When we analyze a population of pigs, oftentimes the average pig is considered the most important statistic, and efforts are directed to improving them in the barn. However, if improving the entire population is our goal, maybe that shouldn’t...
On this episode, Gema Chacón sheds some light on the diagnosis and interpretation of Leptospira spp. The diagnosis of this pathogen has commonly been done by the MAT, an indirect technique that only shows contact with the bacterium. In...
Kent Mogler, Mogler Family Farm’s CFO and IT leader, joins us to discuss the importance of engaging frontline workers on swine operations. He shares some great tools for accomplishing this task.
Effect of mat feeding on the growth performance and morbidity and mortality of pigs after weaning
Madie Wensley
2022 Midwest ASAS Meeting
In the second part of our series on women in the swine industry, we visit with three incredible women with various careers however, they all have one thing in common…they are all moms.
Our guests for this episode are: Amanda...
Economic reports are impacting the commodity markets this week. Listen in to hear about today's Fed downshift and hog demand fundamentals by Mike Minor and Luke Wells.
Episode Details:
1. We discuss the Midwest Pork Conference in Indiana
2. We discuss why there are no new players entering the Swine Industry
3. We talk about the US supply of hogs decreasing
4. We talk about the upcoming Manitoba Hog Days
SwineCast 1217 Show Notes:
What are the benefits of a strong veterinarian relationship? Dr. Deanne Hemker (PIC Health Assurance Veterinarian) and Jason Pooley (PIC Health Programs Manager) share information on developing and maximizing your servicing veterinarian as a key...
This week Jeff and Mike talk about the WASDE report reaction on Friday. The main topics however include a deeper dive into the soybean meal rally and hog fundamentals.
About the Guest
Dr. Lowe is 1994 graduate of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and has been working with swine production companies across the United States since that time. Dr. Lowe completed the college’s Executive Veterinary Program...