As Chris highlights, most of the technologies we have need time to improve to be more accurate and practical. That’s why Chris recommends that swine producers keep trying new tools, even those that have not performed that well in the past. When was the last time you tried something new on your pig farm?

Part of becoming a successful professional in the swine industry is being associated with other successful professionals. Dr. Lowe highlights that those people are one of the greatest resources we can have to keep us developing into better professionals. Who comes to mind when you think of that?

With the current demands from consumers today, how can the pork industry better create an efficient future for itself tomorrow? Dr. Lowe shares his thoughts on that question and gives some insights into how swine producers are keeping an eye on the industry’s future. What are your thoughts on that?

Hord Family Farms has been successful for many years. In this episode, Phil Hord shares with us his experience of joining the family farm as a member of the 5th generation and what he has learned from this experience. One of those lessons is the importance of research and trying new things. Have you watched this episode?

We are always trying to find better ways to understand what the pigs are telling us. Are we doing the same with our teammates? As Chris rightly points out, we need to find a common language so anyone can understand or use proper tools to translate that. What can we do to improve communication?

Dr. Lowe is an Associate Professor, Head of the Integrated Food Animal Management Systems Section, and Director of the i-Learning Center for online veterinary education in the College of Medicine Veterinary (University of Illinois). With his vast experience, he shares his thoughts on what pork producers must know about the other meat industries. What can we learn from that?

As Chris aptly points out, technologies that are successfully applied on pig farms are not only those that improve pig performance but also improve employees' communication. He highlights that good communication and feedback between caregivers and swine vets is essential to improve farm management. Do you agree?

Hord Family Farms has been successful for many years. In this episode, Phil Hord shares his experience of joining the family farm as a member of the 5th generation and what he has learned from this experience. One of those lessons is the importance of research and trying new things. Have you watched the episode?

It's not news that we gather and manage increasing data from our pig farms each and every day. However, data will only help if they align with people's needs, expectations, and realities. Data is only valuable when it supports critical decision making. Do you agree?

Swine farms need to continue to advance technologically if we want to be more profitable in the future. However, those technologies must be closely aligned with the issues that we already have in our industry. Aidan Connolly shares his thoughts on what we can expect in terms of new technologies. Interesting, right?