The increasing global population demands pork production to address food security concerns. The pig industry produces nutritious and economical protein sources and efficiently uses feedstuffs that humans cannot use. A combination of such sustainable practices and efficient and biologically secure farming could prevent significant starvation scenarios in the future. So, in this episode, Rick Bergmann discusses swine health, trade issues, and political matters, highlighting pork production's importance in tackling food security issues and the importance of international cooperation and supply chain strength in the swine industry.

“We've seen a lot of ups and downs in the sector, a lot of change, and I foresee more changes to come in different ways." - Rick Bergmann

What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (02:12) Introduction 
• (04:23) Reflections on the pork industry and challenges faced
• (07:10) Benefits and pitfalls of being a largely exporting country
• (10:07) Proposition 12 and its effects on Canada
• (14:59) Food security, supply chains and food production
• (18:56) Pork cycle and current challenges
• (22:42) Future threats to pig health
• (26:40) Need for innovative tools in Canada
• (29:45) Advocacy organizations and the role of provincial pork organizations
• (32:14) Opportunities in the next ten years
• (35:06) Take home messages
• (37:30) Three final questions

Meet the guest: Rick Bergmann

Experience

• Current: President at Buckingham Ag inc., Chair at the Canadian Pork Council and Vice chair at Manitoba Pork Council;
• Past: General manager at Paradigm Agri Solutions.

Connect with the guest!

The Swine it Podcast Show Canada is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

- Precision Veterinary Services

- Nutrition Partners

- Protekta

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

Instagram: Swine it Canada 🇨🇦

LinkedIn: Swine it Podcast Canada