The Squeal

Gilt selection is fundamental to successful breeding outcomes. Each selection today will affect your operation two years from now. Are you just providing a quantity or selecting to improve your program? Joining us for the next couple of episodes are PIC's Alison Bueltel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-bueltel-744120150/), Malcolm Turley (https://www.linkedin.com/in/malcolm-turley-068b7213/), D...

We continue with the conversation on pork quality and consumer preference, focusing on tenderness and convenience discussions the industry should have, or continue. Joining the Squeal are Dr. Anna Dilger (University of Illinois, https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-dilger-80528938/), Dr. Clay Eastwood (PIC, https://www.linkedin.com/in/l-clay-eastwood-ph-d-52a184105/), and Brandon Fields (PIC, https://...

Pork, it's what's for dinner. Well, maybe not, but why not? The next couple episodes of The Squeal are conversations on Consumer Preferences. Today the focus is on pork vs other proteins and how to talk about it. Joining the Squeal are Dr. Anna Dilger (University of Illinois, https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-dilger-80528938/), Dr. Clay Eastwood (PIC, https://www.linkedin.com/in/l-clay-eastwood-ph-...

Nat Stas (PIC Technical Services Director, https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathaniel-stas-63b78699/), Adam Walters (Tosh Farms Finishing Manager https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-walters-9b3b7ab9/), and Austin Baker (Hog Slat Ventilation Director, https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-baker-4467a931/) conclude their conversation on prepping for winter, with a focus on facilities, equipment, environmental...

Nat Stas (PIC Technical Services Director, https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathaniel-stas-63b78699/), Adam Walters (Tosh Farms Finishing Manager https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-walters-9b3b7ab9/), and Austin Baker (Hog Slat Ventilation Director, https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-baker-4467a931/) bring their experiences to the table around preparing for winter and how they use changeover checklists t...

Anna Malakhova (PIC Russia), Daphne Licuan (PIC Asia, https://www.linkedin.com/in/daphne-licuan-29645a193), and John Quackenbush (Minitube, https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-quackenbush-81a60b42/) share an international perspective on semen management and handling, focusing on management concerns today, and what the future might hold. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pi...

Anna Malakhova (PIC Russia), Daphne Licuan (PIC Asia, https://www.linkedin.com/in/daphne-licuan-29645a193), and John Quackenbush (Minitube, https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-quackenbush-81a60b42/) share an international perspective on semen management and handling, focusing on Biosecurity, Hygiene, and Movement From Lab to Sow Farm in the lab & transitioning to the sow farm. At PIC, our goal is to...

On The Squeal Tim Heiller with PIC shares how DISC personality assessments can help teams work better together. 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 podcast, featuring in-depth conversations on topics that matt...

The Squeal focuses on wean to finish mortality in a three part series. In this final episode of the series, the conversation reviews tips on training, as well understanding mixing pig flows to ensure good outcomes using good site preparation. The guests on this episode of the Squeal include Dr. Kate Dion (The Hanor Company), Dr. Rebecca Robbins (PIC Health Assurance, https://www.linkedin.com/in/re...

The Squeal focuses on wean to finish mortality in a three part series. In this episode, the conversation reviews wean to finish mortality factors to be considered and looks more closely at monitoring tools and tactics. The guests on this episode of the Squeal include Dr. Kate Dion (The Hanor Company), Dr. Rebecca Robbins (PIC Health Assurance, https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-robbins-5ba10216/)...

The Squeal focuses on wean to finish mortality in a three part series. In this first episode, the conversation focuses on understanding the factors that contribute to wean to finish mortality. The guests on this episode of the Squeal include Dr. Kate Dion (The Hanor Company), Dr. Rebecca Robbins (PIC Health Assurance, https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-robbins-5ba10216/), and Dr. Will López (PIC...

Continuing on the 4 Pillars of Sow Longevity series, The Squeal focuses on implementation of the updated recommendations for sow body conditioning and feeding at the farm and slat level. The guests on this episode of the Squeal include Dr. Steve Dritz (PIC Director Global Technical Service https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-dritz-46543a140/), Dr. Sergio Canavate (PIC Technical Service Director http...

Wrapping up the 4 Pillars of Sow Longevity series, The Squeal focuses in on sow feeding and body condition management, starting with an introduction of the sow caliper and how it is applied. The guests on this episode of the Squeal include Dr. Mark Knauer (North Carolina State University Extension Swine Specialist https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-knauer-0475b921/), Dr. Uislei Orlando (PIC Global N...

In this episode of The Squeal the focus in on developing gilts for maximum life time performance. The guests will talk about when the biggest losses occur plus look at how production teams can achieve more females farrowing their second litter.  The guests on this episode of the Squeal include Dr. Sergio Canavate (PIC Technical Service Director https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergio-canavate-a58057208...

Sow care and management can sometimes fall into a rhythm. Farrowing, weaning, gestation. Our special guests on this episode of The Squeal, Dr. Juan Carlos Pinilla (PIC, Director Global Technical Services, https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-carlos-pinilla-72701a74/), Stacy Voight (PIC, North America Technical Service Team https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-voight-3268aa150/), and Kevin Isler (Kalmbac...

There is no doubt that sow herds across the globe have seen substantial increases in mortality in the last 5 to 10 years. PIC and partners have invested in research to better understand sow robustness. In this episode of The Squeal, the 4 Pillars of Sow Longevity will be introduced ( 1) Genetics, 2) Successful P1 Development, 3) Individual Sow Care, and 4) Sow Body Condition & Feeding) and then th...

This is part three of a three part series looking at finding and retaining barn staff. This episode of The Squeal aims to provide insight on managing employee motivation, finding the right person to handle your training program, and growing your management team. On The Squeal is Ashley Hengen (PIC Senior Human Resources Generalist, https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-hengen-328843146/), Stacey Voig...

This is part two of a three part series looking at finding and retaining barn staff. In this episode The Squeal looks at approaches to recruiting barn staff and bringing people onboard. On The Squeal is Ashley Hengen (PIC Senior Human Resources Generalist, https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-hengen-328843146/), Stacey Voight (PIC Technical Service Manager-Swine Reproduction, https://www.linkedin.co...

This is part one of a three part series looking at finding and retaining barn staff. In this episode The Squeal looks at barn staff retention, tools to help, and compensation considerations. On The Squeal is Ashley Hengen (PIC Senior Human Resources Generalist, https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-hengen-328843146/), Stacey Voight (PIC Technical Service Manager-Swine Reproduction, https://www.linked...

Stacey Voight (PIC Technical Services https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-voight-3268aa150/), Juan Orozco (PIC Technical Services https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-orozco-56576a62/), and Beth Johnson (Eagle Creek Swine Manager) share sow treatment training options and processes employees should learn. Learn more at PIC https://www.pic.com/resources/gilt-sow-management-guidelines-english/ At PIC, our...

Sow herd managers, care-givers, and barn personnel will benefit from this next episode of The Squeal. Stacey Voight (PIC Technical Services https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-voight-3268aa150/), Juan Orozco (PIC Technical Services https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-orozco-56576a62/), and Beth Johnson (Eagle Creek Swine Manager) share insights on sow herd treatment and management.  Learn more at PIC...

In this wrap up on the summer preparation conversation, Nat Stas (PIC Technical Services Manager https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathaniel-stas-63b78699/), Isaiah Spath (PIC Product Validation and Wean To Finish Technical Services), and Mark Wilkerson (PIC Regional Supply Chain Manager https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-wilkerson-695b47101/) talk about how water quality and flow capacity needs to be hig...

Continuing the summer preparation conversation, Nat Stas (PIC Technical Services Manager https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathaniel-stas-63b78699/), Isaiah Spath (PIC Product Validation and Wean To Finish Technical Services), and Mark Wilkerson (PIC Regional Supply Chain Manager https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-wilkerson-695b47101/) talk about managing temperatures and controllers. At PIC, our goal is...

Spring-like conditions in many parts of the country promise an end to winter and provide a hint that summer is coming up. In this three part series on summer preparation, The Squeal brings on PIC experts to share insights. Nat Stas (PIC Technical Services Manager https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathaniel-stas-63b78699/), Isaiah Spath (PIC Product Validation and Wean To Finish Technical Services), and...

In part 3 of this 3 part series, Jen Sorenson (Iowa Selects Farms Communications Director, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-sorenson-a824558/), Ashley Hengen (PIC Human Resources Business Partner https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-hengen-328843146/), and Tiffany Schlomer (PIC Human Resources Business Partner https://www.linkedin.com/in/tschlomer/) share stories from several community development pr...