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Improving Health Protocol Compliance Pays Off - Dr. Ashley DeDecker

Welcome to Lanxess Tech Talks. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Gisele Ravagnani to explore an important biosecurity practice in pig farming — the downtime period. What exactly is a downtime period? Why is sanitary downtime so critical for protecting pig health? And how long should it la... More ›

Why U.S. Soy consistency defines swine profitability

When pigs face respiratory disease or summer heat, producers know what’s coming: uneven growth, reduced feed intake and the logistical headaches of variable market weights. Behind those challenges lies a question of consistency, not just in management, but in feed formulation itself. For Dr. ... More ›

Swine Leaders Live: Mike Salguero of ButcherBox

How Premium Pork, Consumer Trust & Direct-to-Consumer Models Are Redefining the Future of the Industry. Host Jim Eadie sits down with ButcherBox Founder & CEO Mike Salguero — one of the most transformative voices in protein today. They discuss where consumer demand is heading, why pork must bre... More ›

Artificial intelligence in swine management and breeding: Opportunities and applications

Presented by Guilherme Rosa of University of Wisconsin-Madison during the 2025 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference.... More ›

Iron in Piglets Diets: Practical Approaches for Health and Growth - Dr. Young Dal Jang

The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Young Dal Jang from the University of Georgia explores iron nutrition in piglets and its impact on health and growth. He explains why iron is crucial for development, the risks associated with deficiency, and how various injection strategies impact performance. You... More ›

Decoding the Pork Cutout: What It Really Means for Hog Producers

Host Jim Eadie of Swine Web sits down with two leading agricultural economists — Dr. Joe Parcell and Dr. Glynn Tonsor of Kansas State University — to break down one of the most debated topics in pork marketing today: the pork carcass cutout.... More ›

Season 6, Episode 7: Takeaways from the Second International Conference on Pig Livability

This year’s conference fostered open, engaging conversations around current research in the swine industry, bringing together hundreds of attendees from 31 states and six countries. Two leaders who helped organize the event joined today’s episode: Dr. Joel DeRouchey, professor and swine extensio... More ›

How pig feed starts - How pig feed is made! Part 1

Every batch of pig feed begins with the right ingredients! In this first stage, trucks deliver grains like corn, wheat, and soybean meal to the feed mill. Each ingredient is tested, checked, and stored before it’s turned into feed. Learn how feed mills in Ontario make sure every load meets qu... More ›

Better Biosecurity, Better Profits - Dr. Jeroen Dewulf<

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Jeroen Dewulf from Ghent University shares two decades of expertise in biosecurity and disease control in swine production. He explains why behavior change is key, how internal and external biosecurity differ, and how simple tools can guid... More ›

How Canada Fights Swine Diseases - Jenelle Hamblin

Jenelle Hamblin, Director of Swine Health at Manitoba Pork, discusses the essential components of disease preparedness planning for the swine industry. She shares key lessons from Manitoba’s successful Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) elimination efforts and outlines strategies for collaboration ... More ›

CEOs of the Industry: John McIntire, Partner at Pike Pig Systems

CEOs of the Industry, Jim sits down with John McIntire, Partner at Pike Pig Systems, one of the most quietly impressive 26,000-sow operations in the U.S. John shares how he grew from operator to partner, how Pike built a people-first culture with long-tenured managers, and why they’re committed ... More ›

Advancing Swine Disease Traceability: USDA's No-Cost RFID Tag Program for Market Channels

On-demand webinar, hosted by the Meat Institute, experts from the USDA, National Pork Board (NPB) and Merck Animal Health introduced the no-cost 840 RFID tag program—a five-year initiative supported through African swine fever (ASF) preparedness efforts. Beginning in Fall 2025, eligible sow prod... More ›

Four Star Pork Industry Conf - Back to Basics: Fundamentals drive vaccine performance

At a time when disease pressure continues to challenge pork production systems across the United States, vaccination remains one of the most valuable and heavily debated tools available to veterinarians and producers. Speaking at the 2025 Four Star Pork Industry Conference in Muncie, Indiana... More ›

The Benefits of Group Sow Housing

Discover how Alberta producers are successfully transitioning to sow group housing ahead of the 2029 Code of Practice deadline. In this video, Stan and Andy Van Essen of AVE Farms share their firsthand experience converting their barn, the benefits they’ve seen for sow welfare, herd management, ... More ›

A Day in the Life of a Barn Manager

Join us as we go behind the scenes with Travis, a dedicated barn manager in Manitoba’s hog sector. He plays a key role in making sure pigs are well cared for, that operations run smoothly, and that his team stays safe and supported. Discover how the role of a barn manager fits into the wider ... More ›

IPIC Webinar Series: Fundamentals of Rodent Control for Swine Facilities

Closing out this year’s IPIC webinar series, Colin Johnson covers the fundamentals of effective rodent control in swine facilities. Learn practical strategies to reduce rodent pressure, protect pig health, and maintain a cleaner, more efficient operation.... More ›