The Squeal

This is part two of a three part series looking at African Swine Fever. In this episode the PIC team looks at how biosecurity and governments helped keep African Swine Fever from spreading. 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...

This is part one of a three part series looking at African Swine Fever. The Squeal starts a great session with an around the world African Swine Fever review with top PIC regional personnel, including 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...

This is part three of a three part series looking at managing nutrition for your reproductive herd. The PIC nutrition team reviews a new feeding tool and tackles questions and answers around the panel. The panel includes Wayne Cast (PIC Nutritionist), Dr. Uislei Orlando (PIC Global Nutrition Programs Director), Dr. Isaac Huerta (PIC European Technical Services Manager), Dr. Carine Vier (PIC Nutrit...

This is part one of a three part series looking at managing nutrition for your reproductive herd, discussing new nutritional guidelines and information sources. The Squeal brings together the PIC nutrition team to share what is new. The panel includes Wayne Cast (PIC Nutritionist), Dr. Uislei Orlando (PIC Global Nutrition Programs Director), Dr. Isaac Huerta (PIC European Technical Services Manage...

This is part three of a three 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. A...

This is part two of a three 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.) talk about changes to breeding programs due to summer heat. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful...

This is part one of a three 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 P...

This is part three of a three part series looking at Wean To Finish vitamins, trace minerals, and tools, with Fernando Gomez (PIC Wean to Finish Specialist), Dr. Uislei Orlando (PIC Global Nutrition Programs Director), Wayne Cast (PIC Nutritionist), Dr. Ning Lu (PIC Nutrition Specialist), and Dr. Carine Vier (PIC Nutrition Specialist). At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful...

This is part two of a three part series discussing revised Wean to Finish feeding recommendations looking at feed and environment impact on animal behaviors plus recommended calcium and phosphorus levels with Fernando Gomez (PIC Wean to Finish Specialist), Dr. Uislei Orlando (PIC Global Nutrition Programs Director), Wayne Cast (PIC Nutritionist), Dr. Ning Lu (PIC Nutrition Specialist), and Dr. Car...

This is part one of a three part series discussing changes in Wean to Finish feeding recommendations with the people who know best: Fernando Gomez (PIC Wean to Finish Specialist), Dr. Uislei Orlando (PIC Global Nutrition Programs Director), Wayne Cast (PIC Nutritionist), Dr. Ning Lu (PIC Nutrition Specialist), and Dr. Carine Vier (PIC Nutrition Specialist). At PIC, our goal is to make our customer...

This is part three of a three part series on Gilt Selection with Dr. Ken Stalder (Swine Genetics Specialist, Iowa State University), Malcolm Turley (PIC Gene Transfer Supply Account Manager), and Marlon Tafs (PIC Quality Assurance Manager). In this episode the group discusses animal composition, selection criteria outcomes, and managing breeding animals vs production animals. At PIC, our goal is t...

This is part two of a three part series on Gilt Selection with Dr. Ken Stalder (Swine Genetics Specialist, Iowa State University), Malcolm Turley (PIC Gene Transfer Supply Account Manager), and Marlon Tafs (PIC Quality Assurance Manager). In this episode the group discusses pitfalls and where where people can go wrong. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by...

This is part one of a three part series on gilt selection with Dr. Ken Stalder (Swine Genetics Specialist, Iowa State University), Malcolm Turley (PIC Gene Transfer Supply Account Manager), and Marlon Tafs (PIC Quality Assurance Manager). In this episode the group discusses space, lighting, and training. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them...

This is an encore episode, part three of a three part series, on day one pig care. Steve Horton (Sow Farm Supervisor for Thomas Livestock), Kendall Weger (PIC Global Technical Services ), and Pedro Mosqueira (PIC Technical Services) share some case study insights on employee communications that make first day pig care successful. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig pr...

This is an encore episode, part two of a three part series, on day one pig care. Steve Horton (Sow Farm Supervisor for Thomas Livestock), Kendall Weger (PIC Global Technical Services ), and Pedro Mosqueira (PIC Technical Services) talk about the preparation required to get personnel ready for pre-farrowing activities and colostrum management. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most succ...

This is an encore episode, part one of a three part series, on day one pig care. Steve Horton (Sow Farm Supervisor for Thomas Livestock), Kendall Weger (PIC Global Technical Services ), and Pedro Mosqueira (PIC Technical Services) talk about the some of the key indicators and actions required for that first day of piglet care. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig produ...

This is part three of a three part series on Boar Stud Semen with Angela Zulkoski (Site Manager at Sandy Pine Systems), Dr. Michael Kleve-Feld (PIC Global Boar Stud Technical Operations Lead), and Dr. Brad Didion (PIC Manager of Reproduction Services). In this episode the group talks about pooled semen, operational improvements, and Q&A with the team. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the...

This is part two of a three part series on Boar Stud Semen with Angela Zulkoski (Site Manager at Sandy Pine Systems), Dr. Michael Kleve-Feld (PIC Global Boar Stud Technical Operations Lead), and Dr. Brad Didion (PIC Manager of Reproduction Services). In this episode the group talks about the technology available to help evaluate, manage, and improve boar stud semen processes. At PIC, our goal is t...

This is part one of a three part series on Boar Stud Semen with Angela Zulkoski (Site Manager at Sandy Pine Systems), Dr. Michael Kleve-Feld (PIC Global Boar Stud Technical Operations Lead), and Dr. Brad Didion (PIC Manager of Reproduction Services). In this episode the group takes a look at the management of boar stud semen quality. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pi...

This is part three of a three part series on meat tenderness with Dr. Steven Lonergan (Iowa State University), Brandon Fields, (PIC Applied Meat Science Manager), and Dr. Andrzej Sosnicki (PIC Technical Services Director). In this episode the group takes a look at animal handling, standards of practice, and carcass handling. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig produce...

This is part two of a three part series on meat tenderness with Dr. Steven Lonergan (Iowa State University), Brandon Fields, (PIC Applied Meat Science Manager), and Dr. Andrzej Sosnicki (PIC Technical Services Director). In this episode the group takes a look at meat tenderness and those management factors that can make a difference in the end product. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the...

This is part one of a three part series on meat tenderness with Dr. Steven Lonergan (Iowa State University), Brandon Fields, (PIC Applied Meat Science Manager), and Dr. Andrzej Sosnicki (PIC Technical Services Director). In this episode the group discusses the term tenderness as it relates to consumer meat preferences. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by...

This is part three of a three part series on boar stud management with Dr. Michael Kleve-Feld (PIC Reproduction Services Manager), Malcolm Turley (PIC Gene Transfer Manager), and Jay Coble (Geode Manager). In this episode the group looks at the importance of cleanliness. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know ou...

This is part two of a three part series on boar stud management with Dr. Michael Kleve-Feld (PIC Reproduction Services Manager), Malcolm Turley (PIC Gene Transfer Manager), and Jay Coble (Geode Manager). In this episode the group discusses inventory management and farm fertility. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. W...

This is part one of a three part series on boar stud management with Dr. Michael Kleve-Feld (PIC Reproduction Services Manager), Malcolm Turley (PIC Gene Transfer Manager), and Jay Coble (Geode Manager). In this episode the group shares information on boar isolation and training. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. W...