
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.
Conditions for breeding during weaning[pig welfare]Paolo Candotti![]() The new test in the welfare section is dedicated to conditions during weaning. |
Conditions for gestating sows in groups[pig welfare]Paolo Candotti![]() A new instalment of the test on animal welfare in swine herds. This test evaluates your knowledge on the welfare of gestating sows allotted in groups. |
Fattening conditions[pig welfare]Paolo Candotti![]() With the current part you can assess your knowledge on pig welfare during the fattening phase: How much space do they need?, What is the maximum level of noise?, etc. |
Group formation of gestating sows[What the experts say ]Paolo Candotti![]() The aggressions can provoke lesions and exclusion from feed for the weaker animals. |
Definitions[pig welfare]Paolo Candotti![]() Test your knowledge on the European legislation about the minimum standards for the protection of pigs (2001/88/EC of 23/Oct/2001 and 2001/93/EC of 9/Nov/2001) |
Husbandry of groups of growing piglets[What the experts say ]Paolo Candotti![]() Space/comfort, after feeding and nourishment, is without doubt a limiting factor for the establishment of a quick, and above all, solid hierarchy. |
Material for the manipulation activities of the pig: better to face the problem than ignore it![What the experts say ]Paolo Candotti![]() Pigs must have permanent access to a sufficient quantity of material to enable proper investigation and manipulation activities, such as straw, hay, wood, sawdust, mushroom compost, peat ... |