The Squeal 0055 - Pig Behavior, Part 2: What Are The Causes Of Non-positive Pig Behaviors?
Release Date: 12/29/2020
The Squeal_0256: The Vision and Future of Pork Chop Studio
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On today's episode of The Squeal, our host Emily Mauch-Swinford, PIC Genetic Research Scientist leads a conversation to introduce the science, purpose, and vision around the Pork Chop Studio. Our guests, Brandon Fields, PIC Product Development Sr. Manager, and Justin Holl PIC Product Development Sr. Director explain the technology and development behind the camera technology that can tell the industry specific data about a pork chop by scanning the individual chop. This opens many doors to the future of evaluating meat cuts to determine data that is commonly evaluated by the human eye. The...
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The Squeal_0255: Biosecurity Through Truck Wash Sanitation
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On this episode of The Squeal, we're taking a closer look at one of the most critical, but often overlooked, components of swine health management: truck wash biosecurity. Our host, Dr. Rebecca Robbins, PIC Health Assurance Veterinarian is joined by Dr. Kate Dion, Postdoctoral Research Associate at Iowa State University, and Emiliano Hidalgo, PIC Technical Operations Manager to discuss the importance of a truck wash and its procedures. Transportation plays a major role in protecting herd health, and even small gaps in cleaning and disinfection protocols can create significant...
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The Squeal_0254: Desired Sire Traits Around the Globe_Part 2
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In episode two of the Global Sire Traits series, host Dr. Dan Hamilton, PIC Sr. Director, Americas-Product Performance, continues the conversation by taking a deeper dive into how sire traits are not only prioritized—but put into practice across different regions. Joining Dan for this conversation is Dr. Saskia Bloemhof, PIC Genetic Services Director, Brandon Fields, PIC Product Development Sr. Manager, Eunice Chun, PIC Technical Services Sr. Manager, Sergio López, PIC Sr. Sales Manager, and Pablo Magallon, PIC Technical Services Manager. Building on the global perspectives...
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The Squeal_0253: Desired Sire Traits Around the Globe_Part 1
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In this first episode of the Global Sire Traits series, host Dr. Dan Hamilton, PIC Sr. Director, Americas-Product Performance, brings together experts from across the globe to explore how sire trait priorities vary by region- and what those differences mean for producers, worldwide. Joining Dan for this conversation is Dr. Saskia Bloemhof, PIC Genetic Services Director, Brandon Fields, PIC Product Development Sr. Manager, Eunice Chun, PIC Technical Services Sr. Manager, Sergio López, PIC Sr. Sales Manager, and Pablo Magallon, PIC Technical Services Manager. Featuring perspectives from...
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The Squeal_0252: Summer Management Strategies Across Production Phases
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As temperatures rise, so do the challenges across every phase of pork production. In this episode of The Squeal, we take a whole-system approach to summer management—connecting the dots between the sow farm and wean-to-finish to help producers stay ahead of heat stress. Carine Vier, PIC Nutritionist, is joined by Juan Orozco, PIC Technical Services Manager, and Isaiah Spath, PIC Technical Services Manager, to break down how hot weather impacts pigs at every stage, from feed intake and reproductive performance in sows to growth, efficiency, and overall performance in wean-to-finish barns....
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The Squeal_0251: Setting Your Barn Up for Summer Performance
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On this episode of The Squeal, host Tori Walters leads a timely and practical conversation on preparing wean-to-finish barns for the quickly approaching warm weather months. She is joined by Nat Stas, PIC Wean-to-Finish Director and Isaiah Spath, PIC Wean-to-Finish Manager, who bring real-world experience and insights into what it takes to set barns up for success before temperatures rise.
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The Squeal_0250: The Importance of HNS (Heat No Service)_Part 2
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On this episode of The Squeal, host Brie Quick, PIC Technical Services Manager, continues the Heat No Service (HNS) conversation by building on the foundation laid in Episode 1 and taking a deeper dive into practical application and real-world impact. Joined again by Sergio Canavate, PIC Applied Repro Technical Services Director, and Jennifer Patterson, University of Alberta, this episode shifts from the “why” behind HNS to the “how.” Together, they unpack what effective implementation looks like on farm, common challenges teams face when refining gilt development protocols, and how to...
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The Squeal_0249:The Importance of HNS (Heat No Service)_Part 1
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On this epsidoe of The Squeal, host Brie Quick, PIC Technical Services Manager, leads a foundational conversation on the importance of HNS and why it plays such a critical role in long-term performance and profitability. She is joined by Sergio Canavate, PIC Applied Repro Technical Services Director, and Jennifer Patterson, University of Alberta, to explore how HNS impacts herd health, reproductive performance, and overall system stability. Together, they break down why HNS isn’t just a technical term — it’s a coordinated strategy that supports stronger pigs, improved efficiency,...
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The Squeal_0248: REPLAY_Wean-to-Finish and Sow Farm Effective Communication
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This episode of The Squeal is a replay worth revisiting. Transporting weaned pigs from the sow farm to the next phase of production comes with plenty of moving parts, and strong communication between teams can make all the difference. Hosted by Brie Quick (PIC Technical Services Manager), this conversation brings together real-world perspectives from Chad Bermel and Ted Recker of Brenneman Pork, who share the communication practices that work best within their operation and why alignment between sow farms and wean-finish sites is so critical. The discussion is rounded out by insights from Brad...
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The Squeal_0247: Setting a New Standard for Sustainability in Pork Production
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In this episode of The Squeal, host Dr. Craig Lewis, PIC Genetic Services Director for the EU, sits down with Dr. Lindsay Case, PIC Technical Director or Product Sustainability, Dr. Greg Thoma with Colorado State University, and Pieter Knapp, PIC Genetic Strategy Manager, to unpack groundbreaking research that puts real numbers behind genetic progress and sustainability in pork production. Together, the group explains what a life cycle assessment is, why it matters, and what makes PIC’s LCA different from anything done before in the industry. They break down how improvements in traits like...
info_outlineThis 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.
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