The Squeal

Why is community involvement and development important and what are the benefits to doing it right? In this 3 part series, The Squeal talks with Jen Sorenson (Iowa Selects Farms Communications Director, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-sorenson-a824558/), Ashley Hengen (PIC Human Resources Business Partner https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-hengen-328843146/), and Tiffany Schlomer (PIC Human Resources Business Partner https://www.linkedin.com/in/tschlomer/) on the return on investment for community development and involvement.

At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our business success depends on yours.

Thanks for listening to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management podcast, featuring in-depth conversations on topics that matter to you. PIC is the global leader in swine genetics.

Whether you're tuning in for the first time or you're a long-time listener, take a second to subscribe to The Squeal. It's the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest podcast episodes. Just find the subscribe or follow button wherever you listen to podcasts. Already a subscriber? Visit your phone settings and turn notifications on so you never miss an episode.

Walking the barns is an activity that many seem like second nature to most of the people doing it. But why do we need to walk the barns? How should it be done? And how often? Stacey Voight (PIC Technical Services https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-voight-3268aa150/) and Isaiah Spath (PIC Technical Services) share the purpose and intent of walking the barns, providing a checklist for this time well spent activity.

For more information see https://www.pic.com/?s=checklist and https://www.pic.com/?s=barn

At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our business success depends on yours.

Thanks for listening to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management podcast, featuring in-depth conversations on topics that matter to you. PIC is the global leader in swine genetics.

Whether you're tuning in for the first time or you're a long-time listener, take a second to subscribe to The Squeal. It's the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest podcast episodes. Just find the subscribe or follow button wherever you listen to podcasts. Already a subscriber? Visit your phone settings and turn notifications on so you never miss an episode.

The pre-weaning management discussion continues in this second of two episodes. The Squeal team talks about practical considerations on identifying areas for potential improvement, training, and implementation tips, with special guests Jesus Melendez (Carthage System Production Manager), Dr. Sergio Canavate (PIC Technical Service Director), and Brie Quick (PIC Technical Services Manager).

For more information see https://www.pic.com/?s=Preweaning and https://www.pic.com/?s=weaning

At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our business success depends on yours.

Thanks for listening to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management podcast, featuring in-depth conversations on topics that matter to you. PIC is the global leader in swine genetics.

Whether you're tuning in for the first time or you're a long-time listener, take a second to subscribe to The Squeal. It's the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest podcast episodes. Just find the subscribe or follow button wherever you listen to podcasts. Already a subscriber? Visit your phone settings and turn notifications on so you never miss an episode.

Pre-weaning management is an important part of raising pigs. In this episode (part 1 of 2) The Squeal team talks about piglet management and mortality. Questions they review include: What do you do? How often? Which pigs? Where to? All these questions and more are discussed with our special guests Jesus Melendez (Carthage System Production Manager), Dr. Sergio Canavate (PIC Technical Service Director), and Brie Quick (PIC Technical Services Manager).

For more information see https://www.pic.com/?s=Preweaning and https://www.pic.com/?s=weaning

At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our business success depends on yours.

Thanks for listening to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management podcast, featuring in-depth conversations on topics that matter to you. PIC is the global leader in swine genetics.

Whether you're tuning in for the first time or you're a long-time listener, take a second to subscribe to The Squeal. It's the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest podcast episodes. Just find the subscribe or follow button wherever you listen to podcasts. Already a subscriber? Visit your phone settings and turn notifications on so you never miss an episode.

Is your staff doing all the little things right in your swine breeding program? How do you know if they are? PICs Dr. Lori Thomas Kociemba (PIC Technical Services Manager https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-thomas-kociemba-38a4155b) and Kendall Weger (PIC Reproduction Team https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendall-weger-033272139/) talk thru the keys to successful breeding outcomes.

More information on breeding https://www.pic.com/?s=breeding

At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our business success depends on yours.

Thanks for listening to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management podcast, featuring in-depth conversations on topics that matter to you. PIC is the global leader in swine genetics.

Whether you're tuning in for the first time or you're a long-time listener, take a second to subscribe to The Squeal. It's the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest podcast episodes. Just find the subscribe or follow button wherever you listen to podcasts. Already a subscriber? Visit your phone settings and turn notifications on so you never miss an episode.

Understanding sow ventilation can help your operation in the long run. Nathan Schleman (Belstra Milling Company Assistant Director Of Sow Production https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-schleman-57219314b/) joins Nat Stas (PIC Technical Services Manager https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathaniel-stas-63b78699/) and Brad Schimmer (PIC Technical Services Specialist) to discuss mistakes they've seen and some of the numbers they use behind their best ventilation practices.

More information on ventilation https://www.pic.com/?s=ventilation

At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our business success depends on yours.

Thanks for listening to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management podcast, featuring in-depth conversations on topics that matter to you. PIC is the global leader in swine genetics.

Whether you're tuning in for the first time or you're a long-time listener, take a second to subscribe to The Squeal. It's the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest podcast episodes. Just find the subscribe or follow button wherever you listen to podcasts. Already a subscriber? Visit your phone settings and turn notifications on so you never miss an episode.

Ventilation at weather extremes is challenging. By breaking ventilation down to monitoring and management then ventilation can be a winner this winter. Nathan Schleman (Belstra Milling Company Assistant Director Of Sow Production https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-schleman-57219314b/) joins Nat Stas (PIC Technical Services Manager https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathaniel-stas-63b78699/) and Brad Schimmer (PIC Technical Services Specialist) in reviewing sow ventilation barn set up and monitoring.

More information on ventilation https://www.pic.com/?s=ventilation

At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our business success depends on yours.

Thanks for listening to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management podcast, featuring in-depth conversations on topics that matter to you. PIC is the global leader in swine genetics.

Whether you're tuning in for the first time or you're a long-time listener, take a second to subscribe to The Squeal. It's the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest podcast episodes. Just find the subscribe or follow button wherever you listen to podcasts. Already a subscriber? Visit your phone settings and turn notifications on so you never miss an episode.

What is the weakest link in your biosecurity program? What is your strongest? People are an integral part of any biosecurity program. On The Squeal sharing tips and learnings are Megan Mitchell (PIC Health Operations Manager https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-mitchell-235569ab/) and Jason Pooley (PIC Health Programs Manager https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-pooley-bbb8566/).

At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our business success depends on yours.

Thanks for listening to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management podcast, featuring in-depth conversations on topics that matter to you. PIC is the global leader in swine genetics.

Whether you're tuning in for the first time or you're a long-time listener, take a second to subscribe to The Squeal. It's the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest podcast episodes. Just find the subscribe or follow button wherever you listen to podcasts. Already a subscriber? Visit your phone settings and turn notifications on so you never miss an episode.

How are suppliers involved in biosecurity? PIC's Jason Pooley (PIC Health Programs Manager https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-pooley-bbb8566/ ) and Michael McKinney (PIC Key Account Manager https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-mckinney-00569b114/ ) look at feed mill biosecurity and discuss how biosecurity pays big dividends when properly followed.

At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our business success depends on yours.

Thanks for listening to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management podcast, featuring in-depth conversations on topics that matter to you. PIC is the global leader in swine genetics.

Whether you're tuning in for the first time or you're a long-time listener, take a second to subscribe to The Squeal. It's the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest podcast episodes. Just find the "subscribe" or "follow" button wherever you listen to podcasts. Already a subscriber? Visit your phone settings and turn notifications on so you never miss an episode.

After the Camborough® Turns 60 living history conversation last week ( listen here https://bit.ly/The-Squeal-0156 ), Dr. Saskia Bloemhof (PIC Genetic Services Manager https://www.linkedin.com/in/saskia-bloemhof-abma-6686aa148/) and Malcomb Turley (PIC Gene Transfer Manager https://www.linkedin.com/in/malcolm-turley-068b7213/) look at how that Camborough® line has kept up with the times and is positioned for the future.

Learn more https://www.pic.com/products/Camborough/

At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our business success depends on yours.

Thanks for listening to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management podcast, featuring in-depth conversations on topics that matter to you. PIC is the global leader in swine genetics.

Whether you're tuning in for the first time or you're a long-time listener, take a second to subscribe to The Squeal. It's the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest podcast episodes. Just find the "subscribe" or "follow" button wherever you listen to podcasts. Already a subscriber? Visit your phone settings and turn notifications on so you never miss an episode.