The Squeal

This is part three of a three part series on pig behavior with Dr. Simon Turner (Senior Researcher in Animal Behavior at Scotland's Rural College), Dr. Isaac Huerta (PIC Technical Services Manager), Dr. Justin Holl (PIC Geneticist), and Nat Stas (PIC Technical Services Manager). The group looks at technologies for pig behavior and address questions about pig behavior.

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 your's.

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.

This is part two of a three part series on pig behavior with Dr. Simon Turner (Senior Researcher in Animal Behavior at Scotland's Rural College), Dr. Isaac Huerta (PIC Technical Services Manager), Dr. Justin Holl (PIC Geneticist), and Nat Stas (PIC Technical Services Manager). This episode focuses on understanding the causes of non-positive pig behaviors.

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 your's.

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.

This is part one of a three part series on pig behavior with Dr. Simon Turner (Senior Researcher in Animal Behavior at Scotland's Rural College), Dr. Isaac Huerta (PIC Technical Services Manager), Dr. Justin Holl (PIC Geneticist), and Nat Stas (PIC Technical Services Manager). This episode focuses on understanding what normal behavior looks like and comparing it to abnormal behaviors plus how to spot them.

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 your's.

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.

This is part three of a three part series with Dr. Joel Nerem (Pipestone), Dr. Andrea Pitkin (PIC), and Dr. Jess Waddell (PIC), answering questions about biosecurity culture, training, and improvement processes.

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 your's.

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.

This is part two of a three part series with Dr. Joel Nerem (Pipestone), Dr. Andrea Pitkin (PIC), and Dr. Jess Waddell (PIC), talking about transferring biosecurity knowledge to the production staff.

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 your's.

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.

This is part one of a three part series with Dr. Joel Nerem (Pipestone), Dr. Andrea Pitkin (PIC), and Dr. Jess Waddell (PIC), talking about biosecurity concepts and mindset.

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 your's.

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.

This is part three of a three part series on recruiting employees, looking at employee retention and what is available to help retain people.

Neal Paszkiewicz (Wakefield Pork), Kay Stinson (Seaboard Foods) and Ashley Hengen (PIC) talk about employees staying long term and understanding the turn over of employees.

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 your's.

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.

This is part two of a three part series on recruiting employees, looking at on-boarding, what's changed in the last several years, and how hiring managers prepare for new employees.

Neal Paszkiewicz (Wakefield Pork), Kay Stinson (Seaboard Foods) and Ashley Hengen (PIC) talk about hurdles in getting new employees comfortable and setup for success. Key focus is on training, getting people prepared, and being patient.

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 your's.

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.

This is part one of a three part series on recruiting employees, looking at recruitment processes and programs. Neal Paszkiewicz (Wakefield Pork), Kay Stinson (Seaboard Foods) and Ashley Hengen (PIC) talk about employee recruitment at a range of operations and what works for them.

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 your's.

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.

This is part three of a three part series on Reproductive Success, looking at gaining and maintaining profitable farrowing rates.

Today the Squeal round table discuss what success means in farrowing rates, efficiency, and cost with Jose Santiago (Sow Production Manager at Tosh Farms), Carine Vier (PIC Nutrition Specialist), and Sergio Canavate (PIC Technical Service Manager).

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 your's.

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.