In this thought-provoking episode of The Swine It Podcast Show Canada, we welcome John Van Engelen, owner and president of Hog-Tied Farms, to explore innovative approaches in swine management and technology integration on farms. With over four decades of experience, John shares his journey from a dairy farm upbringing to becoming a pioneer in adopting electronic feeding stations and social housing for pigs, significantly enhancing farm efficiency and animal welfare. This episode is a must-listen for those in the swine industry seeking to embrace technology and improve farm operations. Tune in on major platforms to gain valuable insights into the future of swine farming.

"Technology is actually what brought other generations back to farming. I mean, they're the ones with the knowledge and how to work it."

What you’ll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:22) Episode introduction
• (04:42) Social housing focus
• (06:27) Training gilts challenge
• (10:37) Nutritional strategies discussed
• (15:23) Genetic selection insights
• (19:36) Early sow mixing
• (24:40) Technology adoption advice
• (29:08) Next episode preview

Meet the guest: John Van Engelen, with 45 years of experience in swine farming, transitioned from a dairy farm background to becoming a leader in adopting advanced farming technologies at Hog-Tied Farms, Ontario. Alongside his family, John has been at the forefront of integrating electronic feeding stations and social housing to improve animal welfare and farm efficiency. Listen to this insightful conversation on The Swine It Podcast Show Canada with John Van Engelen, available on all major platforms.

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