The Swine it Podcast Show

Everyone in the swine industry is ethically responsible for protecting our animals as well as promoting their welfare, safeguarding natural resources, and producing safe food. Once we do that, we keep building and improving our customer relationships, because we receive their trust. That's why internal and third-party audits and certification programs are so essential – and to answer many of the questions on pork producers' and managers' minds when it comes to the matter, I talk with Emily Erickson. Ms. Erickson has vast knowledge and experience in that area and in this episode, she explains what the different types of audits are, what an animal welfare audit looks like, and how auditors are trained."Do your best with the audits, try to become more familiar with the process, and understand why they are important – it's not someone coming into your farm just to make your day terrible." - Emily EricksonWhat you’ll learn:(00:00) Highlight(02:15) Introduction(04:19) Animal welfare audit(08:35) What a packer audit is(12:40) Third-party auditors: who are they?(20:20) Differences between assessments and auditions(23:41) How often should we do an internal audit? (30:40) Key takeaways(32:40) Three final questionsMeet the guest: Emily EricksonExperience:Current: Environmental Specialist at Nobles County MinnesotaPast: Head Of Human Resources at Wakefield Pork; Animal Well Being and Quality Assurance Manager at New Fashion PorkBackground:B.Sc., Animal Science (South Dakota State University)Connect with the guest on Social Media: LinkedIn𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- AB Vista- Adisseo- Genesus- Evonik- Cloudfarms- Bioverse- Eastman- MS SchippersGive us a Rating & Review - http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1460280128

As swine producers, nutritionists, and veterinarians, we all know that sow mortality is a complex challenge, since many factors influence it. Indeed, high mortality rates and poor sow performance greatly impact farm profitability, including feed costs. So how can we improve sow retention and longevity in our production systems? Are there nutritional strategies that can be employed to optimize sow retention? To answer these – and many more – questions, I talk with Dr. Kyle Coble, one of the brightest swine nutritionists in our industry. In this episode, Dr. Coble shares his vast experience with nutritional strategies and research on improving sow mortality, critical aspects of gilt development, and current challenges on sow farms. "Sow mortality is a very complex and multifaceted issue that certainly will not be fixed with one silver bullet." - Dr. Kyle CobleWhat you’ll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:40) Introduction(07:10) Research on improving sow longevity(15:20) Sow and gilt nutrition(18:18) Sows' parity and mortality(27:03) Prolapses and sow retention(30:40) Key points(31:35) Three final questionsMeet the guest: Dr. Kyle CobleExperience:Current: Director of Nutrition Services at JBS Live PorkPast: International Nutrition Consultant, Senior Manager of Production Strategies and Nutritionist for New Fashion PorkBackground:Ph.D., Swine Nutrition (Kansas State University)M.Sc., Animal Science (Oklahoma State University) B.S., Animal Science (Oklahoma State University)Connect with the guest on Social Media: LinkedIn𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- AB Vista- Adisseo- Genesus- Evonik- Cloudfarms- Bioverse- Eastman- MS SchippersGive us a Rating & Review - http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1460280128

While temperatures are dropping, concerns are being raised for many swine producers. We are talking about Porcine Reproductive & Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS), one of the biggest challenges for swine health because of its tremendous worldwide economic impact on pig production. In that scenario, we must keep an eye on the way PRRS viruses evolve year after year. So you might ask yourself: "What have we learned from PRRS outbreaks this year?" The good news is that I myself asked that same question to one of the brilliant minds in our industry: Dr. Paul Yeske. In this episode, Dr. Yeske delves into the latest trends on PRRS and the strategies we can count on to prevent and mitigate the impact on our herds. "We often think about how we can keep PRRS out of our farms. However, once we have it, we must also think about how we can do our best to avoid carrying it elsewhere and keep it within the herd." - Dr. Paul YeskeWhat you’ll learn:(00:00) Highlight(02:05) Introduction(03:38) PRRS: where are we now?(09:04) PRRS clinical signs(11:19) Preventing a PRRS outbreak(19:51) New technologies in gestation(21:55) Procedures to get PRRS virus out of the herd(25:21) Manure management(29:37) Key points(30:32) Three final questionsMeet the guest: Dr. Paul YeskeExperience:Current: Senior member of the veterinary team at the Swine Vet Center (SVC)Background:M.Sc., Swine Medicine (University of Minnesota) D.M.V. (Iowa State University)Connect with the guest on Social Media: LinkedIn𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- AB Vista- Adisseo- Genesus- Evonik- Cloudfarms- Bioverse- Eastman- MS SchippersGive us a Rating & Review - http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1460280128

We all know that research is one of the forces that pushes the swine industry forward. Experiments are designed to test new products, check the efficiency of drugs and vaccines, evaluate animal behavior, improve farm practices… the list goes on. That's why swine research is conducted at so many of our universities across the country, integrates companies' strategies, and is the object of interest of certified organizations. In this episode, I have a very nice conversation with Dr. Dustin Boler, who has great experience working with different types of research institutions: he explains what the main differences and challenges between academic and commercial research are and what it takes to successfully run an experiment. "There is absolutely a give-and-take relationship between academic and commercial research. Both have their place, but they are quite different in terms of how we approach the same scientific method." - Dr. Dustin BolerWhat you’ll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:40) Introduction(04:34) Academic vs. commercial research(07:50) Control in commercial studies(09:54) Managing farm staff in commercial research(13:32) Conducting research on different subjects(16:27) What is CRO?(24:22) Key elements of different types of research(26:59) Key points(27:50) Three final questionsMeet the guest: Dr. Dustin BolerExperience:Current: Director of Research at Carthage Veterinary Service, LTDPast: Director of Research (Topigs Norsvin USA); Associate Professor (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign); Assistant Professor (Ohio State University)Background:M.B.A. (Kelley School of Business at Indiana University)Ph.D., Animal Sciences (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)M.Sc., Animal Sciences (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) B.Sc., Animal Sciences/Ag Economics (Purdue University)Connect with the guest on Social Media: LinkedIn𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- AB Vista- Adisseo- Genesus- Evonik- Cloudfarms- Bioverse- Eastman- MS SchippersGive us a Rating & Review - http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1460280128

Influenza viruses are a huge concern for swine producers around the globe: firstly, because they cause high levels of illness in the herds; secondly, because they are very contagious and evolve very quickly. Although swine (and human) influenza viruses can circulate throughout the entire year, most outbreaks do occur during late fall and winter – so there is no better time to talk about them! In this week's episode, I talk with Dr. Montserrat Torremorell about the main strategies for solving influenza issues in our pig production systems. With vast experience on that topic, Dr. Montserrat explains what the differences are between influenza viruses, why sow farms are more susceptible to occurrences, and what we need to do to successfully control influenza on a practical level. "If Influenza had a brain, I would say it would be very smart. It knows how to adapt and change very quickly." - Dr. Montserrat TorremorellWhat you’ll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:40) Introduction(06:09) Types of influenza viruses(09:07) Influenza: pigs vs. humans(15:23) Managing influenza in the sow farm(20:45) Strains diversity in sow and grow-finishing operations(23:40) Controlling influenza successfully(32:15) Key points(33:34) Three final questionsMeet the guest: Dr. Montserrat TorremorellExperience:Current: Professor in the Department of Veterinary Population Medicine at the University of MinnesotaPast: Health Director at PIC/GenusBackground:Ph.D. (University of Minnesota)D.V.M., Veterinary Medicine (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona)Connect with the guest on Social Media: LinkedIn𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- AB Vista- Adisseo- Genesus- Evonik- Cloudfarms- Bioverse- Eastman- MS SchippersGive us a Rating & Review - http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1460280128

There is a lot we need to consider when managing nursery pigs. Swine producers, nutritionists, vets, and everyone else involved in the process must do their best to protect the pigs from stressors after weaning while raising robust and healthy animals. However, it is common knowledge that there is not a single answer or a silver bullet to solve all the issues in nursery production, since every system is different and demands adaptable solutions. In this week's episode, I talk with Dr. Wes Schweer, who has a very extensive research and practical experience in dealing with the challenges in the nursery. As part of our discussion, we go through the main current trends in the nursery phase and what we are – or should be – doing differently from the past."Nowadays, health management is a priority in the nursery phase, which is one of the biggest changes from what we usually did in the past." - Dr. Wes SchweerWhat you’ll learn:(00:00) Highlight(02:10) Introduction(03:22) Trends in nursery production(07:22) Starting the piglets right(10:53) Water quality(12:49) Zinc and copper in the diet(15:46) Zinc levels and recommendations(20:24) Managing nursery pigs(29:37) Key points(31:37) Three final questionsMeet the guest: Dr. Wes SchweerExperience:Current: Swine Research Nutritionist at Zinpro CorporationBackground:Ph.D., Animal Sciences (Iowa State University)M.Sc., Animal Sciences (Iowa State University)B.Sc., Animal Sciences (Iowa State University)Connect with the guest on Social Media: LinkedIn𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- AB Vista- Adisseo- Genesus- Evonik- Cloudfarms- Bioverse- Eastman- MS SchippersGive us a Rating & Review - http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1460280128

It is common knowledge that any biosecurity program must be well designed to both minimize the impact of endemic pathogens to which the herds have been exposed and fend off pathogens to which they have not come into contact yet. But even though we recognize the importance of biosecurity processes, we sometimes forget that they must change from season to season: the cold months bring different disease and management challenges when compared with the hot months. Considering how critical such a topic is, I talk with Dr. Daniel Boykin about how swine producers can enforce their biosecurity programs, especially during winter. According to him, everything goes back to consistency: we must have a consistent approach to biosecurity that can be replicated as many times as necessary."If we have developed a process that reduces disease introduction in sow farms, why can't we apply those concepts directly to wean-to-market farms?" - Dr. Daniel BoykinWhat you’ll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:50) Introduction(02:55) Biosecurity during the winter(07:15) Visitors on pig farms(11:37) Secondary barriers before entering a farm(15:20) Biosecurity in wean-to-finish barns(18:58) Transportation(21:15) Biosecurity strategies in the cold months(25:48) Key points(26:53) Three Final questionsMeet the guest: Dr. Daniel BoykinExperience:Current: Director of Veterinary Services at Cactus Family FarmsPast: Staff Veterinarian at Christensen FarmsBackground:D.M.V., Food Animal Focus (North Carolina State University)B.Sc., Animal Sciences (North Carolina State University)Connect with the guest on Social Media: LinkedIn𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- AB Vista- Adisseo- Genesus- Evonik- Cloudfarms- Bioverse- Eastman- MS SchippersGive us a Rating & Review - http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1460280128

Certainly, we are asking a lot of our professors, especially the new ones, since meeting both their teaching and researching agendas as part of their roles at the university can be quite a challenge. Additionally, they must keep an eye on what is happening in the swine industry and on the ways they can better coordinate their students' training and research goals with the industry demands. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Ben Bohrer about his vast experience with that very interesting topic. He shares some great pieces of advice for the next generation of professors and provides insights on how the industry and the university must stay connected to generate mutual benefits. "Do not hesitate to ask your new professors for advice. We've dealt with some of the challenges that you might be facing over the next year or two." - Dr. Ben BohrerWhat you’ll learn:(00:00) Highlight(02:40) Introduction(03:54) Starting a career as a professor(10:44) Discussing research needs with the industry(14:48) How academia can support the swine industry(19:23) Challenges with sample size(25:24) Studies and implications(28:35) Key points(29:57) Three Final questionsMeet the guest: Dr. Ben BohrerExperience:Current: Assistant Professor at Ohio State UniversityPast: Assistant Professor at the University of GuelphBackground:Ph.D., Animal Science (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)M.Sc., Animal Science (Ohio State University)B.S.A., Animal Science and Agribusiness (Ohio State University)Connect with the guest on Social Media: LinkedIn𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- AB Vista- Adisseo- Genesus- Evonik- Cloudfarms- Bioverse- Eastman- MS SchippersGive us a Rating & Review - http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1460280128

It’s quite true that the US hasn’t been hit by ASF yet. However, if there’s one thing we can know for sure is that we need to be prepared for it in case it does cross our borders. In order to stop ASF from spreading, first we must be able to identify it, a process which begins with proper sampling. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Justin Brown about a new sampling certification that anyone who works with pigs can receive. It involves training in proper ASF sampling techniques, so that our country can be ready to stop it if an outbreak occurs."The USDA has held a series of drills to see that we are prepared for ASF. They saw that there was a large lack of trained personnel available to collect all the necessary samples, so through some collaboration, they developed a new sample collection training program." - Dr. Justin BrownWhat you’ll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:52) Introduction(03:08) A new training program in sample collection(06:51) How do you earn this certification?(08:24) What does this curriculum look like?(18:18) What sample types are approved for ASF surveillance?(20:59) Certification renewal and expense(29:00) Famous 3 questionsMeet the guest: Dr. Justin BrownExperience:Current: Assistant Professor at Iowa State UniversityPast: Postdoctoral Research Associate at Iowa State UniversityBackground:Ph.D., Veterinary Medicine (University of Georgia)B.S.A., Animal Science (University of Georgia)Connect with the guest on Social Media: LinkedIn𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- Zinpro- AB Vista- Adisseo- Genesus- Evonik- Cloudfarms- Bioverse- Eastman- MS SchippersGive us a Rating & Review - http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1460280128

The more diseases emerge, the more we have to rely on antibiotics to fight them. However, fighting back with antibiotics can, of course, result in the development of antibiotic resistant strains, which makes it even harder to eliminate diseases on your farm. In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Noelle Noyes about her research on microbiome and antimicrobial resistance. We also discuss what measures we should take in order to reduce antimicrobial resistant bacteria within swine populations."Good management, good husbandry, and good biosecurity are the most fundamental aspects of reducing antimicrobial resistance" - Dr. Noelle NoyesWhat you’ll learn:(00:00) Highlight(02:10) Introduction(03:54) Antimicrobial resistance monitoring today(12:43) Deciphering which organisms impact the microbiome the most(14:41) Negative and positive controls in microbiome research(17:55) Preferred ways to analyze microbiome samples(20:51) Measuring whether a population is shifting away from an antimicrobial resitant gene(24:00) Counteracting antimicrobial resistance(28:50) Famous 3 questionsMeet the guest: Dr. Noelle NoyesExperience:Current: Assistant Professor in the Veterinary Population Medicine Department of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota.Past: USDA NIFA Postdoctoral Fellow; Sustainability Leadership Fellow at the School of Global Environmental Sustainability.Background:D.V.M./Ph.D. dual-degree (Colorado State University);M.A., Ethnology and European Studies (Osnabrueck University);Post-bac, pre-vet studies; B.A., European Studies (Amherst College).Connect with the guest on Social Media: LinkedIn𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- Zinpro- AB Vista- Adisseo- Genesus- Evonik- Cloudfarms- Bioverse- Eastman- MS SchippersGive us a Rating & Review - http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1460280128