The Squeal

This is part two of a two part series looking at managing operations in the summer months. Dr. Sergio Canavate (PIC North American Technical Service Manager), Nat Stas (PIC Wean to Finish Technical Services Manager), and Dr. Clayton Johnson (Carthage Veterinary Service, Ltd.) wrap up this series on summer preparation, giving special consideration to nutrition, feed management, and pelleting. At PI...

This is part one of a two part series looking at managing operations in the summer months. Dr. Sergio Canavate (PIC North American Technical Service Manager), Nat Stas (PIC Wean to Finish Technical Services Manager), and Dr. Clayton Johnson (Carthage Veterinary Service, Ltd.) share their insights on getting ready and understating the day to day summer activity to keep pigs safe and healthy. At PIC...

What is the weakest link in your biosecurity program? What is your strongest? People are an integral part of any biosecurity program. On The Squeal sharing tips and learnings are Megan Mitchell (PIC Health Operations Manager) and Jason Pooley (PIC Health Programs Manager). At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know...

How do nutritionists look at feed costs? Top nutrition experts Steve Kitt (First Choice Livestock LLC), Dr. Uislei Orlando (PIC Global Nutrition Programs Director), and Wayne Cast (PIC Nutritionist) share their insights in this episode (part 3 of a 3 part series). At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our busin...

To discuss feed cost aspects are top nutrition experts Steve Kitt (First Choice Livestock LLC), Dr. Uislei Orlando (PIC Global Nutrition Programs Director), and Wayne Cast (PIC Nutritionist). In this episode (part 2 of a 3 part series) the panel looks at additives and management options to improve efficiency. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing...

To discuss feed cost aspects are top nutrition experts Steve Kitt (First Choice Livestock LLC), Dr. Uislei Orlando (PIC Global Nutrition Programs Director), and Wayne Cast (PIC Nutritionist). In this episode (part 1 of a 3 part series) the panel looks at pelleting and feed quality. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics....

What are the most valuable Wean-to-Finish benchmarking metrics to help improve? The Squeal looks at Wean-to-Finish benchmarking with Dr. Josh Duff (Country View Family Farms), Denise Van De Stroet (PIC Data Analytics Manager - North America), and Greg Bilbrey (PIC Key Account Manager). Comparing internally across sites, genetic lines, and to budget is one of the first steps to improving over time....

The Squeal wraps up this series on the history of PIC looking at the decades in development and the daily execution. The groups looks to answer what made PIC. On The Squeal are Andrew Coates, Jose Piva, Marly Hiatt, and Dr. Bill Christianson. 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...

The Squeal continues with the History of PIC, looking at the origin story of the names and line numbers. The group also looks at the onset of artificial insemination. With The Squeal today are Andrew Coates, Jose Piva, Marly Hiatt, and Dr. Bill Christianson. 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 su...

The Squeal not only shares information but brings people together as part of a collaborative focus. This episode starts a series on the history of PIC thru the eyes of key players. The group includes Andrew Coates, Jose Piva, Marly Hiatt, and Dr. Bill Christianson. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our busi...

The Squeal today wraps up the conversation on boar retention and nutrition by looking at key factors in understanding boar stud lifetime expectations. Joining us are Dr. Mike Tokach (Kansas State University), Dr. Michael Kleve-Feld (PIC Technical Services Director for Applied Male Reproduction) and Dr. Ning Lu (PIC Nutrition Specialist). At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successfu...

The Squeal today continues looking at boar nutrition and retention, sharing keys to success in managing growth and productivity in the boar herd. Joining us are Dr. Mike Tokach (Kansas State University), Dr. Michael Kleve-Feld (PIC Technical Services Director for Applied Male Reproduction) and Dr. Ning Lu (PIC Nutrition Specialist). At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig...

The Squeal looks at boar nutrition and retention, with an eye to keeping the genetic potential source in the herd for maximum productivity, until that potential is eclipsed by another source. Joining us are Dr. Mike Tokach (Kansas State University), Dr. Michael Kleve-Feld (PIC Technical Services Director for Applied Male Reproduction) and Dr. Ning Lu (PIC Nutrition Specialist). At PIC, our goal is...

There is a challenge to moving products around the world in a consistent, concise manner, so that each region has access to similar product. Shipping genetic potential to every customer in every nation is just a bit different. PIC's Supply Chain Directors Matthew Murphy, Brian Melody, and Gerardo Lopez highlight what they do to deliver consistency and reliably. At PIC, our goal is to make our cust...

The development and maintenance of a world wide & world class supply chain requires focus. On The Squeal is a discussion of the factors unique to the swine industry and the level of commitment and execution needed to maintain it. PIC's Supply Chain Directors Matthew Murphy, Brian Melody, and Gerardo Lopez share their insights. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig produ...

Creating and maintaining a world class supply chain is multi-factorial and has many elements. The Squeal brings together experts tasked with keeping the links connected during global upheaval and uncertainty. PIC's Supply Chain Directors Matthew Murphy, Brian Melody, and Gerardo Lopez discuss working through the past two years. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig prod...

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...