Pork, it's what's for dinner. Well, maybe not, but why not? The next couple episodes of The Squeal are conversations on Consumer Preferences. Today the focus is on pork vs other proteins and how to talk about it.

Joining the Squeal are Dr. Anna Dilger (University of Illinois, https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-dilger-80528938/), Dr. Clay Eastwood (PIC, https://www.linkedin.com/in/l-clay-eastwood-ph-d-52a184105/), and Brandon Fields (PIC, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-fields-26931479/).

PIC resources:

"Meat Quality" - https://www.pic.com/resource-category/meat-quality/

"You Can’t Manage What You Don’t Measure" - https://www.pic.com/resources/you-cant-manage-what-you-dont-measure/

"PIC Quality Measurement Equipment and Procedures" - https://www.pic.com/resources/pic-quality-measurement-equipment-and-procedures/

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.

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Nat Stas (PIC Technical Services Director, https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathaniel-stas-63b78699/), Adam Walters (Tosh Farms Finishing Manager https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-walters-9b3b7ab9/), and Austin Baker (Hog Slat Ventilation Director, https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-baker-4467a931/) conclude their conversation on prepping for winter, with a focus on facilities, equipment, environmental variation within the barn, and where should the pigs be placed.

PIC resources:

"Don’t Let Cold Weather Steal Wean-to-Finish Performance this Winter" - https://www.pic.com/resources/dont-let-cold-weather-steal-wean-to-finish-performance-this-winter/

"Biosecurity and Cooler Weather Preparation" - https://www.pic.com/resources/biosecurity-and-cooler-weather-preparation/

"Getting it Right: Temperature and Ventilation" - https://www.pic.com/resources/getting-it-right-temperature-and-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.

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Nat Stas (PIC Technical Services Director, https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathaniel-stas-63b78699/), Adam Walters (Tosh Farms Finishing Manager https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-walters-9b3b7ab9/), and Austin Baker (Hog Slat Ventilation Director, https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-baker-4467a931/) bring their experiences to the table around preparing for winter and how they use changeover checklists to help the processes.

PIC resources:

"Don’t Let Cold Weather Steal Wean-to-Finish Performance this Winter" - https://www.pic.com/resources/dont-let-cold-weather-steal-wean-to-finish-performance-this-winter/

"Biosecurity and Cooler Weather Preparation" - https://www.pic.com/resources/biosecurity-and-cooler-weather-preparation/

"Getting it Right: Temperature and Ventilation" - https://www.pic.com/resources/getting-it-right-temperature-and-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.

Anna Malakhova (PIC Russia), Daphne Licuan (PIC Asia, https://www.linkedin.com/in/daphne-licuan-29645a193), and John Quackenbush (Minitube, https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-quackenbush-81a60b42/) share an international perspective on semen management and handling, focusing on management concerns today, and what the future might hold.

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.

Anna Malakhova (PIC Russia), Daphne Licuan (PIC Asia, https://www.linkedin.com/in/daphne-licuan-29645a193), and John Quackenbush (Minitube, https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-quackenbush-81a60b42/) share an international perspective on semen management and handling, focusing on Biosecurity, Hygiene, and Movement From Lab to Sow Farm in the lab & transitioning to the sow farm.

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.

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On The Squeal Tim Heiller with PIC shares how DISC personality assessments can help teams work better together.

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 youíre a long-time listener, take a second to subscribe to The Squeal. Itís 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 Squeal focuses on wean to finish mortality in a three part series. In this final episode of the series, the conversation reviews tips on training, as well understanding mixing pig flows to ensure good outcomes using good site preparation.

The guests on this episode of the Squeal include Dr. Kate Dion (The Hanor Company), Dr. Rebecca Robbins (PIC Health Assurance, https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-robbins-5ba10216/), and Dr. Will López (PIC Technical Services, https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-l%C3%B3pez-2b769782/)

Resources:

How to Improve Pre-Wean Survivability: Strategies to prioritize piglet care tasks when labor is tight - https://www.pic.com/resources/reduce-pre-weaning-mortality-in-pigs/

PIC Wean To Finish https://www.pic.com/?s=wean+to+finish

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 youíre a long-time listener, take a second to subscribe to The Squeal. Itís 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 Squeal focuses on wean to finish mortality in a three part series. In this episode, the conversation reviews wean to finish mortality factors to be considered and looks more closely at monitoring tools and tactics.

The guests on this episode of the Squeal include Dr. Kate Dion (The Hanor Company), Dr. Rebecca Robbins (PIC Health Assurance, https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-robbins-5ba10216/), and Dr. Will López (PIC Technical Services, https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-l%C3%B3pez-2b769782/)

Resources:

How to Improve Pre-Wean Survivability: Strategies to prioritize piglet care tasks when labor is tight - https://www.pic.com/resources/reduce-pre-weaning-mortality-in-pigs/

PIC Wean To Finish https://www.pic.com/?s=wean+to+finish

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 youíre a long-time listener, take a second to subscribe to The Squeal. Itís 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 Squeal focuses on wean to finish mortality in a three part series. In this first episode, the conversation focuses on understanding the factors that contribute to wean to finish mortality.

The guests on this episode of the Squeal include Dr. Kate Dion (The Hanor Company), Dr. Rebecca Robbins (PIC Health Assurance, https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-robbins-5ba10216/), and Dr. Will López (PIC Technical Services, https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-l%C3%B3pez-2b769782/)

Resources:

How to Improve Pre-Wean Survivability: Strategies to prioritize piglet care tasks when labor is tight - https://www.pic.com/resources/reduce-pre-weaning-mortality-in-pigs/

PIC Wean To Finish https://www.pic.com/?s=wean+to+finish

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 youíre a long-time listener, take a second to subscribe to The Squeal. Itís 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.

Continuing on the 4 Pillars of Sow Longevity series, The Squeal focuses on implementation of the updated recommendations for sow body conditioning and feeding at the farm and slat level.

The guests on this episode of the Squeal include Dr. Steve Dritz (PIC Director Global Technical Service https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-dritz-46543a140/), Dr. Sergio Canavate (PIC Technical Service Director https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergio-canavate-a58057208/), Jose Santiago (Tosh Farms ), and Fred Kuhr (Dykhuis Farms https://www.linkedin.com/in/fred-kuhr-0b582263/)   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 youíre a long-time listener, take a second to subscribe to The Squeal. Itís 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.