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There's concern about manure management and preventing PRRS contamination on the farm. Viruses don't survive long in manure, but it's a big question throughout the swine industry. Still, disinfecting and washing are...

Despite being typically associated with the winter season, influenza outbreaks among swine can also occur in other seasons and potentially be even more severe. Dr. Pittman elaborates on how various factors such as human...

As pork producers, we do complex work managing people and pigs. However, do meat consumers know what is happening inside the barns? To answer this question, according to Merritt, we must also be good communicators, so...

Genomes are like the black boxes of living beings, and gene editing is how we can alter them. For example, we can find the best form of a gene and get that into the majority of the animals. Do you think that idea is...

In this episode, Dr. Deen discusses his experience with raising pigs for the market. According to him, 10% of the losses of pigs includes not only pigs that grew too slowly, but also those that died and those that...

Have you ever taken a moment to reflect on the decisions and strategies that could lead your business to 10X growth? Engage in this reflection to drive your business forward with clarity and purpose. Identify obstacles...

Victoria Wilson holds a Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences from the University of Missouri and a Master's Degree in Swine Nutrition from Iowa State University. She shares her insights on the bow to be successful in...

Swineworks, the largest staffing company in the US swine industry, is owned by Victor Ochoa. The specialties of his company are work visas, training, and recruiting. In this episode, Mr. Ochoa talks about the different...

The mingling of various strains of a virus can amplify the mutation of their genes, thereby increasing the likelihood of the emergence of more problematic strains. Dr. Culhane explains how the transmission of different...

You probably already know that we have been facing a global banking crisis, as it has been widely reported all over the news. Richard Brock, one of the brilliant minds in agriculture economics, shares his perspectives...

If well interpreted, data can help us understand what is happening in the production. However, now that we are bombarded with an enormous amount of it, how can we use it effectively? Dr. Steve Muller emphasizes new...

Mrs. Lain, in this episode, discusses how a sustainability manager can improve animal health, environmental health, worker safety, and customer satisfaction on a pig farm. She also makes a point of highlighting all the...

In the academic and in the professional world, people often question which path to take in their careers. One aspect to consider is obtaining a postgraduate degree, such as a master's or PhD. In this episode, Dr. Jones...

In this episode, Dr. Boykin discusses with us how important it is to have a good relationship with the contracted producers. It is essential for them to understand the importance of following the biosafety standards...

You must be wondering what steps there are in a swine sample collector training program, right? In this episode, Dr. Brown brings a lot of information about the training program that provides that certification. Want to...