The Squeal

On The Squeal Tim Heiller with PIC shares how DISC personality assessments can help teams work better together. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our business success depends on your's. Thanks for listening to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management podcast, featuring in-depth conversations on topics that matter to you. PIC is the global leader in swine genetics. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or youíre a long-time listener, take a second to subscribe to The Squeal. Itís the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest podcast episodes. Just find the subscribe or follow button wherever you listen to podcasts. Already a subscriber? Visit your phone settings and turn notifications on so you never miss an episode.

The Squeal focuses on wean to finish mortality in a three part series. In this final episode of the series, the conversation reviews tips on training, as well understanding mixing pig flows to ensure good outcomes using good site preparation. The guests on this episode of the Squeal include Dr. Kate Dion (The Hanor Company), Dr. Rebecca Robbins (PIC Health Assurance, https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-robbins-5ba10216/), and Dr. Will López (PIC Technical Services, https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-l%C3%B3pez-2b769782/) Resources: How to Improve Pre-Wean Survivability: Strategies to prioritize piglet care tasks when labor is tight - https://www.pic.com/resources/reduce-pre-weaning-mortality-in-pigs/ PIC Wean To Finish https://www.pic.com/?s=wean+to+finish At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our business success depends on your's. Thanks for listening to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management podcast, featuring in-depth conversations on topics that matter to you. PIC is the global leader in swine genetics. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or youíre a long-time listener, take a second to subscribe to The Squeal. Itís the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest podcast episodes. Just find the subscribe or follow button wherever you listen to podcasts. Already a subscriber? Visit your phone settings and turn notifications on so you never miss an episode.

The Squeal focuses on wean to finish mortality in a three part series. In this episode, the conversation reviews wean to finish mortality factors to be considered and looks more closely at monitoring tools and tactics. The guests on this episode of the Squeal include Dr. Kate Dion (The Hanor Company), Dr. Rebecca Robbins (PIC Health Assurance, https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-robbins-5ba10216/), and Dr. Will López (PIC Technical Services, https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-l%C3%B3pez-2b769782/) Resources: How to Improve Pre-Wean Survivability: Strategies to prioritize piglet care tasks when labor is tight - https://www.pic.com/resources/reduce-pre-weaning-mortality-in-pigs/ PIC Wean To Finish https://www.pic.com/?s=wean+to+finish At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our business success depends on your's. Thanks for listening to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management podcast, featuring in-depth conversations on topics that matter to you. PIC is the global leader in swine genetics. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or youíre a long-time listener, take a second to subscribe to The Squeal. Itís the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest podcast episodes. Just find the subscribe or follow button wherever you listen to podcasts. Already a subscriber? Visit your phone settings and turn notifications on so you never miss an episode.

The Squeal focuses on wean to finish mortality in a three part series. In this first episode, the conversation focuses on understanding the factors that contribute to wean to finish mortality. The guests on this episode of the Squeal include Dr. Kate Dion (The Hanor Company), Dr. Rebecca Robbins (PIC Health Assurance, https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-robbins-5ba10216/), and Dr. Will López (PIC Technical Services, https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-l%C3%B3pez-2b769782/) Resources: How to Improve Pre-Wean Survivability: Strategies to prioritize piglet care tasks when labor is tight - https://www.pic.com/resources/reduce-pre-weaning-mortality-in-pigs/ PIC Wean To Finish https://www.pic.com/?s=wean+to+finish At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our business success depends on your's. Thanks for listening to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management podcast, featuring in-depth conversations on topics that matter to you. PIC is the global leader in swine genetics. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or youíre a long-time listener, take a second to subscribe to The Squeal. Itís the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest podcast episodes. Just find the subscribe or follow button wherever you listen to podcasts. Already a subscriber? Visit your phone settings and turn notifications on so you never miss an episode.

Continuing on the 4 Pillars of Sow Longevity series, The Squeal focuses on implementation of the updated recommendations for sow body conditioning and feeding at the farm and slat level. The guests on this episode of the Squeal include Dr. Steve Dritz (PIC Director Global Technical Service https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-dritz-46543a140/), Dr. Sergio Canavate (PIC Technical Service Director https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergio-canavate-a58057208/), Jose Santiago (Tosh Farms ), and Fred Kuhr (Dykhuis Farms https://www.linkedin.com/in/fred-kuhr-0b582263/)   At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our business success depends on your's. Thanks for listening to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management podcast, featuring in-depth conversations on topics that matter to you. PIC is the global leader in swine genetics. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or youíre a long-time listener, take a second to subscribe to The Squeal. Itís the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest podcast episodes. Just find the subscribe or follow button wherever you listen to podcasts. Already a subscriber? Visit your phone settings and turn notifications on so you never miss an episode.

Wrapping up the 4 Pillars of Sow Longevity series, The Squeal focuses in on sow feeding and body condition management, starting with an introduction of the sow caliper and how it is applied. The guests on this episode of the Squeal include Dr. Mark Knauer (North Carolina State University Extension Swine Specialist https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-knauer-0475b921/), Dr. Uislei Orlando (PIC Global Nutrition Programs Director https://www.linkedin.com/in/uislei-orlando-832ba6124/), and Dr. Carine Vier (PIC Nutrition Specialist https://www.linkedin.com/in/carine-vier-5662358a/). At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our business success depends on yours. Thanks for listening to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management podcast, featuring in-depth conversations on topics that matter to you. PIC is the global leader in swine genetics. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or youíre a long-time listener, take a second to subscribe to The Squeal. Itís the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest podcast episodes. Just find the subscribe or follow button wherever you listen to podcasts. Already a subscriber? Visit your phone settings and turn notifications on so you never miss an episode.

In this episode of The Squeal the focus in on developing gilts for maximum life time performance. The guests will talk about when the biggest losses occur plus look at how production teams can achieve more females farrowing their second litter.  The guests on this episode of the Squeal include Dr. Sergio Canavate (PIC Technical Service Director https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergio-canavate-a58057208/), Dr. Bernardo Andrade Villegas (Carthage System Associate Director), Jennifer Patterson (University of Alberta Research Associate at Livestock Gentec https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-patterson-aa30a957), and Dr. Dan Hamilton (PIC Global Direct Of Product Performance) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-hamilton-40564358/). At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our business success depends on yours. Thanks for listening to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management podcast, featuring in-depth conversations on topics that matter to you. PIC is the global leader in swine genetics. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or youíre a long-time listener, take a second to subscribe to The Squeal. Itís the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest podcast episodes. Just find the subscribe or follow button wherever you listen to podcasts. Already a subscriber? Visit your phone settings and turn notifications on so you never miss an episode.

Sow care and management can sometimes fall into a rhythm. Farrowing, weaning, gestation. Our special guests on this episode of The Squeal, Dr. Juan Carlos Pinilla (PIC, Director Global Technical Services, https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-carlos-pinilla-72701a74/), Stacy Voight (PIC, North America Technical Service Team https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-voight-3268aa150/), and Kevin Isler (Kalmbach Feeds, Sow Production Manager, https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-isler-24928a19b/), share steps producers can take to ensure staff is aware and alert to potential problems in this critical area. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our business success depends on yours. Thanks for listening to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management podcast, featuring in-depth conversations on topics that matter to you. PIC is the global leader in swine genetics. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or youíre a long-time listener, take a second to subscribe to The Squeal. Itís the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest podcast episodes. Just find the subscribe or follow button wherever you listen to podcasts. Already a subscriber? Visit your phone settings and turn notifications on so you never miss an episode.

There is no doubt that sow herds across the globe have seen substantial increases in mortality in the last 5 to 10 years. PIC and partners have invested in research to better understand sow robustness. In this episode of The Squeal, the 4 Pillars of Sow Longevity will be introduced ( 1) Genetics, 2) Successful P1 Development, 3) Individual Sow Care, and 4) Sow Body Condition & Feeding) and then the conversation will focus on Genetics.  Joining the discussion are Dr. Dan Hamilton (PIC Global Direct Of Product Performance https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-hamilton-40564358/), Dr. Justin Holl (PIC Director Global Product Development https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-holl-89876225/), and Dr. Saskia Bloemhof (PIC Genetic Services Manager https://www.linkedin.com/in/saskia-bloemhof-abma-6686aa148/). At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our business success depends on yours. Thanks for listening to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management podcast, featuring in-depth conversations on topics that matter to you. PIC is the global leader in swine genetics. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or youíre a long-time listener, take a second to subscribe to The Squeal. Itís the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest podcast episodes. Just find the subscribe or follow button wherever you listen to podcasts. Already a subscriber? Visit your phone settings and turn notifications on so you never miss an episode.

This is part three of a three part series looking at finding and retaining barn staff. This episode of The Squeal aims to provide insight on managing employee motivation, finding the right person to handle your training program, and growing your management team. On The Squeal is Ashley Hengen (PIC Senior Human Resources Generalist, https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-hengen-328843146/), Stacey Voight (PIC Technical Service Manager-Swine Reproduction, https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-voight-8b0b7592/), and Valerie Duttlinger (Summit SmartFarms Chief Analytics Officer & Executive Coach). At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our business success depends on yours. Thanks for listening to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management podcast, featuring in-depth conversations on topics that matter to you. PIC is the global leader in swine genetics. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or youíre a long-time listener, take a second to subscribe to The Squeal. Itís the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest podcast episodes. Just find the subscribe or follow button wherever you listen to podcasts. Already a subscriber? Visit your phone settings and turn notifications on so you never miss an episode.