“Most everybody got a competitive genetics and nutrition program. I know there are differences out there, but I don't see the differences in those areas of pig production being nearly as drastic as I see the differences in health from one producer to another.” – Dr. Clayton Johnson.

Today’s episode will cover “Impact of Health in Pig Production and Using Modeling for Decision-Making”.

Our guests are Dr. Clayton Johnson and Dr. Tyler Holck. Dr. Johnson is a veterinarian and Director of Health at Carthage Veterinary Service, Ltd., and attended the University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine, receiving a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, continuing on to complete the Executive Veterinary Program. Dr. Holck, DVM, is a swine veterinarian consultant and owner of Feed His People, LLC.

What you will learn:

• The impact of health in pig production;
• Modeling tools for health-related decision-making;
• Tactical aspects to maximize health in swine farms;
• What separates successful swine professionals from those that are not.

Clayton’s favorite swine-related source: AASV

Tyler’s favorite swine-related book: Diseases of Swine

Clayton’s favorite book in general: Leadership and Self-Deception and The Viral Storm

Tyler’s favorite book in general: Holy Bible and Half Time

This episode was edited and published by Lauro Faccin.