The Squeal

Stacey Voight (PIC Technical Service Manager-Swine Reproduction) and Chock Booher (PIC Wean-to-Finish Specialist) share why the Digital Training Program Library is needed, who can access it, and how it helps improve customers be better in their operations. The current and future training videos are online at https://www.pic.com/resources/ . At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most succes...

This is part three of a three part series on California's Proposition 12. Dr. Juan Carlos Pinilla (PIC Director, Global Technical Services Reproduction), Dr. Lori Thomas Kociemba (PIC Technical Services Manager), and Dr. Don Davidson (Cooper Farms Veterinarian) wrap up this Proposition 12 series with a discussion on Proposition 12's impact on the US Swine Industry, asking what it will take to win...

This is part two of a three part series on California's Proposition 12. Dr. Juan Carlos Pinilla (PIC Director, Global Technical Services Reproduction), Dr. Lori Thomas Kociemba (PIC Technical Services Manager), and Dr. Don Davidson (Cooper Farms Veterinarian) are drawing on their experience and learning to look into California's Proposition 12 impact on management & production, and the future. At...

This is part one of a three part series on California's Proposition 12. Dr. Juan Carlos Pinilla (PIC Director, Global Technical Services Reproduction), Dr. Lori Thomas Kociemba (PIC Technical Services Manager), and Dr. Don Davidson (Cooper Farms Veterinarian) come together to discuss the practical aspects (requirements, management, and techniques) of selling into the massive California market. At...

This is part three of a three part series on animal handling. Dr. Lily Edwards-Callaway (Assistant Professor of Animal Sciences at Colorado State University), Chock Booher (PIC Wean-to-Finish Specialist), and Brandon Fields (PIC Applied Meat Science Manager) discuss production efficiency, Animal Well-being, and animal welfare. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig produ...

This is part two of a three part series on animal handling. Dr. Lily Edwards-Callaway (Assistant Professor of Animal Sciences at Colorado State University), Chock Booher (PIC Wean-to-Finish Specialist), and Brandon Fields (PIC Applied Meat Science Manager) discuss handling animals and how facilities can impact animal health during movement. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most succes...

This is part one of a three part series on animal handling. Dr. Lily Edwards-Callaway (Assistant Professor of Animal Sciences at Colorado State University), Chock Booher (PIC Wean-to-Finish Specialist), and Brandon Fields (PIC Applied Meat Science Manager) share tools and strategies for best animal care and quality. This is a great review for management and barn staff. At PIC, our goal is to make...

This is a special episode looking at a new tool to help move the industry forward to improve the customer dinner plate experience. Joining us are PIC Applied Meat Scientists Dr. Neal Matthews and Brandon Fields. This new PIC tool is called Compass and it's a data resource to help packers and processors anonymously compare their meat quality to other packers and processors. At PIC, our goal is to m...

PIC released GrowQuest ( https://www.pic.com/resources/growquest/ ) as a resource to help producers get the right information at the time they need it. Fernando Gomez (PIC Wean-to-Finish Technical Services), Isaiah Spath (PIC Wean-to-Finish Technical Services), and Wayne Cast (PIC Nutritionist) share on The Squeal how GrowQuest can be used to help producers get actionable working information to he...

Joining us for part three in this three part series to talk about facility design and genetic development are Dr. Saskia Bloemhof (PIC leader of the North and Latin America Genetic Services team), Nat Stas (PIC technical services specialist), and special guest Dr. Mark Knauer (North Carolina State Swine Extension Specialist). At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig produc...

What's happened in efficiency and productivity and how should that affect our facility design for today and the future? Joining us for part two in this three part series to talk about facility impact on the actualization of genetic potential are Dr. Saskia Bloemhof (PIC leader of the North and Latin America Genetic Services team), Nat Stas (PIC technical services specialist), and special guest Dr....

Sometimes its good to step back and take a look at trend lines. What's happened in efficiency and productivity and how should that affect our facility design for today and the future? Joining us for part one in this three part series to talk about the degree and direction of genetic efforts are Dr. Saskia Bloemhof (PIC leader of the North and Latin America Genetic Services team), Nat Stas (PIC tec...

PIC's Dr. Neal Matthews and Brandon Fields have been decades in the business of pork meat quality and years in the creation of PIC's new online Total Carcass Value Handbook. They share why the Total Carcass Value Handbook is important to you and how you can use it to understand pork quality around the world. Learn more about the PIC Total Carcass Value Handbook https://www.pic.com/resources/total-...

This is part three of a three part series looking at winter preparation. Dr. Brett Ramirez (Iowa State University swine and poultry housing extension specialist), Dr. Will López (PIC Wean to Finish Technical Services Specialist), and Fernando Gomez (PIC Technical Services Director) discuss the intersection of air flow, humidity, and heating costs. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most...

This is part two of a three part series looking at winter preparation. With winter on its way, Dr. Brett Ramirez (Iowa State University swine and poultry housing extension specialist), Dr. Will López (PIC Wean to Finish Technical Services Specialist), and Fernando Gomez (PIC Technical Services Director) help you update your checklist for site preparation and healthcare for compromised pigs. At PIC...

This is part one of a three part series looking at winter preparation. Dr. Brett Ramirez (Iowa State University swine and poultry housing extension specialist), Dr. Will López (PIC Wean to Finish Technical Services Specialist), and Fernando Gomez (PIC Technical Services Director) look at early pig care considerations, ventilation, and managing health challenges in the coming months. At PIC, our go...

This is part three of a three part series on staff motivation in challenging times. Special guest Matt Booth (Certified Speaking Professional and attitude expert) is joined by Jamie Hundley (Production General Manager, Birchwood Genetics) and Jason Pooley (PIC's Supply Chain Manager). The group looks at how to deal with difficult employees and working with them to change and be better at what they...

This is part two of a three part series on staff motivation in challenging times. Special guest Matt Booth (Certified Speaking Professional and attitude expert) is joined by Jamie Hundley (Production General Manager, Birchwood Genetics) and Jason Pooley (PIC's Supply Chain Manager). The group looks at how to understand what motivates employees and working with different people, personality types,...

This is part one of a three part series on staff motivation in challenging times. Special guest Matt Booth (Certified Speaking Professional and attitude expert) is joined by Jamie Hundley (Production General Manager, Birchwood Genetics) and Jason Pooley (PIC's Supply Chain Manager). The group looks at how to help farm staff and management work through problems while the Coronavirus / COVID-19 pand...

This is part three of a three part series looking at genetic improvements' impact on feed efficiency. In this episode, The Squeal finishes up by looking at nutrition during the nursery and grow out phase, and where the researchers should look next! Joining The Squeal conversation are Dr. Trey Kellner (AMVC Swine Nutritionist), Dr. Saskia Bloemhof (PIC Geneticist), and Wayne Cast (PIC nutritionist)...

This is part one of a three part series looking at genetic improvements impact on feed efficiency. In this episode, The Squeal looks at long-term improvements in efficiency and productivity plus the impact of regional diets. Joining The Squeal conversation are Dr. Trey Kellner (AMVC Swine Nutritionist), Dr. Saskia Bloemhof (PIC Geneticist), and Wayne Cast (PIC nutritionist). At PIC, our goal is to...

This is part three of a three part series looking at gilt development. The Squeal looks at managing the growth and readiness to perform in your breeding herd. The group also touches on husbandry, nutrition, and health ideas. Joining us for this discussion is Dr. Ken Stalder (Professor, Iowa State University), Malcolm Turley (PIC Seed Stock Selection Specialist), and Nat Stas (PIC Wean To Finish Te...

This is part two of a three part series looking at gilt development. The Squeal continues the discussion on environmental, facility, and selection considerations to give your growing replacement gilts the best outcome. Joining us for this discussion is Dr. Ken Stalder (Professor, Iowa State University), Malcolm Turley (PIC Seed Stock Selection Specialist), and Nat Stas (PIC Wean To Finish Technica...

This is part one of a three part series looking at gilt development. The Squeal looks at managing a market pig flow versus your breeding herd replacements. The panel also examines development & environment to maximize your parity potential. Joining us for this discussion is Dr. Ken Stalder (Professor, Iowa State University), Malcolm Turley (PIC Seed Stock Selection Specialist), and Nat Stas (PIC W...

This is part three of a three part series looking at quality weaned pigs. In this episode The Squeal jumps into management, husbandry practices, and general health issues the panel identifies as important. Joining us for this discussion are Ben Keeble (Sunterra Farms VP of US Operations), Dr. Steve Dritz (PIC Director Global Technical Service), Dr. Will López (PIC Technical Services Specialist, We...