health organization) since 1991, with the position of chief veterinary director, responsible for the laboratory of preparation of antigens and autovaccines, and member of the National Centre of Animal Health whose headquarters are at the “Istituto Zooprofilattico della Lombardia e dell'Emilia”, Brescia.
- Consultant of the Italian Society of Pathology and Swine Production from 2002 until 2004 and vicepresident from 2001 until 2004.
- Member of the scientific committee of Praxis Veterinaria (journal of veterinary medicine)
- Author of 80 national and international publications and author of the book “La protección sanitaria del ganado porcino” (Health protection of swine livestock) edited by “Le Point Veterinarie Italie”
- Speaker at technical/professional modernization meetings for producers and veterinarians at national and international conferences. Teacher at diverse specialized schools and masters.
Maternity[pig welfare]Paolo Candotti![]() Do you want to evaluate your knowledge of maternity welfare? Just take this new test! |
Fattening: Cleanliness and feed[pig welfare]Paolo Candotti![]() This new test has to do with the correct feed and levels of hygiene in the pens. |
Porcine Welfare: Farrowing Room[pig welfare]Paolo Candotti![]() Are the measures taken with the pig in the farrowing room correct? Are the facilities optimal? |
Fattening: Manipulable material and lighting[pig welfare]Paolo Candotti![]() Is the lighting in warehouses up to standard? Are the manipulable materials the right ones? |
Piglet castration[pig welfare]Paolo Candotti![]() At what age can we castrate piglets? Is it possible to castrate without a general anesthetic? The new test on castration tries to resolve these doubts. |
Finishing[pig welfare]Paolo Candotti![]() The new test in the welfare section is dedicated to conditions during finishing period. |
Gestating sows in group[pig welfare]Paolo Candotti![]() Do the accommodation conditions for your gestating sows in group comply with the welfare normatives? Find out with the new test on welfare. |