Source Agriculture Corp. Invests in Swine Technologies to Accelerate Innovation in Swine Management

Nov 20, 2024

Source Agriculture Corp., a leader in agricultural technology solutions, is proud to announce its investment in Swine Technologies, the creator of PigFlow, a transformative workforce and swine management platform. This strategic investment underscores Source Agriculture's commitment to advancing technological innovation.

PigFlow, launched in 2020, is a cutting-edge platform designed to help pork producers streamline daily operations, improve workplace efficiencies, and enhance animal care. The platform offers a range of powerful features, including real-time, priority-based task management, customizable daily schedules, and integrated messaging tools with translation capabilities to ensure smooth communication among diverse teams.

PigFlow has already made a significant impact by helping producers improve farrowing rates, reduce pre-wean and sow mortalities, and drive more effective team performance.

Click here to see more...

Video: Optimizing Piglet Gut Health for Performance - Dr. Marco de Mik

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, we revisit a conversation with Dr. Marco de Mik, Senior Consultant at Schothorst Feed Research, who explores how to enhance gastrointestinal health in piglets for optimal growth. He shares his expertise on how feed formulation, stomach function, and gastrointestinal health directly impact the pig’s growth and development. Learn how to balance nutrient absorption, reduce diarrhea risks, and optimize feed performance. Tune in on all major platforms!

Click here to read the full research article: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles...

"The stomach is the first barrier to kill bacteria, and it’s crucial for storage, digestion, and antibacterial functions. All of these contribute to overall gastrointestinal health."

Meet the guest: Dr. Marco de Mik / mdemik holds a veterinary medicine degree from Utrecht University and an M.Sc. in Animal Nutrition from Wageningen University. With over a decade of experience in swine nutrition, he currently works as a Senior Consultant at Schothorst Feed Research. He specializes in feed formulation, animal physiology, and metabolism.