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Dr. Jerry Spears: Chromium in Swine Feed

Dr. Jerry Spears: Chromium in Swine Feed

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Jerry Spears, Professor Emeritus from North Carolina State University, unravels the intricacies of chromium's impact on swine health. With over three decades of research on trace minerals like chromium, zinc, and copper, Dr. Spears sh... More
Enhancing Swine Health with Lanxess: Gisele Ravagnani Speaks - 2024 World Pork Expo

Enhancing Swine Health with Lanxess: Gisele Ravagnani Speaks - 2024 World Pork Expo

Covering the 2024 World Pork Expo for Swine Web, Leon Sheets interviewed Gisele Ravagnani from Lanxess. Gisele will delve into their latest products designed to improve swine health and welfare. She will discuss how these products are making a difference for pig farmers, including Leon Sheets, b... More
Season 5, Episode 1: Iowa Swine Day Event

Season 5, Episode 1: Iowa Swine Day Event

Welcome to season five, episode one, of the PigX Podcast! We have an exciting season ahead, so to kick it off, we brought Janae Metzger and Stacie Matchan as this month's guests. Janae discusses her presentation from the 2023 Iowa Swine Day Event on establishing a winning culture on the farm. ... More
Getting Baby Pigs and Loading Fat Hogs

Getting Baby Pigs and Loading Fat Hogs

In this video, we get a new batch of baby pigs that arrive at the farm at site 1. Then we load two loads of fat hogs at site 2 on Tork’s birthday.... More
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Cameras to Measure Phenotypes in Pigs

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Cameras to Measure Phenotypes in Pigs

Dr. Dan Hamilton, Director of Product Performance at PIC, has unveiled a cutting-edge development in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for the selection of gilts and boars. This innovative technology employs cameras and AI algorithms to analyze and predict the structural soundness and long... More
Zinpro research highlights importance of Zn during respiratory disease challenge in swine

Zinpro research highlights importance of Zn during respiratory disease challenge in swine

Corey Carpenter, Swine Account Manager at Zinpro Corporation, recently shared groundbreaking research on the benefits of incorporating Zinpro Zinc into the diet of grow-finish pigs. This study provides compelling evidence that dietary zinc supplementation can mitigate the detrimental effects of ... More
Optimizing Swine Production: Insights from Fritz Richards of Hog Slat - 2024 World Pork Expo

Optimizing Swine Production: Insights from Fritz Richards of Hog Slat - 2024 World Pork Expo

Continuing his interviews at the 2024 World Pork Expo for Swine Web, Leon Sheets talked with Fritz Richards from Hog Slat. Fritz will elaborate on their extensive range of products and how they help farmers like Leon Sheets optimize their swine production processes and ensure the well-being of t... More

Dr. Elda Dervishi: Feed Restriction and Pig Behavior

Dr. Elda Dervishi: Feed Restriction and Pig Behavior

This episode approaches vital research in the Canadian swine industry. Dr. Dervishi, a research project manager at the University of Alberta, brings her extensive animal nutrition and behavior knowledge to the discussion. This episode focuses on the impact of feed restriction on pigs, exploring ... More
In Swine Versation: Passing the Torch: Navigating Succession in Family Farming

In Swine Versation: Passing the Torch: Navigating Succession in Family Farming

In this episode, we explore the inspiring journey of Mogler Farms, a family-owned pork production enterprise, as they navigate the crucial process of succession planning. Join us as Dwight Mogler, the seasoned patriarch, shares his experiences and lessons learned, while the next generation, Chet... More
Newer Ventilation Technology for Swine Production

Newer Ventilation Technology for Swine Production

Hog farmers are constantly looking for ways to improve the energy efficiency and air quality in their barns. This is important for the pigs, as well as the workers who care for them. In this interview with @Swineweb Vic Faust, Chris Elvidge, PigTek Engineering and Technical Service Manager, ... More
Season 3 Episode 1: Sow Farm Management with Chris Blevins & Lance Dunbar

Season 3 Episode 1: Sow Farm Management with Chris Blevins & Lance Dunbar

Chris and Lance share some insight from their recent discussion at the Sow Summit on the importance of sow management.... More
Dr. Su A Lee: Swine Feed Efficiency

Dr. Su A Lee: Swine Feed Efficiency

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Su A Lee, a postdoctoral research associate from the University of Illinois, explores the complexities of mineral digestibility and nutrient optimization in swine feeds. Dr. Lee shares her latest research findings on how particle size... More
Navigating Pork Production Challenges: The Impact of African Swine Fever in Asia

Navigating Pork Production Challenges: The Impact of African Swine Fever in Asia

This video sheds light on the significant impact of African swine fever on pork production across Asia, particularly in China. With an outbreak starting in 2018 and leading to a drastic pork shortage by 2020, learn how this crisis led to China purchasing a significant portion of the US pork prod... More
Dr. Luigi Faucitano: Transport & Swine Welfare | Ep. 53

Dr. Luigi Faucitano: Transport & Swine Welfare | Ep. 53

In this insightful episode of The Swine It Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Luigi Faucitano joins us to explore critical aspects of meat science, with a special focus on transportation's impact on animal welfare and meat quality. Our discussion extends into the nuances of rest time post-transportation, ... More
Planting Corn and Pig Farming

Planting Corn and Pig Farming

In this video, we start planting corn on our home farm. Pigs need to be moved at site 2 and Tork needs to complete some farm projects.... More
Swine Insights Unleashed: Market Momentum: 2024 Hog Building Report and Facility Trends

Swine Insights Unleashed: Market Momentum: 2024 Hog Building Report and Facility Trends

Welcome to "Swine Insights Unleashed," your definitive guide to the latest developments in the 2024 Hog Building update. After a slow period in construction, the arrival of spring offers the perfect opportunity to reconnect with industry experts and delve into the current trends and future prosp... More
Pigs Destroy Everything! Upgrading Our Pig Watering System

Pigs Destroy Everything! Upgrading Our Pig Watering System

I'm beyond over the broken water dishes. It feels like we're replacing them every month or so....so it's time to start upgrading our pig watering system. In this one, we'll begin converting from an old bucket and dish method to a more automated approach with pig nipple waterers. We'll wal... More
Long Night of Loading Pigs

Long Night of Loading Pigs

In this video, 3 loads of pigs need to be loaded in the middle of the night and 15 pigs need to be loaded to go to Farmer Grade. It’s gonna be a long night of pig farming.... More
Dr. Tim van Sprang: Pig Behavior & Air Quality | Ep. 97

Dr. Tim van Sprang: Pig Behavior & Air Quality | Ep. 97

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Tim van Sprang, a swine veterinarian with extensive experience from the Netherlands, to explore innovative technologies in farm management. The discussion revolves around on-farm applications focusing on monitoring behav... More
Sorting 300lb Fully Grown Pigs

Sorting 300lb Fully Grown Pigs

In this video, pigs need counted, pigs need sorted and seed corn needs unloaded for planting season.... More
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