The Squeal, by PIC.com

36:02

The Squeal_0215: The Importance of Research

The Squeal, by PIC.com ·

2024/10/01

There are constantly new discoveries and data shared to improve swine production. These discoveries are found by research projects to enhance and improve the way pigs are raised to ultimately impact the end product that is purchased by consumers. On today's episode of The Squeal, our host, Luis Zaragoza (PIC Product Development Manager) leads the conversation between research experts Dr. Laura Greiner (Director of Iowa Pork Industry Center and Associate Professor in Animal Science, Iowa State

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34:06

The Squeal_0214: Preparing for New Pigs

The Squeal, by PIC.com ·

2024/09/17

The down time between groups of pigs can provide opportunity for maintenance repairs, cleaning, and disinfecting. On today's episode of The Squeal, our guests share tips on how to prepare a barn for an incoming group of pigs. Our host, Erik Darrington (PIC Account Manager) is joined by Jason Pooley (PIC Health Program Manager) and Isaiah Spath (PIC Technical Services- Wean to Finish) to discuss biosecurity procedures and other preparation steps to start new pigs off on the right foot.

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25:22

The Squeal_0213: Communication Between the Sow Farm...

The Squeal, by PIC.com ·

2024/09/03

There are several moving parts when transporting weaned pigs from the sow farm to their next destination. The transition can be smoother if there is strong communication between the sow farm and the wean-finish site. There is always opportunity for these communication practices to improve, and our guests from Brenneman Pork share their experiences and tips to help maintain strong communication. Our host, Brie Quick (PIC Technical Services, Female Reproduction) leads the conversation with Chad Bermel

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23:03

The Squeal_0211: Employee Satisfaction, Part 1:...

The Squeal, by PIC.com ·

2024/08/06

There's no doubt that hiring and retaining labor is an ongoing challenge for the swine industry. On today's episode of The Squeal, our guests share their experiences with successful training opportunities and tools to onboard new employees and provide continued trainings for experienced employees. Our host, Ashley Hengen (PIC Human Resources) is joined by Chock Booher (PIC Technical Services, Wean to Finish) and Jorge Cajamarca (PIC Technical Services, Female Reproduction) as they walk through the

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16:14

The Squeal_0209: Placement Plan Strategies, Part 1

The Squeal, by PIC.com ·

2024/07/09

Constructing a strong and productive placement plan can be critical to the success of a wean to finish or nursery operation. Joining us for this series is Jim Lolkema with Belstra Milling and Isaiah Spath with the PIC Wean to Finish and Product Development teams. Our guests share their experiences and knowledge of a successful placement plan and the best strategies for organizing a barn. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best

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20:01

The Squeal 0208 - Weaned Weight Efficiency, Part 2:...

The Squeal, by PIC.com ·

2024/06/25

This is part two of a two part episode series on weaned weight efficiency. Iowa State Univerity's Dr. Rodger Main (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodger-main-48b31078/), Seaboard Foods' Josh Flohr (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodger-main-48b31078/), and PIC's Nat Stas (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nat-stas/) discuss practical steps for improvement and best practices. 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

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20:02

The Squeal 0204 - Warm Weather Breeding, Part 1: Best...

The Squeal, by PIC.com ·

2024/04/30

Time marches on and it's bringing summer with it. Is your breeding program ready? What does that look like for the summer months? Kevin Isler (Kalmbach Feeds Sow Production Supervisor https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-isler-24928a19b/), Stacey Voight (PIC Reproductive Technical Services https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-voight-3268aa150/), and Bradley Schimmer (PIC Technical Services) talk about best practices for warm weather breeding. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful

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19:36

The Squeal 0202 - Maximizing Weaning Performance,...

The Squeal, by PIC.com ·

2024/04/02

In this Squeal episode, the group discusses the maximizing weaning performance, focusing on keys to animal care and micro environment management. Nicole Comstock (Carthage Systems https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-jockisch-67a16063/) and Juan Orozco (PIC) provide some perspective on getting gilts into and through the farrowing unit with a positive initial experience to help impact long term sow performance. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing

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24:15

The Squeal 0201 - Gilt Fertility Quadrant + Gilt...

The Squeal, by PIC.com ·

2024/03/19

In this Squeal episode, the group discusses the gilt development unit (GDU) as a large contributor to the success of the overall breeding program. Gilt development unit experts Jennifer Patterson (Research Associate at Livestock Gentec, University of Alberta, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-patterson-aa30a957) and Kendall Weger (PIC Technical Services (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendall-weger-033272139) talk about basic steps and how expanding efforts on specific Key Performance Indicators

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19:06

The Squeal 0200 - Your Veterinarian Is A Key...

The Squeal, by PIC.com ·

2024/03/05

What are the benefits of a strong veterinarian relationship? Dr. Deanne Hemker (PIC Health Assurance Veterinarian) and Jason Pooley (PIC Health Programs Manager https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-pooley-bbb8566/ ) share information on developing and maximizing your servicing veterinarian as a key biosecurity resource. They address how often your veterinarian should be on site and what you should expect from them in the biosecurity arena. For additional information, see the PIC biosecurity resource

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14:03

The Squeal 0199 - Why Walking The Barns Is Important

The Squeal, by PIC.com ·

2024/02/20

Walking the barns is an activity that many seem like second nature to most of the people doing it. But why do we need to walk the barns? How should it be done? And how often? Stacey Voight (PIC Technical Services https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-voight-3268aa150/) and Isaiah Spath (PIC Technical Services) share the purpose and intent of walking the barns, providing a checklist for this time well spent activity. For more information see https://www.pic.com/?s=checklist and

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26:17

The Squeal 0198 - Handling and Transportation, Part...

The Squeal, by PIC.com ·

2024/02/06

The Squeal wraps up a two part conversation on transportation handling. In this episode the panel talks about the tools and tips to move pigs down aisles and across the country. On the panel are Jason McAlister (CEO Cloverleaf Animal Welfare Systems https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-mcalister-b3b93381/) and Chock Booher (PIC Technical Service Team for Latin America https://www.linkedin.com/in/chock-booher-a7282086/). At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by

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20:01

The Squeal 0197 - Handling and Transportation, Part...

The Squeal, by PIC.com ·

2024/01/23

The Squeal begins an interesting two part conversation on transportation handling. In this episode the panel talks about the best use of facilities, training, and personnel. On the panel are Jason McAlister (CEO Cloverleaf Animal Welfare Systems https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-mcalister-b3b93381/) and Chock Booher (PIC Technical Service Team for Latin America https://www.linkedin.com/in/chock-booher-a7282086/). At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by

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31:12

The Squeal 0196 - Great Bosses And How To Be One

The Squeal, by PIC.com ·

2024/01/09

For the New Year The Squeal provides a practical and achievable conversation with Tim Heller on great bosses and how to be one. Key great boss simple tasks: Day to day coaching, get the right people on your team, define and communicate what your team's role is in the company, and get results. Resources: * "Book: Radical Candor" - https://www.radicalcandor.com/ * "Book: Good To Great" - https://www.jimcollins.com/books.html - "Who first then what?" At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most

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18:04

The Squeal 0195 - Early Pig Care, Part 2: Nutrition...

The Squeal, by PIC.com ·

2023/12/26

The Squeal continues its focus on practical production information. This episode series looks at early pig care with an expert panel including Mandy Gerhart (Swine Nutritionist, JBS Live Pork, https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandygerhart/), Isaiah Spath (Sr. Validation Specialist & Wean-Finish Technical Services, PIC, https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaiah-spath-a028502a3/), and Gary Godoy (Wean to Finish, Sandy Pine Systems, Inc, https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-godoy-a1851943/). The conversation focuses

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27:49

The Squeal 0194 - Early Pig Care, Part 1: Getting The...

The Squeal, by PIC.com ·

2023/12/12

The Squeal continues its focus on practical production information. This episode series looks at early pig care with an expert panel including Mandy Gerhart (Swine Nutritionist, JBS Live Pork, https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandygerhart/), Isaiah Spath (Sr. Validation Specialist & Wean-Finish Technical Services, PIC, https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaiah-spath-a028502a3/), and Gary Godoy (Wean to Finish, Sandy Pine Systems, Inc, https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-godoy-a1851943/). The conversation focuses

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21:16

The Squeal 0193 - Gilt Selection, Part 2: Marking...

The Squeal, by PIC.com ·

2023/11/28

Gilt selection is fundamental to successful breeding outcomes. This episode continues the conversation on gilt selection with marking techniques and selection criteria with PIC's Pro Select Program. Joining us are PIC's Alison Bueltel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-bueltel-744120150/), Malcolm Turley (https://www.linkedin.com/in/malcolm-turley-068b7213/), and David McGee (https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mcgee-181b2811/) PIC resources: * "Gilt Selection ROI Analysis" -

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21:01

The Squeal 0192 - Gilt Selection, Part 1: How...

The Squeal, by PIC.com ·

2023/11/14

Gilt selection is fundamental to successful breeding outcomes. Each selection today will affect your operation two years from now. Are you just providing a quantity or selecting to improve your program? Joining us for the next couple of episodes are PIC's Alison Bueltel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-bueltel-744120150/), Malcolm Turley (https://www.linkedin.com/in/malcolm-turley-068b7213/), David McGee (https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mcgee-181b2811/) PIC resources: * "Gilt Selection ROI

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21:18

The Squeal 0191 - Consumer Preferences, Part 2:...

The Squeal, by PIC.com ·

2023/10/31

We continue with the conversation on pork quality and consumer preference, focusing on tenderness and convenience discussions the industry should have, or continue. Joining the Squeal are Dr. Anna Dilger (University of Illinois, https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-dilger-80528938/), Dr. Clay Eastwood (PIC, https://www.linkedin.com/in/l-clay-eastwood-ph-d-52a184105/), and Brandon Fields (PIC, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-fields-26931479/). PIC resources: "Meat Quality" -

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20:31

The Squeal 0190 - Consumer Preferences, Part 1: Pork...

The Squeal, by PIC.com ·

2023/10/17

Pork, it's what's for dinner. Well, maybe not, but why not? The next couple episodes of The Squeal are conversations on Consumer Preferences. Today the focus is on pork vs other proteins and how to talk about it. Joining the Squeal are Dr. Anna Dilger (University of Illinois, https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-dilger-80528938/), Dr. Clay Eastwood (PIC, https://www.linkedin.com/in/l-clay-eastwood-ph-d-52a184105/), and Brandon Fields (PIC, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-fields-26931479/). PIC

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