PigCHAMP 5.6.0 update

Sep 20, 2016

Upgrades include batch gilt made available and death loss analysis

PigCHAMP has recently released its newest enhancements in version 5.6.0 for both Reproductive and Grow-Finish users. Customers submit a number of suggestions throughout the year and much of that feedback is used to develop and expand on features for the programs.

Some of the highlights from the 5.6.0 release include upgrades such as:

• Batch Gilt Made Available - A new data entry event to streamline the process of introducing retained gilts into the herd before breeding.

• Female Location to Location Movement - You can now move females in mass by their identity or current location.

• Death Loss Analysis - To assist with welfare compliance, you can now record and report on the operator responsible in its own report or in the pig death list.

Current users either have, or will be receiving, an email from the PigCHAMP staff about how to complete the updating process. If you’d like to get an early start, visit the software downloads section of our website where you will find the download instructions and a full list of the new enhancements.

To learn a little bit about each of the newest upgrades to the PigCHAMP program, watch the video below and subscribe to the Farms.com Pork Industry Videos YouTube channel. There, you’ll find how-to videos about many of our specific features.

If you have any questions, or would like to learn more, please feel free to contact us via email at sales@pigchamp.com or call our office at 1-866-774-4242 for more information.

Video: CEOs of the Industry – Rob Brenneman, CEO of Brenneman Pork

“From Pork Production to Performance Nutrition: A Candid Conversation with One of the Industry’s Most Unconventional Thinkers”

CEOs of the Industry, we sit down with Rob Brenneman, the visionary behind Brenneman Pork, for an unfiltered, in-depth conversation on leadership, survivability, nutrition, and the future of pig farming.

Rob shares how a deep-rooted commitment to **health—both animal and personal—**drives his philosophy and decision-making. From reshaping pork nutrition and advocating for the return of well-marbled, flavorful pork to confronting the ongoing battle with PRRS and other health threats, Rob’s insights reflect decades of hands-on experience and bold innovation.

Key themes include: Nutrition Reimagined: Why the industry went off course—and how Brenneman Pork is leading change by prioritizing gut health, fat quality, and real performance.

Health & Survivability: Rob’s take on biosecurity, disease management, and the systems and protocols that protect both pigs and profitability.

Well-Marbled Pork as Premium Protein: The science, consumer insights, and culinary feedback behind Rob’s mission to reintroduce pork as a premium, flavorful protein.

Sustainability & Farm Culture: How Brenneman Pork balances environmental responsibility with day-to-day positivity and resilience.

Generational Impact: Strategies to attract, inspire, and retain the next wave of pork producers with pride and purpose.

Plus, a fast-paced finale where Rob shares his top pork pick, leadership lessons, and what he’d change overnight in the industry.

Whether you're a producer, nutritionist, policymaker, or future leader, this episode offers a masterclass in where pork production is headed—and how visionaries like Rob are shaping it.