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The Squeal

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Hello and welcome to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management podcast, featuring in-depth conversations on topics that matter to you. PIC is the global leader in swine genetics. 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 yours..

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The Squeal 0208 - Weaned Weight Efficiency, Part 2: Practical Improvement Steps And Best Practices 25.06.2024 20:01

This is part two of a two part episode series on weaned weight efficiency. Iowa State Univerity's Dr. Rodger Main (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodger-main-48b31078/), Seaboard Foods' Josh Flohr (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodger-main-48b31078/), and PIC's Nat Stas (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nat-stas/) discuss practical steps for improvement and best practices. At PIC, our goal is to make our cu...

The Squeal 0207 - Weaned Weight Efficiency, Part 1: How To Measure It And Critical Factors 11.06.2024 24:04

This two part episode series is on weaned weight efficiency. Iowa State Univerity's Dr. Rodger Main (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodger-main-48b31078/), Seaboard Foods' Josh Flohr (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodger-main-48b31078/), and PIC's Nat Stas (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nat-stas/) meet up to share thoughts on how to measure weaned weight efficiency, and the factors affecting it. At PIC,...

The Squeal 0206 - Effective Communication 28.05.2024 21:11

PICs communications authority Tim Heiller (PIC Senior Account Manager) sits down to discuss effective communications, how you could improve, and what it could mean to you. 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 yours. Thanks for listening to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management po...

The Squeal 0205 - Warm Weather Breeding, Part 2: Preparation And Planning For Successful Conception 14.05.2024 15:22

We are continuing our warm weather breeding conversation, looking at checklists for preparation and planning for successful conception. Kevin Isler (Kalmbach Feeds Sow Production Supervisor https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-isler-24928a19b/), Stacey Voight (PIC Reproductive Technical Services https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-voight-3268aa150/), and Bradley Schimmer (PIC Technical Services) talk...

The Squeal 0204 - Warm Weather Breeding, Part 1: Best Practices 30.04.2024 20:02

Time marches on and it's bringing summer with it. Is your breeding program ready? What does that look like for the summer months? Kevin Isler (Kalmbach Feeds Sow Production Supervisor https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-isler-24928a19b/), Stacey Voight (PIC Reproductive Technical Services https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-voight-3268aa150/), and Bradley Schimmer (PIC Technical Services) talk about...

The Squeal 0203 - Maximizing Weaning Performance, Part 2: Real Practical Advice From Farrowing Experts 16.04.2024 15:42

In this Squeal episode, the group discusses the maximizing weaning performance, focusing on real practical advice from farrowing experts. Nicole Comstock (Carthage Systems https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-jockisch-67a16063/) and Juan Orozco (PIC) provide some perspective on how often eyes on the sow, what should we be looking for, and what to do about it. At PIC, our goal is to make our custome...

The Squeal 0202 - Maximizing Weaning Performance, Part 1: Keys To Animal Care And Micro Environment Management 02.04.2024 19:36

In this Squeal episode, the group discusses the maximizing weaning performance, focusing on keys to animal care and micro environment management. Nicole Comstock (Carthage Systems https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-jockisch-67a16063/) and Juan Orozco (PIC) provide some perspective on getting gilts into and through the farrowing unit with a positive initial experience to help impact long term sow...

The Squeal 0201 - Gilt Fertility Quadrant + Gilt Development Unit Management 19.03.2024 24:15

In this Squeal episode, the group discusses the gilt development unit (GDU) as a large contributor to the success of the overall breeding program. Gilt development unit experts Jennifer Patterson (Research Associate at Livestock Gentec, University of Alberta, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-patterson-aa30a957) and Kendall Weger (PIC Technical Services (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendall-weg...

The Squeal 0200 - Your Veterinarian Is A Key Biosecurity Resource 05.03.2024 19:06

What are the benefits of a strong veterinarian relationship? Dr. Deanne Hemker (PIC Health Assurance Veterinarian) and Jason Pooley (PIC Health Programs Manager https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-pooley-bbb8566/ ) share information on developing and maximizing your servicing veterinarian as a key biosecurity resource. They address how often your veterinarian should be on site and what you should ex...

The Squeal 0199 - Why Walking The Barns Is Important 20.02.2024 14:03

Walking the barns is an activity that many seem like second nature to most of the people doing it. But why do we need to walk the barns? How should it be done? And how often? Stacey Voight (PIC Technical Services https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-voight-3268aa150/) and Isaiah Spath (PIC Technical Services) share the purpose and intent of walking the barns, providing a checklist for this time well...

The Squeal 0198 - Handling and Transportation, Part 2: Tools And Tips To Move Pigs Down Aisles And Across The Country 06.02.2024 26:17

The Squeal wraps up a two part conversation on transportation handling. In this episode the panel talks about the tools and tips to move pigs down aisles and across the country. On the panel are Jason McAlister (CEO Cloverleaf Animal Welfare Systems https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-mcalister-b3b93381/) and Chock Booher (PIC Technical Service Team for Latin America https://www.linkedin.com/in/choc...

The Squeal 0197 - Handling and Transportation, Part 1: Best Use Of Facilities, Training, and Personnel 23.01.2024 20:01

The Squeal begins an interesting two part conversation on transportation handling. In this episode the panel talks about the best use of facilities, training, and personnel. On the panel are Jason McAlister (CEO Cloverleaf Animal Welfare Systems https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-mcalister-b3b93381/) and Chock Booher (PIC Technical Service Team for Latin America https://www.linkedin.com/in/chock-bo...

The Squeal 0196 - Great Bosses And How To Be One 09.01.2024 31:12

For the New Year The Squeal provides a practical and achievable conversation with Tim Heller on great bosses and how to be one. Key great boss simple tasks: Day to day coaching, get the right people on your team, define and communicate what your team's role is in the company, and get results. Resources: * "Book: Radical Candor" - https://www.radicalcandor.com/ * "Book: Good To Great" - https://www...

The Squeal 0195 - Early Pig Care, Part 2: Nutrition And Feeding Of The Young Pigs 26.12.2023 18:04

The Squeal continues its focus on practical production information. This episode series looks at early pig care with an expert panel including Mandy Gerhart (Swine Nutritionist, JBS Live Pork, https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandygerhart/), Isaiah Spath (Sr. Validation Specialist & Wean-Finish Technical Services, PIC, https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaiah-spath-a028502a3/), and Gary Godoy (Wean to Finish...

The Squeal 0194 - Early Pig Care, Part 1: Getting The Right Pigs In The Right Place At The Right Time 12.12.2023 27:49

The Squeal 0193 - Gilt Selection, Part 2: Marking Techniques And Selection Criteria With The PIC Pro Select Program 28.11.2023 21:16

Gilt selection is fundamental to successful breeding outcomes. This episode continues the conversation on gilt selection with marking techniques and selection criteria with PIC's Pro Select Program. Joining us are PIC's Alison Bueltel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-bueltel-744120150/), Malcolm Turley (https://www.linkedin.com/in/malcolm-turley-068b7213/), and David McGee (https://www.linkedin...

The Squeal 0192 - Gilt Selection, Part 1: How Selection Today Will Affect Your Operation Two Years From Now 14.11.2023 21:01

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...

The Squeal 0191 - Consumer Preferences, Part 2: Tenderness And Convenience Discussions For The Industry 31.10.2023 21:18

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://...

The Squeal 0190 - Consumer Preferences, Part 1: Pork Vs Other Proteins And How To Talk About It 17.10.2023 20:31

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-...

The Squeal 0189 - Preparing for Winter, Part 2: Facilities, Equipment, And Environmental Variation Within The Barn 03.10.2023 25:02

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...

The Squeal 0188 - Preparing for Winter, Part 1: Developing Your Winter Preparation Checklists To Keep Pigs Safe And Healthy 19.09.2023 29:51

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...

The Squeal 0187 - Semen Management And Handling, Part 2: Concerns Today And What The Future Might Hold 05.09.2023 32:40

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...

The Squeal 0186 - Semen Management And Handling, Part 1: Biosecurity, Hygiene, and Movement From Lab to Sow Farm 22.08.2023 19:19

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...

The Squeal 0185 - What Is DISC Personality Training? 08.08.2023 33:14

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 0184 - Wean to Finish Mortality Management, Part 3: Training And Understanding Pig Flows 25.07.2023 20:50

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...