Oral Gel Administration for Lawsonia and Salmonella Vaccines Helps Producers Save Time and Labor

Aug 21, 2023

Lawsonia intracellularis and Salmonella are not new pathogens to the swine industry and pose threats to the health and performance of pigs. Vaccination is critical to protect the bottom line, but it can sometimes be time consuming and labor intensive.

Recognizing the labor challenges many swine producers are facing, the innovators at Boehringer Ingelheim partnered with customers to investigate novel vaccination methods. As a result, Boehringer Ingelheim has introduced a new, oral gel administration method for its Lawsonia and Salmonella vaccines, Enterisol® Ileitis and Enterisol Salmonella T/C®, that allows the vaccines to be administered prior to weaning.

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Video: CEOs of the Industry, A Conversation with Daniel Rivest, President & CEO, Olymel

Swine Web’s CEOs of the Industry series welcomes Daniel Rivest, President & CEO of Olymel, for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, the future of Canadian pork, and the opportunities ahead for one of North America’s largest pork and poultry processors.

Rivest discusses his journey to the CEO role, his leadership philosophy, and his early priorities at Olymel. The conversation explores the company’s strategic direction, its relationships with producers, and how Olymel is positioning itself for long-term growth and competitiveness.

The discussion also tackles some of the biggest issues facing Canadian pork production today, including labor availability, global competition, animal health, trade and export markets, automation, and the growing potential of artificial intelligence throughout the food production system.

Topics include:

• Daniel Rivest’s path to becoming President & CEO of Olymel

• Olymel’s current position and strategic direction

• The outlook for Canadian pork production

• Building stronger relationships with producers

• Global trade and key export markets

• Automation, innovation and artificial intelligence

• Leadership lessons and opportunities for the next generation

The conversation concludes with a Fast Five, giving viewers a more personal look at Rivest’s leadership approach and his vision for Olymel’s future.