The Squeal

For the New Year The Squeal provides a practical and achievable conversation with Tim Heller on great bosses and how to be one.

Key great boss simple tasks: Day to day coaching, get the right people on your team, define and communicate what your team's role is in the company, and get results.

Resources:

* "Book: Radical Candor" - https://www.radicalcandor.com/

* "Book: Good To Great" - https://www.jimcollins.com/books.html - "Who first then what?"

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 Squeal continues its focus on practical production information. This episode series looks at early pig care with an expert panel including Mandy Gerhart (Swine Nutritionist, JBS Live Pork, https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandygerhart/), Isaiah Spath (Sr. Validation Specialist & Wean-Finish Technical Services, PIC, https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaiah-spath-a028502a3/), and Gary Godoy (Wean to Finish, Sandy Pine Systems, Inc, https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-godoy-a1851943/). The conversation focuses on nutrition and feeding of the young pigs.

PIC resources:

* "Brushing Up On Early Pig Care" - https://www.pic.com/resources/brushing-up-on-early-pig-care/

* "Early Pig Care Guide" - https://www.picrsa.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Early-Pig-Care-Manual.pdf

* "Early Pig Care in Wean-to-Finish Operations" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbfmVnWkqb8

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 Squeal continues its focus on practical production information. This episode series looks at early pig care with an expert panel including Mandy Gerhart (Swine Nutritionist, JBS Live Pork, https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandygerhart/), Isaiah Spath (Sr. Validation Specialist & Wean-Finish Technical Services, PIC, https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaiah-spath-a028502a3/), and Gary Godoy (Wean to Finish, Sandy Pine Systems, Inc, https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-godoy-a1851943/). The conversation focuses on getting the right pigs in the right place at the right time.

PIC resources:

* "Brushing Up On Early Pig Care" - https://www.pic.com/resources/brushing-up-on-early-pig-care/

* "Early Pig Care Guide" - https://www.picrsa.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Early-Pig-Care-Manual.pdf

* "Early Pig Care in Wean-to-Finish Operations" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbfmVnWkqb8

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.

Gilt selection is fundamental to successful breeding outcomes. This episode continues the conversation on gilt selection with marking techniques and selection criteria with PIC's Pro Select Program. Joining us are PIC's Alison Bueltel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-bueltel-744120150/), Malcolm Turley (https://www.linkedin.com/in/malcolm-turley-068b7213/), and David McGee (https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mcgee-181b2811/)

PIC resources:

* "Gilt Selection ROI Analysis" - https://www.pic.com/resources/gilt-selection-roi-analysis/

* "PIC Selection Manual" - https://www.picrsa.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/PIC-Selection-Manual.pdf

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.

Gilt selection is fundamental to successful breeding outcomes. Each selection today will affect your operation two years from now. Are you just providing a quantity or selecting to improve your program? Joining us for the next couple of episodes are PIC's Alison Bueltel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-bueltel-744120150/), Malcolm Turley (https://www.linkedin.com/in/malcolm-turley-068b7213/), David McGee (https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mcgee-181b2811/)

PIC resources:

* "Gilt Selection ROI Analysis" - https://www.pic.com/resources/gilt-selection-roi-analysis/

* "PIC Selection Manual" - https://www.picrsa.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/PIC-Selection-Manual.pdf

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.

We continue with the conversation on pork quality and consumer preference, focusing on tenderness and convenience discussions the industry should have, or continue.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.