The Squeal

This is part three of a three part series on Boar Stud Semen with Angela Zulkoski (Site Manager at Sandy Pine Systems), Dr. Michael Kleve-Feld (PIC Global Boar Stud Technical Operations Lead), and Dr. Brad Didion (PIC Manager of Reproduction Services). In this episode the group talks about pooled semen, operational improvements, and Q&A with the team. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the...

This is part two of a three part series on Boar Stud Semen with Angela Zulkoski (Site Manager at Sandy Pine Systems), Dr. Michael Kleve-Feld (PIC Global Boar Stud Technical Operations Lead), and Dr. Brad Didion (PIC Manager of Reproduction Services). In this episode the group talks about the technology available to help evaluate, manage, and improve boar stud semen processes. At PIC, our goal is t...

This is part one of a three part series on Boar Stud Semen with Angela Zulkoski (Site Manager at Sandy Pine Systems), Dr. Michael Kleve-Feld (PIC Global Boar Stud Technical Operations Lead), and Dr. Brad Didion (PIC Manager of Reproduction Services). In this episode the group takes a look at the management of boar stud semen quality. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pi...

This is part three of a three part series on meat tenderness with Dr. Steven Lonergan (Iowa State University), Brandon Fields, (PIC Applied Meat Science Manager), and Dr. Andrzej Sosnicki (PIC Technical Services Director). In this episode the group takes a look at animal handling, standards of practice, and carcass handling. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig produce...

This is part two of a three part series on meat tenderness with Dr. Steven Lonergan (Iowa State University), Brandon Fields, (PIC Applied Meat Science Manager), and Dr. Andrzej Sosnicki (PIC Technical Services Director). In this episode the group takes a look at meat tenderness and those management factors that can make a difference in the end product. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the...

This is part one of a three part series on meat tenderness with Dr. Steven Lonergan (Iowa State University), Brandon Fields, (PIC Applied Meat Science Manager), and Dr. Andrzej Sosnicki (PIC Technical Services Director). In this episode the group discusses the term tenderness as it relates to consumer meat preferences. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by...

This is part three of a three part series on boar stud management with Dr. Michael Kleve-Feld (PIC Reproduction Services Manager), Malcolm Turley (PIC Gene Transfer Manager), and Jay Coble (Geode Manager). In this episode the group looks at the importance of cleanliness. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know ou...

This is part two of a three part series on boar stud management with Dr. Michael Kleve-Feld (PIC Reproduction Services Manager), Malcolm Turley (PIC Gene Transfer Manager), and Jay Coble (Geode Manager). In this episode the group discusses inventory management and farm fertility. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. W...

This is part one of a three part series on boar stud management with Dr. Michael Kleve-Feld (PIC Reproduction Services Manager), Malcolm Turley (PIC Gene Transfer Manager), and Jay Coble (Geode Manager). In this episode the group shares information on boar isolation and training. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. W...

This is part three of a three part series on pig behavior with Dr. Simon Turner (Senior Researcher in Animal Behavior at Scotland's Rural College), Dr. Isaac Huerta (PIC Technical Services Manager), Dr. Justin Holl (PIC Geneticist), and Nat Stas (PIC Technical Services Manager). The group looks at technologies for pig behavior and address questions about pig behavior. At PIC, our goal is to make o...

This is part two of a three part series on pig behavior with Dr. Simon Turner (Senior Researcher in Animal Behavior at Scotland's Rural College), Dr. Isaac Huerta (PIC Technical Services Manager), Dr. Justin Holl (PIC Geneticist), and Nat Stas (PIC Technical Services Manager). This episode focuses on understanding the causes of non-positive pig behaviors. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers...

This is part one of a three part series on pig behavior with Dr. Simon Turner (Senior Researcher in Animal Behavior at Scotland's Rural College), Dr. Isaac Huerta (PIC Technical Services Manager), Dr. Justin Holl (PIC Geneticist), and Nat Stas (PIC Technical Services Manager). This episode focuses on understanding what normal behavior looks like and comparing it to abnormal behaviors plus how to s...

This is part three of a three part series with Dr. Joel Nerem (Pipestone), Dr. Andrea Pitkin (PIC), and Dr. Jess Waddell (PIC), answering questions about biosecurity culture, training, and improvement processes. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our business success depends on your's. Thanks for listening t...

This is part two of a three part series with Dr. Joel Nerem (Pipestone), Dr. Andrea Pitkin (PIC), and Dr. Jess Waddell (PIC), talking about transferring biosecurity knowledge to the production staff. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our business success depends on your's. Thanks for listening to 'The Squea...

This is part one of a three part series with Dr. Joel Nerem (Pipestone), Dr. Andrea Pitkin (PIC), and Dr. Jess Waddell (PIC), talking about biosecurity concepts and mindset. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our business success depends on your's. Thanks for listening to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management...

This is part three of a three part series on recruiting employees, looking at employee retention and what is available to help retain people. Neal Paszkiewicz (Wakefield Pork), Kay Stinson (Seaboard Foods) and Ashley Hengen (PIC) talk about employees staying long term and understanding the turn over of employees. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by provid...

This is part two of a three part series on recruiting employees, looking at on-boarding, what's changed in the last several years, and how hiring managers prepare for new employees. Neal Paszkiewicz (Wakefield Pork), Kay Stinson (Seaboard Foods) and Ashley Hengen (PIC) talk about hurdles in getting new employees comfortable and setup for success. Key focus is on training, getting people prepared,...

This is part one of a three part series on recruiting employees, looking at recruitment processes and programs. Neal Paszkiewicz (Wakefield Pork), Kay Stinson (Seaboard Foods) and Ashley Hengen (PIC) talk about employee recruitment at a range of operations and what works for them. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics....

This is part three of a three part series on Reproductive Success, looking at gaining and maintaining profitable farrowing rates. Today the Squeal round table discuss what success means in farrowing rates, efficiency, and cost with Jose Santiago (Sow Production Manager at Tosh Farms), Carine Vier (PIC Nutrition Specialist), and Sergio Canavate (PIC Technical Service Manager). At PIC, our goal is t...

This is part two of a three part series on Reproductive Success, discussing actions which provide positive outcomes. Today the Squeal round table discuss what success means in reproduction with Jose Santiago (Sow Production Manager at Tosh Farms), Carine Vier (PIC Nutrition Specialist), and Sergio Canavate (PIC Technical Service Manager). At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successf...

This is part one of a three part series on Reproductive Success, pulling together various aspects of the breeding, nutrition, and farrowing programs to repeatedly hit targets and schedules. Today the Squeal round table discuss best practices and areas of focus with Jose Santiago (Sow Production Manager at Tosh Farms), Carine Vier (PIC Nutrition Specialist), and Sergio Canavate (PIC Technical Servi...

This is part three of a three part series on Pork Quality. Today's discussion gets to monetizing pork quality and the view from the meat case. Our panel of experts shares their insights with you in this 3 part series on the Squeal. Joining us are PIC's meat quality meisters Brandon Fields and Dr. Neal Matthews, and special guest Collette Caster, CEO of the American Meat Science Association. At PIC...

This is part two of a three part series on Pork Quality. Today we continue our Pork Quality discussion looking at animal welfare, feed withdrawal and packing plant practices. Our panel of experts shares their insights with you in this 3 part series on the Squeal. Joining us are PIC's meat quality meisters Brandon Fields and Dr. Neal Matthews, and special guest Collette Caster, CEO of the American...

This is part one of a three part series on Pork Quality. What is it? What affects it? What should you target to achieve and maintain today's definition of optimal pork quality? Our panel of experts shares their insights with you in this 3 part series on the Squeal. Joining us are PIC's meat quality meisters Brandon Fields and Dr. Neal Matthews, and special guest Collette Caster, CEO of the America...

This is part three of a three part series on how to manage the wean to finish phase. Dr. Joe Conner (Carthage Veterinary Service), Dr. Deanne Hemker (Health Assurance Veterinarian, PIC), and Dr. Will Lopez (Technical Services Wean to Finish Specialist, PIC) take on questions about wean to finish health, their management, and approaches to dealing with pathogens. At PIC, our goal is to make our cus...