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Dr. Manuel Juarez: Immunocastration in Heavy Pigs

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Manuel Juarez from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada shares insights into the use of immunocastration in heavy pigs and how it impacts carcass quality, animal behavior, and production efficiency. He explains why industry protocols may need ... More ›

Welcoming Baby Pigs to the Farm: Summer Starts Now

In this video, Tork and Sawyer get a new group of baby pigs up at Site 3. Then it’s on to smoking a Farmer Grade Wagyu Brisket to kick off summer grilling.... More ›

Feeding Innovation: The Power of Brewers Yeast in Nursery Pigs with Dr. Tom Weber

In this episode, we dive into the benefits of brewers yeast for nursery pigs with Dr. Tom Weber, Director of Nutrition Solutions at Kent Nutrition Group. Learn how MicroGold|MC, an innovative product from Innovative Solutions, is helping producers improve feed efficiency, reduce costs, and suppo... More ›

Matt Culbertson Joins Us: Inside PIC’s Historic FDA-Approved PRRS-Resistant Pig

Join us for an exclusive conversation with PIC as we explore the historic FDA approval of the first gene-edited PRRS-resistant pig. Discover what this milestone means for the future of pork production, how gene editing differs from traditional GMOs, and why this matters for both producers and co... More ›

Dr. Robert Stwalley: Cooling Pads in Swine Barns

As summer temperatures heat up, it's crucial to find ways to manage the rising warmth in swine barns. In this special episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Robert Stwalley from Purdue University discusses how cooling floor pads can alleviate thermal stress in swine barns. He explores ... More ›

How building a feed mill creates a self-sustaining farm

With an increase in feed costs year after year, a growing number of hog farmers are building their own feed mills. Not only does it guarantee a fresh, and steady supply of feed where farmers control what ingredients are being used, but it will save producers money over the long term making farms... More ›

Pork Checkoff Resources at Your Fingertips Webinar

This webinar offers a guided overview of the tools and resources available to support your work, including the latest in swine health materials and a sneak peek at the new Learning Management System launching soon.... More ›

IPIC Webinar Series: Prepping Your Barn for Summer: Putting Checklists into Practice

The Iowa Pork Industry Center kicks off this year's webinar series with Dr. Brett Ramirez, who shares key strategies for preparing your barn for summer, including practical checklist implementation. Tune in to ensure your barn is ready for the season!... More ›

Swine Ventilation Source

This video describes the need to have proper ventilation and how to optimize it within your swine barn for all season.... More ›

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” In this episode of CEOs of the Industry, we sit down with Rob Brenneman, the visionary behind Brenneman Pork, for an unfiltered, in-depth conversation on leadership, ... More ›

Season 5, Episode 11: New Split Suckling Research Reveals Surprises

A recent research collaboration between a university and a commercial farm studied 1,500 sows and 22,000 piglets and discovered unexpected findings about the common practice of split suckling. Their research found that this long-standing practice might not be benefiting piglets on day one as muc... More ›

Mark Fynn: PigLEARN Training Platform

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Mark Fynn, Training Resources Coordinator at the Canadian Pork Council, discusses the development and rollout of the PigLEARN training platform—a national initiative to standardize swine training across Canada. He explains how this digital res... More ›

Sleep Deprived but Pig Loading Can’t Wait

In this video, Tork and Sawyer load the last set of pigs out of Site 3 and finish getting the pig barn ready for the powerwashers.... More ›

Swine Researchers: Funding is open - Apply now!

Swine Innovation Porc (SIP), with support from the Pork Promotion and Research Agency (PPRA), has launched a new research funding call to drive innovation in the Canadian pork sector. This call seeks high-impact research projects that will improve the industry’s resilience, sustainability, and c... More ›

Leman Swine Conference: Vaccination strategies to reduce PRRS virus recombination

Dr. Jay Calvert, Research Director with Zoetis, recently spoke to The Pig Site’s Sarah Mikesell at the 2023 Leman Swine Conference in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA, about his conference presentation on porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) virus recombination. “The number one prob... More ›

Building Better Barns: Innovations in Hog Facility Design with PSI’s Tim Messinger

In this exclusive interview from the 2025 Iowa Pork Congress Rachel Fishback and Swineweb sit down with Tim Messinger, a seasoned expert from Precision Structures Inc. (PSI) of Wellman, Iowa, to delve into the latest trends and innovations in hog barn construction and remodeling. With near... More ›

Dr. Janice Siegford: Precision Pig Farming Technologies

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Janice Siegford from Michigan State University explores the role of precision livestock farming in modern swine production. She explains the challenges of using sensors and monitoring tools in pig barns—from durability issues to scaling da... More ›