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Chris gives us some good advice on what we should look for when starting pigs. He highlights the importance of being good on the basics: properly beforehand heating the barn, ensuring your feeders and waters are well-functioning, and so on. As he says, production is all about the details. Do you agree with him? Let us know! *Watch the full episode: https://www.swinecampus.com/blog ------------- Th...

Chris discusses the benefits of mentoring on pig caretakers' learning. The more you are on the farm with them, the better. Through effective training, you will be sure that your employees can identify herd problems earlier to initiate treatment as soon as possible. Isn't that interesting? *Watch the full episode: https://www.swinecampus.com/blog ------------- The Swine it Podcast Show is t...

Chris talks about some differences between pigs' caretakers nowadays and the ones from some years ago. He highlights how past caretakers had some inherent animal husbandry skills, especially being raised on farms. So, now, the pigs' caretakers' profile has changed. And what can we do to support these professionals? Share your thoughts with us. *Watch the full episode: https://www.swine...

A PRRS negative result means your herd is PRRS free, right? Theoretically, yes. But Dr. Corzo highlights the importance of not assuming your herd is PRRS free because of a single negative result. You must ensure that you will have more negative results over time, so this could be considered a consistent result over time. Do you agree with him? *Watch the full episode: https://www.swinecampus.com/b...

Fred has been building a solid career in the swine industry, helping other people succeed. He discusses how technology in sow production will support employees' decisions about how to manage the farm and the animals. What exciting developments do you expect to happen in sow production in the future? *Watch the full episode: https://www.swinecampus.com/blog ------------- The Swine it Podcast Sh...

Decreasing swine mortality still tends to be the largest opportunity for farmers to increase overall profitability, which is why it is important that we understand all the factors that play into herd health. Dr. Chris Rademacher and I address this issue in today’s episode and talk about methods that can increase disease preparedness and what is necessary to start your nursery pigs off properly. &#...

Dr. Holmes graduated from North Dakota State University with both a B.S. and M.S. in Animal Science and subsequently attended the University of Minnesota to receive a Ph. D. in Swine Nutrition. She discusses enzyme recommendations for sows' diet during the summer heat and outlines the use of xylanase and its benefits according to specific situations. What are your thoughts on that? *Watch the...

Dr. Corzo emphasizes the importance of managing the swine environment correctly to ensure that the PRRS virus has no way to enter a farm. We must control all processes on the farm, such as people and vehicle flow, and supplies. And this must be done daily. What are your thoughts on that? *Watch the full episode: https://www.swinecampus.com/blog ------------- The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted an...

Dr. Holmes explores the conventional way of managing lactating sows’ diet during summer. After the lysine adjustment, fat is the focus, since it is a very concentrated source of energy and presents a lower heat increment in the sow’s metabolism. She then shares some thoughts on alternative ways to manage that. What are your thoughts on that? *Watch the full episode: https://www.swinecampus.com/blo...

Dr. DeDecker received her B.S. in 2006 from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in Animal Science. She then pursued her Ph. D. in swine well-being at the University of Illinois. In this episode, she talks about what to expect in terms of on-farm technology and the importance of taking advantage of that in the research field. Have you watched this episode? Tell us in the comments! *Watch the fu...

One of the key points to improving herd health and decreasing losses is to think about how to keep PRRS from spreading, to lower the chance for this virus to recombine in regions of high density. Dr. Corzo shares some thoughts on that and on managing and controlling PRRS positive cases. Interesting, right? *Watch the full episode: https://www.swinecampus.com/blog ------------- The Swine it Podcast...

There is a new world to explore when students leave vet school. To take the best advantage of that, we must be open-minded. Always listen to what people have to say and learn from that. As Dr. Burlatschenko highlights, we can’t forget there is always something to learn from others, and this practice makes us more empathetic, too. What other advice would you give to young vets? *Watch the full epis...

For gilts, everything is new. So, it is even more critical to pay attention to them, especially during the summer. Dr. Holmes gives us some tips on how we can monitor gilts more easily and help them get through the hot months. Do you have any issues related to that on your sow farm? *Watch the full episode: https://www.swinecampus.com/blog ------------- The Swine it Podcast Roundtable is brought t...

Once your herd is positive, you must act as fast as possible. As Dr. Linhares points out, it’s necessary to implement a consistent strategy to contain the virus and avoid more significant damage. He also shares his thoughts on how gilts’ flow can increase contamination and losses, and how to control this situation. Have you watched this episode? *Watch the full episode: https://www.swinecampus.com...

Every year there is some form of disease outbreak in swine herds across the US. Whether it is PRRSV, PEDV, or something else, we need to make sure that we are doing everything in our power to maintain a high health status on our farms. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Cesar Corzo about his work on his Swine Health Monitoring Program about ways we can minimize the spread of diseases to other farms,...

Low feed intake during the summer months represents a real challenge for sows and gilts. So, we must consider when they are more willing to eat and think of some strategies to encourage feed diet consumption. Dr. Holmes shares her thoughts on that matter. Can you tell us another approach? *Watch the full episode: https://www.swinecampus.com/blog ------------- The Swine it Podcast Roundtable is bro...

Dr. Burlatschenko highlights that settling into a routine can help you adapt to daily barn activities and improve your approach to the farms. It enables you to improve your performance and become a better professional. What do you think about that? Could you share your thoughts with us? *Watch the full episode: https://www.swinecampus.com/blog ------------- The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and...

Before thinking of the data analysis, we should put some effort into data collection. Adequate data collection, in terms of types of information, for example, can indicate the right path to go with your production. Dr. Rosa shares his experience working with data analyses with a big producer. Interesting, right? *Watch the full episode: https://www.swinecampus.com/blog ------------- The Swine it P...

Fat is always a beneficial ingredient to increase the sow diet’s energy density during lactation. But considering how expensive fat is right now, we need to think about some more viable alternatives. Dr. Holmes discusses these concerns with us. Have you watched this episode? *Watch the full episode: https://www.swinecampus.com/blog ------------- The Swine it Podcast Roundtable is brought to you by...

Over the last decades, Dr. Burlatschenko has built a solid and outstanding career in the swine industry. For example, she was the first veterinarian in Canada to diagnose PED, which provided her with more than enough experience with a novel disease outbreak. In this video, Dr. Burlatschenko shares her thoughts on being an “on-call” vet. Very interesting, right? *Watch the full episode: https://www...

With the summer getting closer pig farmers will need to start worrying about the effects of heat stress on their pigs. It can have a large impact on the productivity of the animals, especially for sows in lactation as maintaining high feed intake is critical. In this episode, Dr. Greiner and Dr. Erin Holmes discuss different feeding and management strategies that can help alleviate some of that he...

As we know, preparing high-quality swine diets is a complex process. To reach the best results from the diet, conducting feed and ingredient analyses is critical. Dr. Tokach, a brilliant mind in the swine industry, shares his thoughts on how feed sample analysis must be conducted. Do you have any questions on that topic? Let us know! *Watch the full episode: https://www.swinecampus.com/blog ------...

As we all know, we don’t leave veterinary school with the answer to everything we need. Many of those answers come from experience and consulting other people. As Dr. Burlatschenko highlights, there’s nothing wrong with that. What do you usually do when you don’t know something? *Watch the full episode: https://www.swinecampus.com/blog ------------- The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and support...

Dr. Urriola is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Minnesota. With his vast experience in swine nutrition, Dr. Urriola shares some new techniques for finding the digestibility coefficient in feed ingredients. Many things have been changing. Interesting, right? *Watch the full episode: https://www.swinecampus.com/blog ------------- The Swine it P...

Any industry expert knows how nerve-racking it can be to start your first job after graduate school or veterinary school. Dr. Burlatschenko does an excellent job mentoring young vets, helping them succeed in the field. In this video, she shares some of her approaches to guiding young vets. Have you watched the episode? *Watch the full episode: https://www.swinecampus.com/blog ------------- The Swi...