The Swine it Podcast Show
Episodes
#SHORTS: Gilts’ growth: come thoughts on their structural changes?
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mote holds an Assistant Professor and Swine Extension Specialist position at the University of Nebraska. In this episode, he discusses the longevi...
#SHORTS: Feeding programs going forward
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Levesque’s principal research interests of are protein and amino acid metabolism during pregnancy and maternal nutritional influence on offsprin...
#SHORTS: Perspectives on swine health and nutrition
25 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Daniel Columbus is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Animal and Poultry Science at the University of Saskatchewan and a Research Scientist...
#SHORTS: How can we improve pig survivability?
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here, Dr. Rademacher discusses ways to improve pig survival by identifying diseases in the herd earlier. Identifying a disease early, no matter what i...
#SHORTS: Challenges on gilt development
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Levesque earned her Ph.D. at the University of Alberta and her post-doctoral training at Prairie Swine Centre and the University of Guelph. She no...
#SHORTS: How teats are categorized according to their functioning
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In applied pork production, Dr. Vande Pol received her M.S. in 2016 and her Ph.D. in 2020 from the University of Illinois. In this episode, she discus...
#SHORTS: Genetic programming on heat-stressed gilts
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jay Johnson holds a B.S. and M.S. from the University of Missouri, a Ph.D. from Iowa State University, and a Postdoc from Purdue University. He wo...
Dr. Crystal Levesque: Feeding Gilts and Sows | Ep. 150
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Transitioning the gilt into a successful sow is not always a simple task. They require particular attention and we cant treat them just like any other...
#SHORTS: How the Swine Health Monitoring Program started
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Maintaining a high health status on our farms is essential for good production outcomes. Dr. Corzo talks about the Swine Health Monitoring Program and...
#SHORTS: Investigating and testing PRRS cases
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How confident do you feel about your testing results when investigating PRRS cases? Dr. Corzo highlights how crucial it is to investigate and test PRR...
#SHORTS: Starting pigs: tips and tricks
18 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris gives us some good advice on what we should look for when starting pigs. He highlights the importance of being good on the basics: properly befo...
#SHORTS: How can we improve pigs' caretaker's skills?
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris discusses the benefits of mentoring on pig caretakers' learning. The more you are on the farm with them, the better. Through effective train...
#SHORTS: Pigs caretakers: what has changed in the last few years?
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris talks about some differences between pigs' caretakers nowadays and the ones from some years ago. He highlights how past caretakers had some ...
#SHORTS: Interpreting PRRS negative results: are we doing it right?
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A PRRS negative result means your herd is PRRS free, right? Theoretically, yes. But Dr. Corzo highlights the importance of not assuming your herd is P...
#SHORTS: Sow production: what can we expect in terms of technology?
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fred has been building a solid career in the swine industry, helping other people succeed. He discusses how technology in sow production will support ...
Dr. Chris Rademacher: Decreasing Pig Herd Mortality | Ep. 149
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Decreasing swine mortality still tends to be the largest opportunity for farmers to increase overall profitability, which is why it is important that ...
#SHORTS: Recommended enzymes for lactating sows during summer
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Holmes graduated from North Dakota State University with both a B.S. and M.S. in Animal Science and subsequently attended the University of Minnes...
#SHORTS: What can we do from an environmental perspective to avoid PRRS positive populations?
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Corzo emphasizes the importance of managing the swine environment correctly to ensure that the PRRS virus has no way to enter a farm. We must cont...
#SHORTS: How should we manage sows’ diets during summer?
11 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Holmes explores the conventional way of managing lactating sows’ diet during summer. After the lysine adjustment, fat is the focus, since it is ...
#SHORTS: Research and new technologies in swine production
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. DeDecker received her B.S. in 2006 from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in Animal Science. She then pursued her Ph.D. in swine well-being ...
#SHORTS: Avoiding continuous flow of PRRS positive populations
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the key points to improving herd health and decreasing losses is to think about how to keep PRRS from spreading, to lower the chance for this v...
#SHORTS: A piece of advice for new veterinarians
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is a new world to explore when students leave vet school. To take the best advantage of that, we must be open-minded. Always listen to what peop...
#SHORTS: How can we support guilts during summer?
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For gilts, everything is new. So, it is even more critical to pay attention to them, especially during the summer. Dr. Holmes gives us some tips on ho...
#SHORTS: The first thing to look for in a PRRS positive herd
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Once your herd is positive, you must act as fast as possible. As Dr. Linhares points out, it’s necessary to implement a consistent strategy to conta...
Dr. Cesar Corzo: Disease Surveillance Programs | Ep. 148
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every year there is some form of disease outbreak in swine herds across the US. Whether it is PRRSV, PEDV, or something else, we need to make sure tha...
#SHORTS: Feeding sows and gilts during summer: what should we consider?
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Low feed intake during the summer months represents a real challenge for sows and gilts. So, we must consider when they are more willing to eat and th...
#SHORTS: Why developing a routine is important
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Burlatschenko highlights that settling into a routine can help you adapt to daily barn activities and improve your approach to the farms. It enabl...
#SHORTS: Understanding pig production throughout data collection
04 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Before thinking of the data analysis, we should put some effort into data collection. Adequate data collection, in terms of types of information, for ...
#SHORTS: Alternatives to fat in the sow’s diet
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fat is always a beneficial ingredient to increase the sow diet’s energy density during lactation. But considering how expensive fat is right now, we...
#SHORTS: Being an “on-call” veterinarian, with Dr. Sue Burlatschenko
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last decades, Dr. Burlatschenko has built a solid and outstanding career in the swine industry. For example, she was the first veterinarian i...
Roundtable: Lactating Sows in Heat | Ep. 147
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the summer getting closer pig farmers will need to start worrying about the effects of heat stress on their pigs. It can have a large impact on t...
#SHORTS: Feed sample analysis: are you doing it right? With Dr. Mike Tokach
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we know, preparing high-quality swine diets is a complex process. To reach the best results from the diet, conducting feed and ingredient analyses ...
#SHORTS: The art of saying “I don’t know,” with Dr. Sue Burlatschenko
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we all know, we don’t leave veterinary school with the answer to everything we need. Many of those answers come from experience and consulting ot...
#SHORTS: Evaluating pigs and finding the digestibility coefficient, with Dr. Pedro Urriola
28 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Urriola is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Minnesota. With his vast experience in swine n...
#SHORTS: Mentoring young vets, with Dr. Sue Burlatschenko
28 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Any industry expert knows how nerve-racking it can be to start your first job after graduate school or veterinary school. Dr. Burlatschenko does an ex...
Dr. Sue Burlatschenko: Vet Industry Mindsets | Ep. 146
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Any industry expert knows how nerve-racking it can be to start your first job after graduate school or veterinary school. Everyone expects you to be a...
#SHORTS: What makes a swine professional successful? With Dr. Tom Crenshaw
21 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is a large group of characteristics that can help swine professionals thrive in our industry. Dr. Crenshaw shares his thoughts on that, looking ...
#SHORTS: A great piece of advice for swine nutritionists, with Dr. Tom Crenshaw
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Swine nutrition is Dr. Crenshaw's primary area of expertise. With an outstanding career in this area, he shares excellent insights for swine nutri...
#SHORTS: Findings on supplementing calcium in the sow diet, with Dr. Tom Crenshaw
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tom Crenshaw is a Professor in the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In this episode, Dr. Crenshaw shares some...
#SHORTS: Do we understand our consumer demands? With Dr. Jim Lowe
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Greiner talks with Dr. Jim Lowe about the similarities between the beef industry and the pork industry, and how we, as producers,...
Dr. Tom Crenshaw: Cation-Anion Balance for Pigs | Ep. 145
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all know about the importance of calcium and phosphorus in the diet, but can we be more precise with our feeding techniques? In this episode with L...
#SHORTS: Trying new technologies on pig farms, with Chris Bomgaars
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Chris highlights, most of the technologies we have need time to improve to be more accurate and practical. That’s why Chris recommends that swine...
#SHORTS: Are you surrounded by the right people? With Dr. Jim Lowe
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Part of becoming a successful professional in the swine industry is being associated with other successful professionals. Dr. Lowe highlights that tho...
#SHORTS: The future of the pork industry, with Dr. Jim Lowe
14 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the current demands from consumers today, how can the pork industry better create an efficient future for itself tomorrow? Dr. Lowe shares his th...
#SHORTS: Working with research in commercial facilities, with Phil Hord
14 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hord Family Farms has been successful for many years. In this episode, Phil Hord shares with us his experience of joining the family farm as a member ...
#SHORTS: Improving communication in the swine industry, with Chris Bomgaars
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are always trying to find better ways to understand what the pigs are telling us. Are we doing the same with our teammates? As Chris rightly points...
#SHORTS: What can we learn from the other meat industries? With Dr. Jim Lowe
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lowe is an Associate Professor, Head of the Integrated Food Animal Management Systems Section, and Director of the i-Learning Center for online ve...
#SHORTS: The power of giving feedback to caregivers, with Chris Bomgaars
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Chris aptly points out, technologies that are successfully applied on pig farms are not only those that improve pig performance but also improve em...
#SHORTS: The value of research at production facilities, with Phil Hord
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hord Family Farms has been successful for many years. In this episode, Phil Hord shares his experience of joining the family farm as a member of the 5...
#SHORTS: What do you do with your data from the pig farm? With Chris Bomgaars
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's not news that we gather and manage increasing data from our pig farms each and every day. However, data will only help if they align with peo...
#SHORTS: What technology could transform pig production today, with Aidan Connolly
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Swine farms need to continue to advance technologically if we want to be more profitable in the future. However, those technologies must be closely al...
#SHORTS: Progressing technology in the swine industry, with Chris Bomgaars
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The swine industry desperately needs novel implementable technologies to save money for both producers and consumers. To achieve that, leaders must un...
Dr. Jim Lowe: Pork vs Beef Markets | Ep. 144
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Market demands change with every single generation. The types of products we want today will not be the type of products our kids or grandkids will wa...
#SHORTS: Successful professionals are happy professionals, with Phil Hord
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are many characteristics that successful swine professionals have in common. As Phill highlights, one of them is being happy. As we know, we are...
#SHORTS: The biggest gaps in pig farm management, with Chris Bomgaars
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many people in the swine industry say that our main issue is not managing pigs but managing people. As Chris highlights, it's one of the most crit...
#SHORTS: What defines a successful professional? With Aidan Connolly
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aidan Connolly is the Founder and President of Agritech Capital, a resource for new and established companies working at the interface of agriculture ...
#SHORTS: Returning to the pig farm, with Phil Hord
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Before joining his family's multigenerational business, Phil attended Cedarville University, where he gained his Bachelor of Business Finance in 2...
#SHORTS: The cost of using new technologies, with Aidan Connolly
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Swine farms need to continue to advance technologically if they want to be more profitable in the future. However, one of the biggest limitations of a...
#SHORTS: Connecting tech companies with pig farms, with Aidan Connolly
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Aidan highlights, most of the new technologies coming to the swine industry are not from the area of agriculture. In this case, it's our job to...
#SHORTS: How to keep a pig farm profitable for multiple generations, with Phil Hord
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One critical skill for businesses to remain profitable for a long time is being able to adapt to the constantly changing world around you to meet the ...
#SHORTS: Are you a continuous learner? With Phil Hord
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Phil highlights that he’s noticed a significant difference between those who are still trying to learn, regardless of their age, and those who think...
#SHORTS: Younger minds entering family farms, with Phil Hord
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hord Family Farms has been successful for many years, and in this episode, Phil Hord shares his experience with joining the family farm as part of the...
Chris Bomgaars: Advancing Technology in Swine | Ep. 143
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The swine industry is in need of applied & novel technologies to save money for both producers and consumers. In this episode, we have the pleasur...
#SHORTS: A great piece of advice for the next generation of swine professionals, with Aidan Connolly
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Swine farms need to continue to advance technologically to be more profitable in the future. To achieve that, we must encourage the next generation of...
Phil Hord: Family Farm Profitability | Ep. 142
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One key skill for businesses to remain profitable for a long time is being able to adapt to the constantly changing world around you to meet the needs...
#SHORTS: Using cameras in pig farms: are we doing it right? With Aidan Connolly
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We can get a lot of information by observing the pigs. Now, we are moving forward and bringing cameras and automated systems to evaluate animal perfor...
#SHORTS: What technologies are available for swine professionals? With Aidan Connolly
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aidan Connolly is the Founder and President of Agritech Capital, a resource for new and established companies working at the interface of agriculture ...
#SHORTS: Where we are in terms of technology in the swine industry? With Aidan Connolly
23 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are now moving to the next level of using new technology on pig farms. However, there is a lot to improve. As Aidan Connolly highlights, the main o...
#SHORTS: What are the most significant issues in the swine industry today? With Aidan Connolly
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Swine farms need to continue to advance technologically to be more profitable in the future. However, those technologies must be closely aligned with ...
#SHORTS: Key points for good gilt development, with Jennifer Patterson
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer received her MS in Animal Science from the University of Alberta, specializing in gilt management and reproduction. As an expert on this topi...
#SHORTS: The interactions between pig birth weight and phenotype, with Jennifer Patterson
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Having worked with genetics for a long time, Jennifer brings the discussion addresses this hot topic in pig production: the relationship between birth...
#SHORTS: Summer marketing strategies: what should we consider? With Dr. Matt Ritter
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The best strategies to optimize profits during the summer months must be planned and begun several months in advance. Dr. Ritter shares his thoughts o...
Aidan Connolly: Swine Tech Implementation | Ep. 141
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we have said before, swine farms need to continue to advance technologically if we want to be more profitable in the future. The main obstacle with...
#SHORTS: Methods for determination of gilt weight, with Jennifer Patterson
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Weight is always a challenge in the daily routine, particularly at our current facilities. Most of the time, we don't have scales or maybe suffici...
#SHORTS: Nutritional strategies to feed pigs during the summer, with Dr. Qingyun Li
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Li is a Swine Nutritionist for Cargill, where she focuses on nutrition consulting and economic modeling, as well as other responsibilities. She di...
#SHORTS: What is the importance of getting good boars in gilt development? with Jennifer Patterson
16 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer highlights that boars are underestimated and under-recognized in the pig production process most of the time – but says they’re crucial f...
#SHORTS: Marketing strategies: are they different now? With Dr. Matt Ritter
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Matt Ritter discusses recent shifts in feed costs and market value for pigs, and how that may impact the strategies that producers employ on the f...
#SHORTS: Which components should we think about when discussing sow lifetime productivity? with Jennifer Patterson
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jennifer Patterson discusses some of the key components of determining sow lifetime productivity and what recent research has shown f...
Jennifer Patterson: Gilt Development Factors | Ep. 140
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The breeding facility is arguably the most complex stage of production in the swine industry. There are a lot of factors that influence the productivi...
#SHORTS: Thoughts on stocking densities and pig performance, with Matt Wolfe
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Matt Wolfe highlights, stocking densities must be considered a critical element in the strategies that swine producers should employ this summer to...
#SHORTS: Adding lysine to pigs’ summer diets, with Dr. Qingyun Li
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Li is a Swine Nutritionist for Cargill, where she focuses on nutrition consulting and economic modeling, as well as other areas. She discusses her...
#SHORTS: Incorporating fat into summer diets for pigs, with Matt Wolfe
09 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adding fat is a very common strategy that swine nutritionists use to feed pigs during summer. Fat prices, however, are becoming a great concern. As Ma...
#SHORTS: How can swine producers improve profits by considering summer strategies? With Dr. Matt Ritter
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The best strategies for optimizing profits during the summer months must be planned and begun several months in advance. According to Dr. Ritter, it i...
#SHORTS: What trends are we seeing in the swine industry in the coming summer months? With Matt Wolfe
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Wolfe is a Pork Consultant for Cargill and is committed to providing his customers with the tools necessary to create a successful pork system. H...
#SHORTS: What can we do differently to treat and control diseases in pigs? With Dr. Matheus Costa
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Costa tells us about the research he is conducting and what he expects to see in the next five or ten years in terms of disease treatments in pig ...
#SHORTS: A pig nutritionist needs to be nimble, with Dr. Kathryn Price
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Price highlights that, as a pig nutritionist, it is always important to be at the ready and act quickly when the call from the producers comes, an...
#SHORTS: The difficulties in measuring gas emissions on pig production, with Dr. Erin Cortus
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The broad mission of Dr. Cortus’ program is to work with producers and communities to continually understand and improve the quality and productivit...
Roundtable: Summer Profit Strategies | Ep. 139
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For swine producers to optimize profits during the summer months, nutritionists need to be updating diets several months earlier as far as employing d...
#SHORTS: How do fiber and phytase help control pathogens in pigs? With Dr. Kathryn Price
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Price gives us a brief explanation of some nutritional strategies that can be used to control enteric pathogens. Do you use any of these? *Watch ...
#SHORTS: Swine diseases that we can only control with antibiotics, with Dr. Matheus Costa
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Costa, a professor at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada, explains the importance of finding alternatives for diseases that don’t have any v...
#SHORTS: The use of cameras and its help in the selection of replacement gilts, with Dr. Benny Mote
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Benny Mote grew up on a small pig farm in Texas. In this video, he mentioned how the use of technology in the barn could help us select replacemen...
#SHORTS: How effectively are we treating infections in pig production? With Dr. Matheus Costa
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
According to Dr. Costa, research conducted in Canada showed that approximately 70% of microbial treatments failed when applying the first antibiotic, ...
Dr. Matheus Costa: Antimicrobial Resistance in Pigs | Ep. 138
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bacterial infections in pigs are common on farms no matter how good your biosecurity protocols are. With the continuous use of antibiotics and vaccine...
#SHORTS: Sow mortality and welfare, with Dr. Roger Campbell
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With his impressive expertise from the 40-plus years he has worked in the swine industry, Dr. Campbell tells us about sow mortality and welfare, and h...
#SHORTS: Strategies to reduce E. coli problems in pig production, with Dr. Ken Mooney
26 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mooney talks about some nutritional interventions he is applying in an attempt to minimize damage from E. coli and improve profitability, to keep ...
#SHORTS: Why reduce calcium levels in pigs’ diets? With Dr. Ken Mooney
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One way to buffer the gut against pathogens is by reducing dietary calcium. Dr. Mooney explains what he has done to help his clients who are suffering...
#SHORTS: Challenges and opportunities for the US increase pigs’ profitability, with Dr. Roger Campbell
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The main topic of this discussion was the opportunities Dr. Campbell sees in the swine industry over the next 10 years. He pointed out a very specific...
Stephen Hall: Sow Herd Management | Ep. 137
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Managing a sow herd is arguably the most complex aspect of swine production to manage. Each sow needs individualized attention to maximize performance...
#SHORTS: Where are the biggest losses in the sows' feed efficiency? with Dr. Roger Campbell
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Campbell is a bright mind in terms of pig nutrition. He talked about the sows' feed efficiency and gave us his opinion about the opportunities...
#SHORTS: Helping the swine producer during a nutrition break, with Dr. Ken Mooney
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mooney briefly explains what we can do as animal nutritionists to help a producer as quickly as possible - even over the phone. Do you agree that ...