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Iowa Swine Day 23: New Sustainability Tools Available for Producers

Stephanie Wisdom, director of animal welfare, National Pork Board, Clive, IA... More ›

Pig Movement Principles

Becca Walthart, a SMEC master' student, discusses the main characteristics of moving pigs, handling pigs, and the relationship between the caretaker and the pig.... More ›

In Swine Versation: Swine Industry Age Gaps with Taylor Rock, Production Supervisor at Heimrel Farms

Taylor Rock, Production Supervisor at Heimrel Farms joins us with a discussion focused on Age Gap from Older and Younger where to many are retiring before properly teaching the Youth on the Swine Farm.... More ›

Precision Livestock Farming: A Game Changer in Swine Health - Dr. Babatope Akinyem

As precision livestock farming (PLF) continues to evolve, researchers are exploring future possibilities to improve animal welfare and enhance the swine industry. As we see, these technologies gain attention not only from farmers, but also from customers. In this episode, Dr. Babatope Akinyemi d... More ›

How to Save 50% on Your Pig Feed Costs!

Here is a how we ferment our feed to help cut costs and fatten our pigs!... More ›

HOW TO FEED PIGS FOR FREE!

HOW TO FEED PIGS FOR FREE! |Farm & Hammer... More ›

A Closer Look at Swine Feed: Mash versus Pellet - Dr. Ashley DeDecker

Decisions in swine nutrition and production often result from a multifaceted approach, considering many factors that go beyond the apparent biological implications. The studies led by Dr. Ashley DeDecker and her team continue to spark insightful discussions in swine nutrition and production. Dr... More ›

Moving Pigs & Packing Orders

In this video, Sawyer moves pigs around up at site 3, then the whole family packs meat orders at the warehouse for Farmer Grade. Finally Kat makes some progress on the horse stall.... More ›

Outdoor Pig Farm- The Happiest Pig Farm.

Outdoor Pig Farm- The Happiest Pig Farm.... More ›

The Methionine Connection in Swine Nutrition - Dr. Maria Mendoza

We invite you to listen to the entire episode with Dr. Maria Mendoza on the Swine it Podcast Show. She shares her insights on amino acid ratios we should consider when feed intake diminishes, as well as energy levels and soybean inclusions we should keep an eye on during those times.... More ›

Impact of ionophores on swine feed efficiency - Dr. Michael Shields

Narasin is an ionophore used in animal production that can enhance weight gain and feed efficiency in growing-finishing swine by modifying hindgut fermentation. In this episode, I talked to Dr. Michael Shields about his research on a meta-regression analysis that was conducted to evaluate the ef... More ›

Balancing Act: Stress and Success in Group-Housed Breed Sows - Dr. Jennifer Brown

Group housing in swine production promotes social interactions but can lead to stress due to competition for resources and aggressive behavior. Effective management, including proper space and enrichment, alleviates stress and enhances animal welfare. To shed light on this matter, I talked to Dr... More ›

International Swine Trade: Uncovering the Intricacies - Tony Clayton

In a globalized world, trading animal genetics across borders is common and beneficial for economic growth and the development of animal breeds within the swine industry. Understanding the intricacies of livestock import and export is now more valuable than ever. To discuss this matter, I had a ... More ›

One Health: A Holistic Perspective on the Swine Industry - Dr. Heather Fowler

Have you ever heard about the term "One Health"? As one of the key strategies of the swine industry, the "One Health Approach" offers a broad, integrative framework for dealing with complex issues that intersect numerous fields, enhancing human and animal health, and promoting environmental stab... More ›

Pasture Maintenance & Happy Pigs: A Farm Day with Eric

Welcome to another day on the farm with Eric! In this video, we dive into the essential aspects of pasture maintenance and witness the joy of our happy pigs. Eric takes you through the process of moving the pigs to a new area, and we'll show the watering setup designed to keep our beloved pigs h... More ›

Starting a $188K/year Pig Farm Business (from Scratch)

How much can you make with a pig farm? Alluvial farms earned $188K in revenue in 2020—a massive growth from where they started in 2016. We’ll get the owners’ insights into modern pig farming in this video. Katie Pencke and Matthew McDermott had extensive farming experience before buying Allu... More ›

Prop 12 Products and Solutions with Crystal Spring Hog Equipment

With Prop 12 being a prominent challenge in the Pork Industry Todd Heisterkamp Executive Director at Crystal Spring Hog Equipment LTD joins our program again. We review what he is hearing about Prop 12, solutions such as the "Freedom Stall" free-access stall which can be used as a "stand-lone"... More ›

Model Clean Pork Farm in American - How American Farmer Earn Millions of $ from Pig Farm

Model Clean Pork Farm in American - How American Farmer Earn Millions of $ from Pig Farm Do you know? From a continental perspective, $23.1 billion or 62.6% of the total value of pork exports originates from Europe. In second place are North American exporters accounting for 27.5%. With such a ... More ›

The Importance of Methionine for Lactating Sows - Cierra Kozole

Methionine is vital for the health and nutrition of sows, especially during lactation. It is an essential amino acid as it is crucial to various physiological functions, including protein synthesis, enzyme activity, and molecule formation. In this episode, I talk with Cierra Kozole about her res... More ›

Sow Feeders That Work.

Updating our sow gear with "worm feeders" has increased efficiency, reduced machinery time during movements and saved our backs.... More ›

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