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175 - Dr. John Deen: Why the average pig is not a great indicator for potential value

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 be our main focus. In this episode, I talk with Dr. J... More ›

CUTE BABY PIGS / SPECIAL MOMENTS / LOVING MOMENTS at the FARM / PIGLETS

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, k-3 will enjoy seeing some of the cutest baby pigs at the farm. ENJOY!... More ›

Healthy, happy hogs: Precision Feeding with Dr. Candido Pomar

This footage was recorded prior to the Government of Canada's physical distancing guidelines. Canadians are encouraged to continue to follow COVID-19 safety guidelines.... More ›

Dr. John Deen: Why the average pig is not a great indicator for potential value

Loading Feeder Pigs

In this one Tork fixes some water nipples for the pigs, Sawyer and Tork load 2 loads of overstocks & Tork gives you an update on the Airbnb fixer upper project.... More ›

Lessons a Dairy Scientist Can Teach the Swine Industry about the Application of Precision Feeding

Conference by Dr. Trevor DeVries, University of Guelph, Canada. Presented during the 2022 GESTAL Swine Summit.... More ›

Pig Farm Repairs

In this one Sawyer gives you an update on how the pigs are doing up at site 3, then it’s on to making repairs at our site 1 hog barn. Greasing anchor bearings, checking motor oil & replacing an anchor bearing.... More ›

Danny's Whole Hog Barbeque

Danny's Whole Hog Barbeque | | Manitoba Agriculture... More ›

Killer cats, 358 new Holland mix mill & destructive pigs.

Killer cats, 358 new Holland mix mill & destructive pigs. | | Millionaire Farmer... More ›

Pulling Piglets

In this one Tork gives you his secret family ham ball recipe for Thanksgiving and Christmas, then it’s on to pulling piglets out of the site 2 barn, finally the boys upgrade the farm by installing brand new wireless water meters from Barn Tools.... More ›

How Much Does Social Stress Affect Pigs? - Andrea Luttman

As we all know, pigs, just like humans, are susceptible to stress. Too much stress on a pig can cause it to grow poorly and have more health complications. In today’s episode, I talk with Andrea Lutman about her work measuring stress factors in piglets at weaning, and working to define resilien... More ›

Are Cull Sows Fit For Transportation?

What are the requirements to classify a sow as fit for transportation? In this episode, Dr. Kobek-Kjeldager talks about some recent research regarding cull sow welfare during that process. Since finishing pigs are quite different from sows, transportation requirements shouldn’t be the same. Watc... More ›

#28 - Predictive AI technology - how can it benefit sows? - Dr. Madonna Benjamin

The swine industry is constantly evolving and if it wants to stay profitable, we need to learn how to best utilize the latest developments in technology to increase revenue and sustainability. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Madonna Benjamin about her research utilizing pose estimation technolo... More ›

#41 - Can certain bacterial enterotypes predict pig performance? - Dr. Andres Gomez

We know that the microbiome can have an effect on a pig’s performance, and that it can be manipulated. However, can we predict a pig’s performance based on their microbiome classification, ie. their enterotype? In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Andres Gomez about his work trying to answer that... More ›

#39 - How does fiber affect nutrient digestibility for gestating sows? - Garrin Lee Shipman

Fiber is very commonly used in gestating sow diets for a variety of reasons. One such reason is that sows are capable of utilizing more energy from the fiber as they have increased hindgut fermentation capacity; can it have other effects that we haven’t considered? In today’s episode, I talk wit... More ›

Fresh Batch Of Baby Piglets

In this one Tork gets a fresh batch of baby weaner pigs, then it’s on to spreading our bio cal for next year's corn crop, finally the boys get the rubber mats out of site 1.... More ›

How does fiber affect nutrient digestibility for gestating sows? - Garrin Lee Shipman

#24 - The effect of Ileitis on the immune function of the pig's gut - Dr. Emma Helm explains

Lawsonia intracellularis can have a significant impact on the capabilities of the small intestine of pigs. This can cause a wide range of effects, from weakened immunological function to reduced nutrient absorption and slowed growth. In this episode, Dr. Emma Helm explains her research study, wh... More ›

#37 - Pros and cons of different genetic selection criteria for pigs - Madie Wensley

Preferred selection criteria have changed drastically over the last several decades. When it comes to that matter, increasing growth rate is typically high on the priority list – but should you select for increased gain in the nursery or in the finishing period? In this episode, I talk with Madi... More ›

#shorts What’s the real deal with swine labor issues in the US?

In this episode, Victor Ochoa talks about his job as the Director of Swineworks, the largest staffing company in the US swine industry. He discusses the labor shortages in the swine industry and how they are a serious problem and have multiple causes. Such a hot topic, right? Watch the whole thi... More ›

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