The Squeal

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...

This is part two of a three part series looking at quality weaned pigs. In this episode The Squeal discusses the impact of good biosecurity protocols. 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, Wean to Finish), and Dr. Deanne Hemker (PIC Health Assura...

This is part one of a three part series looking at quality weaned pigs. What is a quality weaned pig? What's it worth? What success factors create an environment for quality weaned pigs? 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, Wean to Finish), and...

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), Stacey Voight (PIC Technical Service Manager-Swine Reproduction),...

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), Stacey Voight (PIC Technical Service Manager-Swine Reproduction), and Valerie Duttlinger (Summit SmartFarms Chief Analytics Officer & Executiv...

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), Stacey Voight (PIC Technical Service Manager-Swine Reproduction), and Valerie Duttlinger (Summit SmartFarms Chief Analytics Officer & Exe...

This is part three of a three part series looking at best wean to finish practices. In this episode The Squeal wraps with a conversation on the importance of well managed wean to finish operations as we look at proper environment and stocking density. On The Squeal is Dr. Will López (PIC Wean to Finish Technical Services Specialist), Isaiah Spath (PIC Wean to Finish Technical Services), and Lance...

This is part two of a three part series looking at best wean to finish practices. In this episode The Squeal looks at site preparation. On The Squeal is Dr. Will López (PIC Wean to Finish Technical Services Specialist), Isaiah Spath (PIC Wean to Finish Technical Services), and Lance Barton (Belstra V.P. of Pig Production & Genetic Services). At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most succe...

This is part one of a three part series looking at best wean to finish practices. In this episode The Squeal looks at incoming weaned pigs and a new tool to help you manage the transition and grow out. On The Squeal is Dr. Will López (PIC Wean to Finish Technical Services Specialist), Isaiah Spath (PIC Wean to Finish Techical Services), and Lance Barton (Belstra V.P. of Pig Production & Genetic Se...

This is part three of a three part series looking at African Swine Fever. In this episode the PIC team looks at how African Swine Fever impacts the markets and trade. The PIC team includes Ilia Zubtsov (PIC Technical Consultant for Europe), Dr. Angel Manabat (PIC Technical Services Manager, Asia and the Philippines), Dr. Ming Lu (PIC China), and Dr. Tim Snider (PIC Regional Director of Health Assu...