๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ The Swine it Podcast Show Canada

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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ The Swine it Podcast Show Canada Podcast

On this podcast, Dr. Daniel Columbus interview the brightest minds of the Canadian and global swine industry.

  1. Dr. Marisol Parada Sarmiento: Lameness in Sows | Ep. 80

    1 HR AGO

    Dr. Marisol Parada Sarmiento: Lameness in Sows | Ep. 80

    In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Marisol Parada Sarmiento, a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Pennsylvania, shares her unique journey from Colombia to becoming a researcher in swine welfare. Dr. Parada discusses her significant research on the impact of lameness in sows on the behavior and health of their offspring, offering valuable insights for swine professionals. Listen now! "Piglets from lame sows are more aggressive because they use fights or other coping systems like escape to establish hierarchy." Meet the guest: Dr. Marisol Parada Sarmiento earned her veterinary degree from the National University of Colombia and holds two PhDs in animal welfare. As a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Pennsylvania, her research focuses on behavioral and physiological aspects of swine. Timestamps:  (00:00) Introduction (01:09) Interest in welfare (05:20) Findings from PhD research (09:54) Piglet pain perception (12:52) Behavioral tests insights (18:52) Welfare legislation (24:31) Final three questions The Swine it Podcast Show Canada is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Precision Veterinary Services - Protekta - dsm-firmenich Are you ready to unleash the podcasting potential of your company? wisenetix.co/custom-podcast ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐˜€, ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ณ๐˜† ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜† ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ท๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ. Instagram: Swine it Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ LinkedIn: Swine it Podcast Canada

    30 min
  2. Dr. Cordell Young: Innovation Strategies in Swine | Ep. 79

    19 SEPT

    Dr. Cordell Young: Innovation Strategies in Swine | Ep. 79

    In this episode of The Swine It Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Cordell Young, a partner at Precision Veterinary Services, offers valuable insights into the role of innovation in the swine industry. Dr. Young breaks down the different types of innovation and discusses how they can be applied to enhance business models, streamline processes, and better connect with customers in the Canadian swine sector. Stay ahead in this competitive marketโ€”tune in now on your favorite platform to gain practical knowledge and stay informed! "Successful innovation requires understanding where improvement is needed and channeling the right energy into those areas."  Meet the guest: Dr. Cordell Young is a veterinarian and partner at Precision Veterinary Services in Canada. Since graduating in 2017 from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine with a focus on swine, Dr. Young has dedicated his career to advancing swine health and production in Canada. Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn Timestamps:  (00:00) Introduction (03:26) Types of innovation(03:17) Process improvement tactics(06:26) Business model innovation(10:00) Innovation opportunities(17:17) Structural innovations in swine(22:38) Final three questions The Swine it Podcast Show Canada is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Precision Veterinary Services - Protekta - dsm-firmenich Are you ready to unleash the podcasting potential of your company? wisenetix.co/custom-podcast ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐˜€, ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ณ๐˜† ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜† ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ท๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ. Instagram: Swine it Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ LinkedIn: Swine it Podcast Canada

    30 min
  3. Stewart Lindsay: Sustainability & Food Value Chain | APS Series - Ep. 02

    13 SEPT

    Stewart Lindsay: Sustainability & Food Value Chain | APS Series - Ep. 02

    Get ready to explore the significance of sustainability in the food industry with the second episode of our special 4-part Animal Protein Sustainability Series, hosted by me, David Dayhoff. In this episode, Stewart Lindsay, Chief Sustainability Officer at Campbell Soup Company, discusses how sustainability is integrated into every facet of the food value chain. Stewart shares insights on emissions reduction, responsible sourcing, and how consumer trends and environmental asset repricing are influencing the future of the industry. Tune in to learn how these sustainability efforts are not just meeting regulatory demands but also driving business value. Donโ€™t miss outโ€”listen on all major platforms! "If you're in the food and agriculture value chain, it's essential to believe that in the future, consumers and retailers will embed sustainability into their purchasing decisions more than they do today." Meet the guest: Stewart Lindsay is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Campbell Soup Company, leading sustainability efforts in agriculture, climate, and packaging. With over two decades of experience in the food and agriculture sector, he brings a wealth of knowledge in corporate responsibility and environmental strategy. Stewart holds an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and is a long-time leader in the food and agriculture sector, committed to building a more resilient and sustainable food system. Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn Timestamps:  (00:00) Introduction (04:20) Sustainability commitments(07:40) Emissions reduction targets(08:56) Repricing environmental assets(13:20) Animal proteins impact (20:44) Importance of animal welfare(30:37) Closing thoughts Meet the host: David Dayhoff is the North America Sustainability Director for Animal Nutrition & Health at DSM-Firmenich. With over two decades of experience, David specializes in sustainability, strategic business development, and international business. He holds an MA from Johns Hopkins and a BA from Princeton University. His expertise includes improving sustainability in agriculture and fostering global partnerships. This special series on the Swine it Podcast Show Canada is sponsored by: - dsm-firmenich Are you ready to unleash the podcasting potential of your company? wisenetix.co/custom-podcast ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐˜€, ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ณ๐˜† ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜† ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ท๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ. Instagram: Swine it Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ LinkedIn: Swine it Podcast Canada

    39 min
  4. Dr. Murray Pettitt: Prairie Swine Centre | Ep. 78

    12 SEPT

    Dr. Murray Pettitt: Prairie Swine Centre | Ep. 78

    In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Murray Pettitt, CEO of the Prairie Swine Centre, discusses swine research in Canada, exploring the history and impact of the Prairie Swine Centre while emphasizing its focus on practical solutions for swine nutrition, health, and welfare. Learn how this institution's innovative research and knowledge transfer programs are driving progress in the swine industry. Donโ€™t miss itโ€”listen now on all major platforms. "Prairie Swine Centre has focused on near-market research, ensuring practical solutions for the swine industry." Meet the guest: Dr. Murray Pettitt, CEO of Prairie Swine Centre, has over 20 years of experience in swine research. He earned his Ph.D. in boar semen cryopreservation from the University of Guelph and has led key research programs in swine fertility and diagnostics. Dr. Pettitt has made significant contributions to advancing swine science in Canada. His work at the Prairie Swine Centre focuses on innovative solutions in swine nutrition, health, and welfare. Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn Timestamps:  (00:00) Introduction (02:03) Prairie Swine Centre(05:48) Industry partnerships (08:00) Evolution of swine research(11:21) Measuring research impact(16:11) Changes in knowledge transfer(23:09) Final three questions The Swine it Podcast Show Canada is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - Protekta * Precision Veterinary Services - dsm-firmenich Are you ready to unleash the podcasting potential of your company? wisenetix.co/custom-podcast ๏ปฟ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐˜€, ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ณ๐˜† ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜† ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ท๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ. Instagram: Swine it Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ LinkedIn: Swine it Podcast Canada

    29 min
  5. Dr. Matheus Costa: Beyond the Gut | Ep. 77

    5 SEPT

    Dr. Matheus Costa: Beyond the Gut | Ep. 77

    In this special rerun of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, we revisit a conversation with Dr. Matheus Costa, from the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Costa discusses the intersection of gut health and disease control in swine production. Focusing on Streptococcus suis, he explores how a better understanding of gut health can lead to improved management practices, potentially reducing the impact of this pervasive pathogen. Tune in to catch up on insights about swine health and disease prevention. Tune in on your favorite platform. โ€œTechnology provides us with more information so we can make better decisions. We see the gut is important, and it goes beyond what we thought it was.โ€ Meet the guest: Dr. Matheus Costa, Associate Professor at the University of Saskatchewan, specializes in swine health research. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Saskatchewan and a B.Sc. in Veterinary Medicine from Federal University of Minas Gerais. With previous roles at Utrecht University and the University of Minnesota, Dr. Costa focuses on swine gut health and disease prevention. Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn The Swine it Podcast Show Canada is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - Protekta * Precision Veterinary Services - dsm-firmenich Are you ready to unleash the podcasting potential of your company? wisenetix.co/custom-podcast ๏ปฟ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐˜€, ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ณ๐˜† ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜† ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ท๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ. Instagram: Swine it Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ LinkedIn: Swine it Podcast Canada

    45 min
  6. Dr. Manuel Juarez: Pork Belly Quality | Ep. 76

    29 AUG

    Dr. Manuel Juarez: Pork Belly Quality | Ep. 76

    In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Manuel Juarez, the Livestock Phenomics Scientist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, discusses the critical aspects of pork belly quality and the impact of slaughter weight on meat production. Dr. Juarez sheds light on genetic selection methodologies to optimize pork quality for different markets and the financial implications of increasing slaughter weight. Listen now on all major platforms! "Our goal is to adjust genetic selection to optimize pork quality at the desired slaughter weight." Meet the guest: Dr. Manuel Juarez is a Livestock Phenomics Scientist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, with over 15 years of experience in the field. He holds a Ph.D. in Animal Science from Universidad de Sevilla and has an extensive background in meat quality, genetics, and livestock production. Dr. Juarez's career includes international roles in Spain and Finland, where he focused on enhancing meat quality through innovative research. Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn Timestamps:  (00:00) Introduction (02:22) Pork belly quality(04:03) Genetic selection(08:00) Improved pork belly benefits(15:40) Project timelines(18:07) Efficiency vs. fat deposition(21:43) Final three questions The Swine it Podcast Show Canada is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - Protekta - Swine Veterinary Partners - dsm-firmenich ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐˜€, ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ณ๐˜† ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜† ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ท๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ. Instagram: Swine it Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ LinkedIn: Swine it Podcast Canada

    27 min
  7. Dr. Jordan Wicks: Pork Quality & Consumer Appeal | Ep. 75

    22 AUG

    Dr. Jordan Wicks: Pork Quality & Consumer Appeal | Ep. 75

    In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Jordan Wicks, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, explores the intricacies of pork quality and the challenges faced by the industry. She shares insights on how genetic selection, consumer preferences, and processing techniques impact pork quality and discusses potential solutions for improving consumer satisfaction. Donโ€™t miss outโ€”listen now on all major platforms for strategies to enhance pork quality and market success. "When we think about meat quality, it's best to consider it from a consumer standpoint because, ultimately, we're trying to provide a wholesome, safe, and high-quality product." Meet the guest: Dr. Jordan Wicks, Assistant Professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, brings over nine years of experience in meat science and processing. She earned her Ph.D. from Virginia Tech, where she managed a meat lab and led research in pork quality and food safety. Dr. Wicks has also served as Food Safety Manager at Conecuh Sausage Company and Plant Manager at Fatback Pig Project. Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn (00:00) Introduction (04:46) Defining meat quality(07:30) Challenges in pork quality(08:58) Opportunities for producers(16:30) Processing techniques (21:41) Marketability strategies(33:10) Final three questions The Swine it Podcast Show Canada is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - Protekta - Swine Veterinary Partners - dsm-firmenich ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐˜€, ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ณ๐˜† ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜† ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ท๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ. Instagram: Swine it Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ LinkedIn: Swine it Podcast Canada

    33 min
  8. Dr. Argenis Rodas-Gonzalez: Imaging for Carcass Traits | Ep. 74

    15 AUG

    Dr. Argenis Rodas-Gonzalez: Imaging for Carcass Traits | Ep. 74

    In this episode of The Swine It Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Argenis Rodas-Gonzalez, an associate professor at the University of Manitoba, shares his expertise on the use of imaging technology for evaluating carcass traits and estimating breeding values related to feed efficiency. Dr. Rodas-Gonzalez discusses how these advanced technologies can improve precision in swine management. Don't miss this insightful episode, available on all major platforms! "Producers often receive carcass data too late to make real-time adjustments, which is why we're developing systems to provide that information before slaughter." (00:00) Introduction (02:50) Imaging technology for carcass traits(09:35) Artificial intelligence in carcass evaluation(14:00) Estimating breeding values for efficiency(21:00) Correlation between efficiency and leanness(23:25) Sustainability in swine production(25:36) Final three questions Meet the guest: Dr. Argenis Rodas-Gonzalez is an Associate Professor at the University of Manitoba, specializing in meat science and animal production. With over 25 years in academia, his research spans swine production, carcass evaluation, and the application of imaging technology for predicting carcass traits. Dr. Rodas-Gonzalez has a rich background in animal science from his work in Venezuela, the United States, and Canada.  Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn The Swine it Podcast Show Canada is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Swine Veterinary Partners - Protekta - dsm-firmenich ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐˜€, ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ณ๐˜† ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜† ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ท๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ. Instagram: Swine it Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ LinkedIn: Swine it Podcast Canada

    29 min

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