How can we retain TN Visa workers on our farms? In this episode, Victor Ochoa discusses what this new generation of swine workers is looking for: a sense of community and a feeling of belonging. It’s not all about the money, what they want is to feel welcome and closer to people! What do you think of that?

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In this episode, Dr. Kobek-Kjeldager talks about some recent research regarding cull sow welfare during transportation. Did you know that, after driving for some time, the drivers must make a stop, according to the legislation? But this raises a concern about cull sow welfare regarding heat stress during these pauses. Watch the entire episode!

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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 types of visas, and the benefits of each one of them – he says most of his recruitment occurs through TN Visas, explains how the process works, and talks about some of the benefits of it. Are you familiar with the TN Visa process?

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Dr. Kobek-Kjeldager is a Postdoctoral Associate at Aarhus University, in Denmark. In this episode, she talks about the cull sow and what this designation implies. The cull sow is designated for the abattoir, after its reproduction phase is over, but how does the transportation happen? And what are the welfare issues related to it? Watch the complete episode to understand that!

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Victor Ochoa is the Director of Swineworks – the largest staffing company in the US swine industry, specialized in work visas, training, and recruiting. Considering his vast experience with the topic, he talks about the different types of visas and the benefits of each one of them, saying most of his recruitment happens through TN Visa. Very interesting, right?

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In this episode, Dr. Holtkamp discusses the relationships between biosecurity and labor issues. When implementing biosecurity procedures, managers must always consider their effect on the team's time and effort – overloaded employees may not meet expectations , so managers have a crucial role in guaranteeing a healthy place to work. Do you have any thoughts on that?

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In this episode, Victor Ochoa talks about what millennials value the most and why we need to adapt our hiring processes to attract more of the younger employees. One of the main points is: work-life balance – that’s what they’re looking for! And how can we provide them with it?

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Dr. Holtkamp is an Associate Professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine, at Iowa State University. In this episode, he discusses some differences regarding biosecurity measures and procedures between wean-to-finish and sow farms. To learn more about those differences, watch the full episode!

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In this episode, Victor Ochoa talks about his job as the Director of Swineworks, the largest staffing company in the US swine industry. He discusses the labor shortages in the swine industry and how they are a serious problem and have multiple causes. Such a hot topic, right? Watch the whole thing to understand!

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One key aspect of working with third-party providers is ensuring they are able to do what we expect from them and know how to act in challenging situations on the farm. Communication is essential. So in this episode, Dr. Holtkamp discusses that – and much more. To learn more about how to communicate with multi-site staff members, watch the full episode!

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