The Squeal

This is part three of a three part series on pig behavior with Dr. Simon Turner (Senior Researcher in Animal Behavior at Scotland's Rural College), Dr. Isaac Huerta (PIC Technical Services Manager), Dr. Justin Holl (PIC Geneticist), and Nat Stas (PIC Technical Services Manager). The group looks at technologies for pig behavior and address questions about pig behavior. At PIC, our goal is to make o...

This is part two of a three part series on pig behavior with Dr. Simon Turner (Senior Researcher in Animal Behavior at Scotland's Rural College), Dr. Isaac Huerta (PIC Technical Services Manager), Dr. Justin Holl (PIC Geneticist), and Nat Stas (PIC Technical Services Manager). This episode focuses on understanding the causes of non-positive pig behaviors. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers...

This is part one of a three part series on pig behavior with Dr. Simon Turner (Senior Researcher in Animal Behavior at Scotland's Rural College), Dr. Isaac Huerta (PIC Technical Services Manager), Dr. Justin Holl (PIC Geneticist), and Nat Stas (PIC Technical Services Manager). This episode focuses on understanding what normal behavior looks like and comparing it to abnormal behaviors plus how to s...

This is part three of a three part series with Dr. Joel Nerem (Pipestone), Dr. Andrea Pitkin (PIC), and Dr. Jess Waddell (PIC), answering questions about biosecurity culture, training, and improvement processes. 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 t...

This is part two of a three part series with Dr. Joel Nerem (Pipestone), Dr. Andrea Pitkin (PIC), and Dr. Jess Waddell (PIC), talking about transferring biosecurity knowledge to the production staff. 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 Squea...

This is part one of a three part series with Dr. Joel Nerem (Pipestone), Dr. Andrea Pitkin (PIC), and Dr. Jess Waddell (PIC), talking about biosecurity concepts and mindset. 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...

This is part three of a three part series on recruiting employees, looking at employee retention and what is available to help retain people. Neal Paszkiewicz (Wakefield Pork), Kay Stinson (Seaboard Foods) and Ashley Hengen (PIC) talk about employees staying long term and understanding the turn over of employees. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by provid...

This is part two of a three part series on recruiting employees, looking at on-boarding, what's changed in the last several years, and how hiring managers prepare for new employees. Neal Paszkiewicz (Wakefield Pork), Kay Stinson (Seaboard Foods) and Ashley Hengen (PIC) talk about hurdles in getting new employees comfortable and setup for success. Key focus is on training, getting people prepared,...

This is part one of a three part series on recruiting employees, looking at recruitment processes and programs. Neal Paszkiewicz (Wakefield Pork), Kay Stinson (Seaboard Foods) and Ashley Hengen (PIC) talk about employee recruitment at a range of operations and what works for them. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics....

This is part three of a three part series on Reproductive Success, looking at gaining and maintaining profitable farrowing rates. Today the Squeal round table discuss what success means in farrowing rates, efficiency, and cost with Jose Santiago (Sow Production Manager at Tosh Farms), Carine Vier (PIC Nutrition Specialist), and Sergio Canavate (PIC Technical Service Manager). At PIC, our goal is t...

This is part two of a three part series on Reproductive Success, discussing actions which provide positive outcomes. Today the Squeal round table discuss what success means in reproduction with Jose Santiago (Sow Production Manager at Tosh Farms), Carine Vier (PIC Nutrition Specialist), and Sergio Canavate (PIC Technical Service Manager). At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successf...

This is part one of a three part series on Reproductive Success, pulling together various aspects of the breeding, nutrition, and farrowing programs to repeatedly hit targets and schedules. Today the Squeal round table discuss best practices and areas of focus with Jose Santiago (Sow Production Manager at Tosh Farms), Carine Vier (PIC Nutrition Specialist), and Sergio Canavate (PIC Technical Servi...

This is part three of a three part series on Pork Quality. Today's discussion gets to monetizing pork quality and the view from the meat case. Our panel of experts shares their insights with you in this 3 part series on the Squeal. Joining us are PIC's meat quality meisters Brandon Fields and Dr. Neal Matthews, and special guest Collette Caster, CEO of the American Meat Science Association. At PIC...

This is part two of a three part series on Pork Quality. Today we continue our Pork Quality discussion looking at animal welfare, feed withdrawal and packing plant practices. Our panel of experts shares their insights with you in this 3 part series on the Squeal. Joining us are PIC's meat quality meisters Brandon Fields and Dr. Neal Matthews, and special guest Collette Caster, CEO of the American...

This is part one of a three part series on Pork Quality. What is it? What affects it? What should you target to achieve and maintain today's definition of optimal pork quality? Our panel of experts shares their insights with you in this 3 part series on the Squeal. Joining us are PIC's meat quality meisters Brandon Fields and Dr. Neal Matthews, and special guest Collette Caster, CEO of the America...

This is part three of a three part series on how to manage the wean to finish phase. Dr. Joe Conner (Carthage Veterinary Service), Dr. Deanne Hemker (Health Assurance Veterinarian, PIC), and Dr. Will Lopez (Technical Services Wean to Finish Specialist, PIC) take on questions about wean to finish health, their management, and approaches to dealing with pathogens. At PIC, our goal is to make our cus...

This is part two of a three part series on how to manage the wean to finish phase. Dr. Joe Conner (Carthage Veterinary Service), Dr. Deanne Hemker (Health Assurance Veterinarian, PIC), and Dr. Will Lopez (Technical Services Wean to Finish Specialist, PIC) talk about managing on site pathogens - what's involved and who is invoked. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig pr...

This is part one of a three part series on how to manage the wean to finish phase. Dr. Joe Conner (Carthage Veterinary Service), Dr. Deanne Hemker (Health Assurance Veterinarian, PIC), and Dr. Will Lopez (Technical Services Wean to Finish Specialist, PIC) talk about new technologies, herd monitoring tools, and best herd health management practices. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the mos...

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 part three of a three part series on priorities in pig nutrition. Kansas State's Dr. Mike Tokach and PIC's Wayne Cast and Dr. Uislei Orlando talk through their thoughts on ingredient quality. 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 Squea...

This is part two of a multi part series on priorities in pig nutrition. Kansas State's Dr. Mike Tokach and PIC's Wayne Cast and Dr. Uislei Orlando talk through their thoughts on nutrient access, feed mill considerations, and feeder selection. 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...

This is part one of a multi part series on priorities in pig nutrition. Kansas State's Dr. Mike Tokach and PIC's Wayne Cast and Dr. Uislei Orlando talk through the key performance indicators used in understanding pig nutrition and how to prioritize the information in the decision making process. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the...

This is part three of a multi 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 producers by providing...