In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Brett Ramirez from Iowa State University shares insights on optimizing swine barn ventilation systems. He explains factors like proper design, controller settings, and seasonal maintenance that influence pig health, worker safety, and operational efficiency. Get the tools you need to prevent costly mistakes and boost barn performance. Tune in now on all major platforms!

"We have to keep the pigs in their thermal neutral zone so that we keep performance up."

Meet the guest: Dr. Brett Ramirez serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University. With a Ph.D. in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering from Iowa State, his research and extension efforts focus on swine and poultry housing, ventilation design, thermal comfort, air quality, and precision livestock farming.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:01) Introduction
• (03:24) Ventilation system basics
• (07:07) Key design challenges
• (07:51) Controller settings overview
• (09:44) Maintenance best practices
• (17:17) Future ventilation trends
• (22:15) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Thomas Petznick, an expert in swine health, and Dr. Steve Tousignant from Vaxxinova US discuss the ongoing challenge of managing Streptococcus suis in swine herds. They break down what strep is, common signs of outbreaks, and how stressors like overcrowding and poor biosecurity can contribute to issues. Hear practical insights on diagnostics, treatment options, and the role of autogenous vaccines as part of an effective prevention strategy. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The beauty of autogenous solutions is the flexibility to select herd-specific isolates and adjust key components like antigens and concentration, allowing for more precise protection." - Dr. Steve Tousignant

What will you learn: 

• (00:00) Introduction
• (05:00) Diagnosing strep
• (07:05) Tips for sample selection
• (12:44) Outbreak management steps
• (14:47) Vaccine strategy discussion
• (22:05) Intervention outcomes
• (31:38) Final three questions

Meet the guest:

Dr. Thomas Petznick, a veterinarian at ArkCare in Omaha, Nebraska, brings extensive field experience managing swine health. He earned his DVM from Kansas State University and is currently completing a master’s in preventive veterinary medicine at Iowa State University. 

Dr. Steve Tousignant, Director of the Swine Business Unit at Vaxxinova US, holds a DVM and PhD in epidemiology from the University of Minnesota, specializing in vaccine development and pathogen monitoring.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Ziteng Xu, from Texas A&M University explores the innovative field of precision livestock farming in the swine industry. Dr. Xu shares his research on using robotics, imaging systems, and AI to enhance animal welfare and productivity in swine production. He discusses the integration of automated technologies for estrus detection and respiration monitoring and how data-driven tools can reduce labor and boost reproductive efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Precision livestock farming minimizes input while maximizing output, allowing farmers to make better decisions tailored to each animal's needs."

Meet the guest: Dr. Ziteng "Tim" Xu holds a Ph.D. in Biological Engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Boston University, and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Currently an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University, his work focuses on using smart technologies to enhance swine reproductive management, reduce labor, and improve animal welfare.

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:58) Introduction
• (02:30) Precision livestock farming
• (05:57) Robotic camera systems
• (08:17) Group housing monitoring
• (14:00) Respiration monitoring
• (18:30) Piglet crushing prevention
• (29:41) Final three questions

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- Lucta

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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We’re celebrating a big milestone—the 300th episode of The Swine it Podcast Show! As we celebrate this special moment, the show’s founder, Dr. Marcio Goncalves, joins us as a guest to share real-world insights on building strong teams, improving business operations, and leading with purpose. He explores how personality profiling, data-driven decisions, and company culture can enhance productivity and reduce employee turnover. Tune in and celebrate with us—available on all major platforms!

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"We assign every team member a couple of key metrics. Everyone should have a number, and every number should have an owner."

Meet the guest: Dr. Marcio Goncalves is an entrepreneur, veterinarian, and animal nutritionist with a Ph.D. in Applied Swine Nutrition from Kansas State University. As the CEO and founder of Wisenetix, the world’s largest agriculture-focused podcast network, Dr. Goncalves reaches a global audience across 85 countries, impacting over 300,000 industry professionals. He also founded WiseVAs, a successful virtual assistant agency that continues to grow rapidly. He blends strategic vision with a passion for creating positive change in the world.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:15) Introduction
• (04:22) Talent optimization strategies
• (09:40) Business operations systems
• (15:18) Outsourcing best practices
• (20:32) Enhancing company culture
• (26:29) Boosting employee engagement
• (35:06) Final three questions

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- AB Vista

- dsm-firmenich

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Paul Toplis, a pig nutrition expert and co-founder of Primary Diets, discusses critical lessons from his distinguished career. He explores the importance of scientific precision, tackles challenges like adapting to the removal of antibiotic growth promoters, and emphasizes the crucial role of skilled stockmanship in achieving farm success. You'll also hear about superdosing phytase and practical strategies for improving farrowing results. Don’t miss this episode—available now on all major platforms!

"Anyone in the feed industry needs to always look for greater scientific rigor and the ability to challenge dogma."

Meet the guest: Starting with RHM Agriculture, Paul Toplis led major advancements in pig feeding strategies, consulting globally on diet formulation and nutrition practices. In 1996, he co-founded Primary Diets, continuing to innovate in pig diet development. After decades of groundbreaking contributions, national committee roles, and industry awards, Paul recently retired.

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:24) Introduction
• (01:49) Toplis' journey
• (15:27) Reducing farm variation
• (19:43) Super-dosing phytase
• (24:03) Importance of stockmanship
• (24:33) Farrowing research
• (34:59) Final questions

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- Keys Manufacturing

- Pancopia™

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Diego Lopez, a Ph.D. candidate at Kansas State University, breaks down the key steps for evaluating and incorporating nontraditional feed ingredients into swine diets. He explores how to assess digestibility, nutrient availability, and cost-effectiveness when considering these ingredients. Diego also shares how nontraditional ingredients can provide a competitive edge in diet formulation. Tune in now on all major platforms!

"Many ingredients that seem unconventional may still offer similar nutritional benefits as traditional ingredients."

Meet the guest: Diego Lopez is a Ph.D. candidate in Feed Science at Kansas State University. He earned his M.S. in Swine Nutrition from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and his B.S. in Animal Science from Universidad Nacional de Colombia. Diego has experience working in both academia and industry, giving him a well-rounded perspective on the challenges and opportunities in feed formulation and swine nutrition.

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:11) Introduction
• (02:52) Nontraditional feed ingredients
• (04:50) Steps to test new ingredients
• (08:03) Economic factors in feed decisions
• (11:24) Anti-nutritional factors
• (14:19) Handling and processing feed
• (20:01) Final three questions

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- Vaxxinova

- AB Vista

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Robert Stwalley from Purdue University breaks down the concept of big data in swine production. He explains how precision livestock technologies are improving animal health and performance monitoring through data collection, from feed intake to environmental factors. Tune in now on all major platforms to learn more!

"Big data is going to be used to treat individual animals with unique characteristics."

Meet the guest: Dr. Robert Stwalley is an Associate Clinical Professor of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Purdue University. He holds degrees in Power and Machinery (B.S.), and Combustion and Computational Fluids (M.S. and Ph.D.) from Purdue. With over 35 years of experience in machine systems engineering and sustainable agricultural practices, his research interests include animal microclimate technologies and renewable energy processes.

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:23) Introduction
• (03:16) What is big data?
• (07:18) Big data in the swine industry
• (12:23) Future of data collection
• (16:03) Data in swine barns
• (19:25) Starting with technology integration
• (22:53) Final three questions

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- Fortiva

- SunHy

- Adisseo

- Eastman

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Joao Carlos Gomes Neto explores the role of Salmonella genomics in swine health and food safety. He discusses the importance of microbiome-driven resistance, antimicrobial resistance surveillance, and how genomics can improve disease tracking. Tune in now on all major platforms!

"Genomics gives us a high-resolution look at Salmonella strains, helping us predict antimicrobial resistance and potential risks to both pigs and humans."

Meet the guest: Dr. Joao Carlos Gomes Neto, DVM, MS, PhD, is an assistant professor at The Ohio State University, specializing in microbiology, genomics, and swine health. With a background in veterinary medicine and research in foodborne pathogen genomics, he has worked extensively on Salmonella surveillance, antibiotic resistance, and microbiome ecology.

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:39) Introduction
• (03:16) Salmonella concerns in pigs
• (05:38) Why genomics matters
• (07:38) Genomic variations in Salmonella
• (13:39) Microbiome & food safety
• (19:39) Future of microbiome research
• (21:01) Final questions

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- Fortiva

- SunHy

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Stacie Crowder from Land O’Lakes, who currently leads the Fortiva innovation team, shares how non-medicated feed additives are transforming swine health strategies. She explains an innovative approach to supporting animal resilience through functional nutrition, immune modulation, and the use of medium-chain fatty acids. Hear how these tools are being used in PRRS management and how they can boost production efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms!

"We focus on medium chain fatty acids because they help stimulate neutralizing antibodies—it's a key part of our immunomodulatory strategy."

Meet the guest: Dr. Stacie Crowder has been with Land O’Lakes for 12 years. She currently leads the Fortiva innovation team by collaborating with research platforms, international business development, sales, and marketing to deliver non-medicated feed additives that support animal resilience in U.S. and international markets. Dr. Stacie has spent her career developing ways to enhance swine production through ingredient nutrition. She holds a Ph.D. in Monogastric Nutrition from Purdue University. Her main research centers around the impact of activated medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs), an area of increased importance to animal health and performance.

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:51) Introduction
• (04:48) Feed additive evolution
• (08:49) Gut health strategies
• (12:25) PRRS management solutions
• (18:13) Medium-chain fatty acids
• (21:51) Performance measurement tips
• (29:31) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this special rerun episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, we revisit our conversation with Dr. Kwangwook Kim, Assistant Professor at Michigan State University, who explores critical aspects of intestinal development and nutritional intervention in young pigs. He discusses the impact of early weaning on gut health, the challenges posed by E. coli infections, and the benefits of feed additives like beta-glucan and probiotics. Don’t miss the chance to listen to this informative episode, available on all major platforms.

"Once piglets are weaned, their gastrointestinal tract is fragile, not fully developed to absorb nutrients, and lacks proper immune function."

Meet the guest: Dr. Kwangwook Kim is an Assistant Professor at Michigan State University, specializing in animal nutrition and intestinal health in pigs. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Animal Sciences from the University of California, Davis, where he also served as a Postdoctoral Scholar and Graduate Student Researcher. Dr. Kim's research focuses on nutritional interventions to enhance swine gut health and immune responses. His work significantly contributes to understanding the effects of probiotics, β-glucans, and other feed additives on swine health.

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:45) Introduction
• (03:58) Intestinal development in piglets
• (06:35) Early weaning challenges
• (09:15) Impact of E. coli on pig health
• (13:51) Beta-glucan benefits
• (22:20) Measuring gut health
• (29:35) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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