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Killer cats, 358 new Holland mix mill & destructive pigs.

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Pulling Piglets

In this one Tork gives you his secret family ham ball recipe for Thanksgiving and Christmas, then it’s on to pulling piglets out of the site 2 barn, finally the boys upgrade the farm by installing brand new wireless water meters from Barn Tools.... More ›

How Much Does Social Stress Affect Pigs? - Andrea Luttman

As we all know, pigs, just like humans, are susceptible to stress. Too much stress on a pig can cause it to grow poorly and have more health complications. In today’s episode, I talk with Andrea Lutman about her work measuring stress factors in piglets at weaning, and working to define resilien... More ›

Are Cull Sows Fit For Transportation?

What are the requirements to classify a sow as fit for transportation? In this episode, Dr. Kobek-Kjeldager talks about some recent research regarding cull sow welfare during that process. Since finishing pigs are quite different from sows, transportation requirements shouldn’t be the same. Watc... More ›

#28 - Predictive AI technology - how can it benefit sows? - Dr. Madonna Benjamin

The swine industry is constantly evolving and if it wants to stay profitable, we need to learn how to best utilize the latest developments in technology to increase revenue and sustainability. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Madonna Benjamin about her research utilizing pose estimation technolo... More ›

#41 - Can certain bacterial enterotypes predict pig performance? - Dr. Andres Gomez

We know that the microbiome can have an effect on a pig’s performance, and that it can be manipulated. However, can we predict a pig’s performance based on their microbiome classification, ie. their enterotype? In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Andres Gomez about his work trying to answer that... More ›

#39 - How does fiber affect nutrient digestibility for gestating sows? - Garrin Lee Shipman

Fiber is very commonly used in gestating sow diets for a variety of reasons. One such reason is that sows are capable of utilizing more energy from the fiber as they have increased hindgut fermentation capacity; can it have other effects that we haven’t considered? In today’s episode, I talk wit... More ›

Fresh Batch Of Baby Piglets

In this one Tork gets a fresh batch of baby weaner pigs, then it’s on to spreading our bio cal for next year's corn crop, finally the boys get the rubber mats out of site 1.... More ›

How does fiber affect nutrient digestibility for gestating sows? - Garrin Lee Shipman

#24 - The effect of Ileitis on the immune function of the pig's gut - Dr. Emma Helm explains

Lawsonia intracellularis can have a significant impact on the capabilities of the small intestine of pigs. This can cause a wide range of effects, from weakened immunological function to reduced nutrient absorption and slowed growth. In this episode, Dr. Emma Helm explains her research study, wh... More ›

#37 - Pros and cons of different genetic selection criteria for pigs - Madie Wensley

Preferred selection criteria have changed drastically over the last several decades. When it comes to that matter, increasing growth rate is typically high on the priority list – but should you select for increased gain in the nursery or in the finishing period? In this episode, I talk with Madi... More ›

#shorts What’s the real deal with swine labor issues in the US?

In this episode, Victor Ochoa talks about his job as the Director of Swineworks, the largest staffing company in the US swine industry. He discusses the labor shortages in the swine industry and how they are a serious problem and have multiple causes. Such a hot topic, right? Watch the whole thi... More ›

#shorts Differences regarding biosecurity between wean-to-finish and sow farms

Dr. Holtkamp is an Associate Professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine, at Iowa State University. In this episode, he discusses some differences regarding biosecurity measures and procedures between wean-to-finish and sow farms. To learn more about those differences,... More ›

Thinking From the Pig’s Perspective

Jason McAlister has been working for years implementing and improving animal welfare programs for small and medium-sized farms. In this episode, he invites us to think out of our “human box”. What does the pig think? How is it going to react to different situations? That’s the discussion in this... More ›

What do pigs eat?

You asked us, what do pigs eat? We asked an expert! Denise Beaulieu is an assistant professor studying monogastric nutrition at the University of Saskatchewan.... More ›

Find out about how pigs are raised in Saskatchewan- Live Q&A

Join Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan to learn about what it’s like on a typical pig farm in western Canada. What does it look like inside a modern pig barn? What do pigs eat? How do farmers look after their pigs? This is your chance to find out!... More ›

Loading Out 2,500 Pigs In One Morning

In this one the boys load out 2,500 pigs in one morning. 1,250 from Site 3 & 1,250 from Site 1. The pigs are going to two other finishers to be finished out as fat hogs.... More ›

#36 - The effects of copper and ionophores on finishing pig performance - AJ Warner

Increasing pig growth performance is a topic that I am sure you are all familiar with. It has direct economically applicable results and can increase the health of the herd at the same time. In this episode, I talk with AJ Warner about a study he performed feeding Tri-basic copper chloride in co... More ›

Understanding how a Pig thinks

Throughout his career, Jason McAlister has implemented and improved animal welfare programs for small and medium-sized businesses. Here, he discusses animal welfare from the perspective of a pig, because a different view can sometimes help us see things we wouldn’t otherwise.... More ›

Narrowing down the causative agent for ear tip necrosis in pigs - Dr. Matheus Costa

What causes ear tip necrosis in pigs? For years the answers have varied widely from genetics to mycotoxins as well as many other hypotheses. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Matheus Costa about his research determining the causative agent for ear tip necrosis. Several past hypotheses have been r... More ›

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