In this episode, we meet with Francisco Tascon from Colombia – a veterinarian, pig producer, CEO of The Colombian Swine Association, and software manager for AgroVision. Francisco helps farmers make informed decisions using KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). We focus on measuring KPIs, why they are important for profitability and sustainability, as well as the long-term consequences your decisions may have. Francisco turns the tables and asks Dr. Casey how and why farms are using data in the US – is it effective?

In this episode, you hear from Dr. Casey Bradley in a solo recording discussing her key take-a-ways from the International Conference on Pig Survivability. She will discuss mortality issues, biosecurity, correlation versus causation, the people problem, and the next steps to a solution. She will also highlight the grant that funded this project and conference and if you want to learn more visit their website: https://piglivability.org/.

In this episode, David Henman, a swine nutritionist from Australia discusses important aspects of an integrated production system. The focus is on change: How the Australian system may change in the near future due to an amalgamation with the US and Brazil; How to manage enteric diseases with feed and reducing antibiotic use; How genetic selection for increased disease resistance affects other production criteria; How to manipulate sow diets – or not to; How COVID has affected the Australian market, genetic selection, and overall production. This episode reaches into multiple important aspects of pork production, its challenges, and their solutions, and how the future is changing.

In this episode – sponsored by Zinpro, a panel of pork production experts comes together to discuss the hot topic of zinc oxide used in pig feed around the globe. The host, Vincent Ter Beek from Pig Progress discusses this important topic with Dr. Casey Bradley (USA), Philip van der Brink (Netherlands), Megan Edwards (Vietnam), JP Martineau (Canada), and Colin Twomey (Ireland). This educational episode brings to light some of the hazards of using zinc oxide, how we can better manage our pig herds into the future with increasing restrictions, as well as potential solutions which may allow us to mitigate zinc oxide use altogether. Whether the change is due to legislation or by choice, it is inevitable. To learn more about Zinpro's products visit: www.zinpro.com

This inspiring episode with Dr Arlene Garcia; a specialist in animal behaviour and welfare from Texas Tech; is synonymous with The Real P3 podcast in that both find solutions to industry-related problems. We delve into the topic of English as a second language amongst barn caretakers and the impact this has on animal welfare. As well as the importance of having welfare standards, effective training programs and understanding how your employees follow them. Help support her current project by taking the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NeedsanalysisSSP

This episode is hosted by Mr. Vincent Ter Beek the Chief Editor of Pig Progress. Pressing questions about the importance of farm visits are addressed by Dr. Casey Bradley, a Swine Technology expert from the Sunswine Group in the US, and Mr. Philip van der Brink a senior Swine Nutritionist from Nutrition in the Netherlands. Some people frequent farms, while others do not; but the key question is: How to do it well? The experts explain why it is important to understand the situation on each farm before discussing nutrition as “problems are usually multifactorial.” As well the topics such as the importance of having reliable data, preparation, and biosecurity are discussed. To learn more about The Sunswine Group's professional development program visit www.coffeeandcareersinanimalscience.com

This thought-provoking episode forms part of the podcast series which addresses the trained labor shortage issue within the pork production industry. We visit with Jon Hoek, the president of Summit Smart Farms whose mission is to equip employees and their employers in ways that will optimize on-farm results. The economic impact of proper employee training is quantified and Cloverleaf – a program that simplifies industrial psychology – is discussed. To learn more about The Sunswine Group's Coffee & Career's program visit www.coffeeandcareersinanimalscience.com.

In this episode, we visit SAPPO's (South Africa Pork Producers Organization) Johann Kotzé about how producers in South Africa have lived with the endemic ASF (African Swine Fever). Some key highlights include how they have taken regionalization even further into compartmentalization to ensure trade remains open. This is essential as trade is considered within provinces of their own countries and with other countries. Mr. Kotzé describes the South African producer as passionate which then translates into resiliency, even in the face of constant ASF pressures from both the wildlife and cultural production practices.

In this episode we travel to the United States to meet with Katherine and Brandon Bell, a dynamic duo who own a 12,000 pig contract grower farm in Iowa. We discuss different aspects of one of the most pressing issues in the US pork industry – labor. We talk through how to transition from urban life to farming, listening to your pigs, how new eyes notice small things and females in agriculture. Also, how we need to consider a different perspective to create a work-life balance for both you and your employees.

In this episode, we travel to South Africa to meet with Myles van Deventer, the managing director of Baynesfield Estate – a diversified farming operation with a 2200-sow farrow-to-finish system. We tackle some unexpected but relatable challenges and solutions on the farm such as the consequences of expanding pig operations, having a research facility, political unrest, high maize mycotoxin levels, biosecurity, and more!