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May 11, 2023 How technology can offer better service for Farms and a new business model for Swine Vets
Dr. Gill Patterson from VetNow, and Chris Bomgaars Founder from EveryPig join us to discuss Ag-Tech and Examples of technology Can be Used as a
tool to help the Swine Industry. How can this be a new business model for Veterinarians and an asset to Producers during a time with profit
losses, Labor/Rural Veterinary Shortage. These two gentlemen also review two points of opportunity and two points of caution.

37 min
May 11, 2023 What should producers be looking at service wise to open their barns back up for summer
Banthsa Thonethevaboth Tech Services from Pig Tek joins us for a timely discussion around key service this time of the year.
1. Banthsa talks about his background, journey, and what he likes most about Pig Tek.
2. Banthsa discusses the top 5 things service wise Producers need to check this Spring and Summer and why?
3. Banthsa discusses are some of the more interesting jobs you been called out on.
4. Banthsa discusses some key things producers should do to prevent before a problem?
5. Banthsa discusses new barn building and expansion compared to renovations?
6. Banthsa discusses Ideas moving forward. What ideas to you have for Producers to maximize efficiency of there operation?
About out Guest
Since 2018, Banthsa Thonethevaboth has been PigTek’s Technical Service Representative where he has supported new product application,
development and launches. Prior to his employment at PigTek, Thonethevaboth worked as a Field Service Engineer for Mitsubishi Laser
MC Machinery for 6 years. He received his Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) from Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa, Iowa, in
2012. He also earned his Bachelor of Applied Science Degree from Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, Iowa, in 2019 where he majored in Laser
& Electro-Optics. Fluent in English and Laotian, Thonethevaboth resides in Norwalk, Iowa.

10 min
May 05, 2023 ASF in Vietnam and the comparison to the US market. A special series with Dr. Joe Connor
Dr. Joe Connor joins us in a series of different Pork Industry topics. Today we cover ASF in Vietnam and the comparison to the US market.
-Current overview of ASF in Vietnam
-Current overview of ASF in the US
-Key trends to watch for
-Biggest similarity and difference to date
-Breaking news and what to watch out for
-Update from Dr. Connor in General

About our guest
Dr. Joseph Connor is the founder of Carthage Veterinary Service, LTD. He purchased the CVS practice in 1980 and built his client service network
to become one of the foremost swine veterinarians in the world. CVS maintains client service relationships with over 500,000 sows in the US. Dr. Connor regularly consults with other veterinarians to bring new disease management practices to producers in the U.S. and in other countries including Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, Australia, China and countries in Europe. Dr. Connor is a featured speaker at many industry programs and has published a wide variety of peer reviewed articles on swine health, nutrition, and disease.
Dr. Connor obtained his Doctoral degree in Veterinary Medicine in 1976 from the University of Illinois, and subsequently, an M.S. degree in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota in 2006, and completed the Executive Veterinary Program in 2009 with the University of Illinois. He is the past President of the American Association of Swine Practitioners and through that Association has received the Allen D. Leman Practice Award and Practitioner of the Year Award.

10 min
May 02, 2023 Dreams and Immigration success with Alina Porta, Production Manager at the Hanor Company
We discuss Alina's journey to the US and her amazing career growth. We learn about details of her immigration experience (Why the US, Hurdles,
myths, what she overcame and advice along with her current role at the Hanor Group.) We learn from Alina what opportunities she see's in the
Pork Production business, three vital points that make a successful production manager, along with the impact of PRRS and PED on her personally. We learn about Product impact or multicultural employee management and How can we unite as an industry together to flourish in the Pork Production food chain while also not vertically integrating as we take away small family farms and entrepreneurship?
About Our Guest:
I obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Zamorano University. I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Agribusiness and Animal Health at Kansas State University. I have 16 years of experience managing swine operations. In my current position as Production Manager in The Hanor Company, I oversee operations for 15,000 sows and 30,000 nursery spaces. In 2023, I was selected to represent the state of Oklahoma at the Pork Leader Institute, a prestigious program that focuses on developing future leaders in the pork industry.

20 min
May 02, 2023 Podcast: The Long and Short of it with Jim Long from Genesus Genetics, May 2nd 2023
1. We discuss Financial difficulties with Hylife and Sollio and touch on Smithfield in Northern Missouri.
2. We discuss opportunity for the industry, is there hope, how we can create demand with a better product.
3. We recap on the 2023 USA Major Producer rankings and rationale.
11 min
April 27, 2023 Life altering medical diagnosis, career pivoting and growth with Brooke Taylor
July 22nd 2019 was the day Brooke Taylor gave birth to her daughter, on that same day she diagnosed with stage 2b, triple-negative breast cancer. Mrs. Taylor has had an illustrious career in the Swine Industry working with the Oklahoma Pork Council , she hosted influencer events like Farming to Fight Hunger’s Pig Pen Influencer Meet Up. Brooke has also worked with Swine teams like Elanco and currently is thriving in her own business the Rural Gone Urban and the Rural Gone Urban Foundation. Brooke opens up about her story, and twists and turns in her career journey along with the battle of her life with her second diagnosis in 2021. This courageous young woman continues her path to success while motivating and helping others.

About Our Guest
Brooke Taylor
Brand Strategy Adviser, Storyteller, Influencer, and Keynote Speaker
rural gone urban
34 min
April 20, 2023 John Prestage, Swine Web Hall of Fame induction interview on behalf of Bill Prestage
John Prestage from Prestage Farms joins us to honour his dad the late great Bill Prestage as we welcome him to the Swine Web Hall of Fame.
We discuss Bills journey/career from his beginnings and how he built Presage. We learn about Johns's role in the company, and what this recognition would mean to Bill and the Family. We learn about stand out memories, best teaching moment, key to longevity and wrap on an untold story and final thoughts about Bill.
About our guest
John Prestage is the Sr. Vice President at Prestage Farms, Inc.
31 min
April 19, 2023 Breaking Prop 12 update with Jason Jason McAlister
Jason McAlister the President of CloverLeaf Animal Welfare Systems joins us as he is entrenched in Prop 12 compliance. He answers three questions:
1. Misconception of Prop 12 Rules
2. When do we need to start putting records together
3. If the law is upheld when will it be in effect
Instructions for the audit can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jwQrXBPp3X09eBuZiRgxqDLvLY63E6rg?usp=share_link

6 min
April 18, 2023 Scott Dee is honored with Distinguished Research Alumnus award at 2023 CVM Research Day
Dr. Scott Dee joins the program again to discuss the Distinguished Research Alumnus award at 2023 CVM Research Day. He explains the work that led to the award, what is was like being honored with Molly Mccue, he offers a research biosecurity review and what is means for the future of Swine Farm biosecurity. Dr. Dee also recaps what semi retirement is like.
18 min
April 12, 2023 Podcast: The Long and Short of it with Jim Long from Genesus Genetics, April 12th 2023
Episode Details:
1. We discuss the United Kingdom road trip and the Wood's brother Farms.
2. We discuss Supply and Demand.
3. We recap UK and Europe prices.
7 min