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Dr. Kemp has worked as a geneticist for many years. Over the last decades, genetic selection has focused on fat reduction associated with feed intake. In this way, we had a drop in the production cost. However, the genetic focus has changed since consumers demand a higher meat quality that is usually associated with fat. Thus, geneticists are working on the selection based on feed efficiency and m...

We all know how much damage PED caused producers whose herds were contaminated. On the other hand, Dr. Becton points out that we learned a lot after this disease. Do you see it in the same way as she does? ------------- The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - EveryPig (http://www.everypig.com/swineit/) - Zinpro (https://zinpro.com/) - Gestal (http://jygat...

A successful swine operation is not only determined by who has the best quality pigs, but rather by who can achieve the highest profit per pig while also having the lowest input cost. In today’s talk, Dr. Bob Kemp discusses his research and methods to try and improve meat quality in pigs while also trying to maintain low input costs. "𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯'𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘦 𝘢 𝘵𝘰𝘱 𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘨...

We all know that the field becomes more modern each passing day with the implementation of new technologies. Dr. Mote uses and studies some of these technologies, and he comments on the use of cameras in the barn to monitor the animals' development and their individual and collective behavior. Have you heard about this technology? ------------- The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supporte...

Dr. Karriker says it’s essential to seek reliable data because misinformation spreads quickly. We need to educate ourselves and those around us because even when we don’t realize it, we may be influencing and teaching people. Do you agree with him? ------------- The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - EveryPig (http://www.everypig.com/swineit/) - Zinpro (...

Do not expect the Government Agencies to create a biosecurity plan for your pig farm. By implementing biosecurity fundamentals, you will definitely have a lower risk of your animals contracting ASF. Being proactive is critical to the success of your farm. What biosecurity measures are you applying? ------------- The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - Eve...

Fred Kuhr has been working with swine production his entire life. He says it's important when hiring someone to make sure they can work and deal with people because you need an excellent team to do a great job with the animals. Have you ever thought about this? ------------- The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - EveryPig (http://www.everypig.com/swi...

Dr. Mote has worked as a molecular geneticist in Canada. He discusses the importance of moving beyond the mindset of animal selection and highlights the importance of taking the time to work on sow selection and management of the gilts as if they were all going to be replacement females, since they will be the next generation on the farm. Do you see this as a way to go? ------------- The Swine it...

As Dr. Becton points out, we must consider what we can do to prevent and avoid ASF contamination. Since the animals' food can be contaminated, she emphasizes having everything go through the office first to ensure a breakpoint. What other measures do you apply to avoid ASF contamination? ------------- The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - EveryPig (...

Dr. Mote comments that they are using new systems that track sows’ spatial coordinators, allowing them to know how sows use the pen and also how they interact with each other. They’ve already learned a lot about sow behavior and this data will probably be useful to help with replacement gilt selection in the future. Do you think this will be possible? ------------- The Swine it Podcast Show is tru...

The United States has done a great job at keeping ASF out of its borders. However, more countries are now becoming affected by the virus and these countries keep getting closer to the US border. Today Dr. Lisa Becton identifies key points of risk of infection and discusses ways everyone can help prevent foreign animal disease spread. "𝘕𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯. 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘈𝘚𝘍 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘵...

Dr. Aljets's primary areas of focus are swine production medicine and sow farm management. Thus, he highlights that PCV2 is probably much more complicated than we realize. It is, therefore, necessary to continue discussing and researching this disease. Have you ever had a PCV-2 outbreak on your pig farm? ------------- The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies l...

Dr. Mote mentions a great example of the use of technology, which is placing cameras in the barns and monitoring sows' behavior to aid in the selection of replacement females for the herd. Did you already implement any technology to help you on your pig farm? ------------- The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - EveryPig (http://www.everypig.com/swine...

As a scientist at Smithfield Foods, Dr. DeDecker mentions that there is a huge opportunity to gather data more efficiently and deliver it to the decision-maker more quickly. In this context, most of the farms work with weekly reports, and this can delay decision-making. For instance, by implementing daily reports, decisions can be made at the beginning of a problem. Do you report data weekly or da...

Dr. Mote highlights the importance of looking into the available data before the animal is selected. For example, selecting a non-aggressive sow is important in many cases — especially when we have group sow housing. And analyzing the data will help you with that. Do you agree? ------------- The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - EveryPig (http://www.eve...

Dr. Paul Yeske has gained recognition for his work with disease management and elimination, and highlights that some studies show that some ingredients tend to be more susceptible than others. However, he also points out that we should look at the other biosecurity risk events and analyze not only how risky the event is, but the frequency with which we do it. Do you perform quality control of the...

Dr. Mote, Assistant Professor and Swine Extension Specialist at the University of Nebraska, grew up on a small family farm in Texas. He has studied the longevity of sows for more than two decades but does not perceive any significant changes. Do you agree? ------------- The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - EveryPig (http://www.everypig.com/swineit/) -...

These experts highlight that the PED and PRRS viruses probably came through dust particles or other items and the importance of stopping the possible vehicles of these viruses, whether it's a bench, a shower, or even a UV box. You need to pay attention to people and how you bring supplies into your farm because these breakpoints are key for both diseases. What is your opinion? ------------- Th...

Sow longevity has been an issue the industry has tried to improve over the last several decades with not a lot of success. With the high turnover rate of sows, we need a steady influx of replacement gilts to maintain production goals. Today, Dr. Benny Mote talks with Dr. Greiner about different methods of identifying the best replacement gilts, and new technologies that can help us get the most ou...

We know that research resources are often limited, and Dr. DeDecker emphasizes the importance of allocating these resources appropriately, according to priorities, and how this study will add value to pig production. What other tips could we add? ------------- The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - EveryPig (http://www.everypig.com/swineit/) - Zinpro (ht...

Dr. Vande Pol grew up in central California and received her PhD in animal sciences focusing mainly on pre-weaning piglet mortality. She suggests researching and questioning answers that were previously found because what was true in a genetic line or during a certain time period may no longer be true today. It is necessary to objectively question all stages of pig production. Do you agree? ------...

We all know that it’s important to be proactive and act to prevent big losses in swine production. Dr. Yeske mentions the importance of always reviewing all biosecurity protocols both inside and outside the barn before an outbreak investigation occurs. Do you agree? ------------- The Swine it Podcast Roundtable is brought to you by Cargill (https://www.cargill.com/animal-nutrition/species/swine)....

As a professor and researcher, Dr. Karriker has been working with swine disease diagnosis and treatment, as well as assessing new intervention strategies for the pig industry. He points out that genes that are resistant against some antibiotics such as Colistin could already exist, but at a low level, since this antibiotic has not been used so widely. However, it is very complex to cite the causes...

As a scientist at Smithfield Foods, Dr. DeDecker says that conducting PRRS research is still the biggest challenge that is faced in commercial research because of the dynamics of this disease and the uncertainty regarding an effective response. For scientists, it's about challenging the experimental design, but it poses a much more significant challenge for veterinarians. What other challenges...

Dr. Ritter, Director of Nutrition and Technical Services at Cargill, explains how to escape high-stakes ingredients by avoiding sourcing from risk areas, and how using strategy hold times can minimize risk when this is not possible. Also, nowadays, it is possible to find ingredients that offer alternative technologies that prevent those viruses in the market, and, when allied with biosecurity meas...