The Swine it Podcast Show

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Do you want to be in the top 1% of the swine industry?  Then learn how to improve pig production with high-impact strategies and through a modern podcast especially conceived and designed by and for the brightest minds of the global swine industry. Perfect for staying up to date with the latest research, trends and hot topics of the industry in a light and interesting way, while saving your time.

  1. 1d ago

    Dr. Brent Pepin: PRRS Elimination Starts with Evidence | Ep. 367

    In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Brent Pepin, Director of Swine Health at the National Pork Board, explains how a systematic review of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus elimination methods is helping shape future herd health strategies. He discusses evidence-based farm and regional approaches, research gaps, and practical guidance to support informed decision-making across the swine industry. Listen now on all major platforms! Click here to learn more! "Disease status sharing gives producers the opportunity to make real-time decisions that reduce PRRS prevalence and protect regions from new exposure." Meet the guest: Dr. Brent Pepin is Director of Swine Health at the National Pork Board. After earning his DVM and M.S. from Iowa State University, he built extensive experience in swine veterinary practice, research, and herd health management. His current work focuses on disease control, traceability, and improving herd health across the U.S. swine industry. Listen to Brent Pepin on The Swine it Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Don’t miss the chance to be part of the Swine Inner Circle! Join now and connect with leading experts in swine nutrition. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:37) Introduction(04:05) PRRS priority(05:07) Review methods(07:27) Health strategy(11:22) Elimination methods(17:00) Regional lessons(20:32) Final questions The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * National Pork Board * Cargill * Aurora Pharmaceuticals * Adisseo * SunHy - KT Pacer - Biofractal - DietForge - dsm-firmenich - EveryPig 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine it Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Swine it Podcast Show Instagram: The Swine it Podcast Show Facebook: The Swine it Podcast Show TikTok: The Swine it Podcast Show

    Dr. Brent Pepin: PRRS Elimination Starts with Evidence | Ep. 367

  2. Aug 11

    Dr. Mark Knauer: Enhancing Sow Livability | Ep. 366

    In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Mark Knauer, Swine Extension Specialist at North Carolina State University, discusses nutritional strategies to improve sow livability and piglet outcomes. He shares research insights on vitamin programs, antioxidant support, and nutrition-based approaches in commercial production systems. Dr. Knauer highlights opportunities to reduce mortality, enhance sow longevity, and improve overall performance. Listen now on all major platforms! “Disease challenges create oxidative stress, and replenishing antioxidants can help to support sow and piglet livability.” Meet the guest: Dr. Mark Knauer is a Swine Extension Specialist at North Carolina State University, where he conducts applied research to improve sow productivity, longevity, and herd performance. He earned his Ph.D. from North Carolina State University and previously served as Director of Animal Science at the National Pork Board. Learn more from Dr. Mark Knauer on The Swine it Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Don’t miss the chance to be part of the Swine Inner Circle! Join now and connect with leading experts in swine nutrition. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! Brittney Kokinos: Comparing Vitamin D Metabolites | Ep. 359 Dr. Declan Schroeder: Viability PCR for Virus Detection | Ep. 347 Diego Guerrero Huerta: 25(OH)D3 in Pig Nutrition | Ep. 327 What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:37) Introduction(03:17) Sow productivity changes(05:43) Farrowing trial(10:50) Targeted vitamin support(15:27) Improving sow livability(19:22) Key takeaways(25:15) Final questions The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - dsm-firmenich * SunHy * National Pork Board * Cargill * Aurora Pharmaceuticals * Adisseo - EveryPig - KT Pacer - Biofractal - DietForge 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine it Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Swine it Podcast Show Instagram: The Swine it Podcast Show Facebook: The Swine it Podcast Show TikTok: The Swine it Podcast Show

    Dr. Mark Knauer: Enhancing Sow Livability | Ep. 366

  3. Aug 4

    Harry Siemens: Clear Communication in Agriculture | Ep. 365

    In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Harry Siemens, a farm writer and columnist, shares stories and lessons from a lifetime spent around agriculture and the swine industry. From the evolution of biosecurity to the importance of building public trust, Harry explains why clear communication matters more than ever. He also discusses leadership, consumer engagement, and what the next generation can learn from those who came before them. Listen now on all major platforms! “Clear agricultural communication only creates impact when the audience can understand the message and trust the story being told.” Meet the guest: Harry Siemens is a self-employed agricultural journalist, broadcaster, and communicator based in Winkler, Manitoba, Canada. With more than five decades covering agriculture and the swine industry, he has built a reputation for clear communication, practical storytelling, and connecting producers with consumers. Harry continues to share insights on farming, leadership, and industry communication. Listen to Harry Siemens on The Swine it Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Don’t miss the chance to be part of the Swine Inner Circle! Join now and connect with leading experts in swine nutrition. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:30) Introduction(03:19) Farming changes(07:19) Public perception(10:40) Clear communication(15:10) Industry messaging(25:13) Next generation(28:06) Final questions The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * SunHy * National Pork Board * Cargill * Aurora Pharmaceuticals * Adisseo - Biofractal - DietForge - dsm-firmenich - EveryPig - KT Pacer 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine it Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Swine it Podcast Show Instagram: The Swine it Podcast Show Facebook: The Swine it Podcast Show TikTok: The Swine it Podcast Show

    Harry Siemens: Clear Communication in Agriculture | Ep. 365

  4. Jul 28

    Aaron Juergens: How AI Is Transforming Hog Production | Ep. 364

    In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Aaron Juergens, Owner of Sunburst Valley Farms, explains how artificial intelligence and digital technologies are helping swine producers improve decision-making, optimize labor, and reduce operational costs. He shares practical examples of using farm data, remote monitoring, and predictive tools to improve efficiency across hog production. Listen now on all major platforms! “Custom farm data can turn expensive tools into practical management support for better staff focus and faster decisions.” Meet the guest: Aaron Juergens is the Owner of Sunburst Valley Farms and a leader in Iowa's swine industry with extensive experience in production, business development, and agricultural leadership. A Business Management graduate from Loras College, Aaron has served the Iowa Pork Producers Association and has received multiple environmental stewardship awards. Learn more from Aaron Juergens on The Swine it Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Don’t miss the chance to be part of the Swine Inner Circle! Join now and connect with leading experts in swine nutrition. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! Ben Allen: Automated Swine Feed Monitoring | Ep. 333 What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:43) Introduction(02:55) Leading Iowa Pork(05:31) Current health challenges(11:00) Biggest learnings(13:19) AI and technology(23:53) Alarm technology benefits(34:27) Final questions The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: BinSentry * National Pork Board * dsm-firmenich * Adisseo - Cargill - SunHy - EveryPig - KT Pacer - Aurora Pharmaceuticals - DietForge - Biofractal 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine it Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Swine it Podcast Show Instagram: The Swine it Podcast Show Facebook: The Swine it Podcast Show TikTok: The Swine it Podcast Show

    Aaron Juergens: How AI Is Transforming Hog Production | Ep. 364

  5. Jul 21

    Dr. Hans Stein: Calcium and Phosphorus Requirements for Gilts and Sows | Ep. 363

    In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Hans Stein, from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, discusses calcium and phosphorus requirements for developing gilts and gestating sows. He explains digestible mineral formulation, discoveries in calcium nutrition, limestone variability, phytase interactions, and why sow requirements may be higher than expected. Listen now on all major platforms! "Excess calcium produced the opposite of a traditional response curve, reducing growth performance and gain to feed above a certain level." Meet the guest: Dr. Hans Stein is a Professor of Animal Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he leads the Monogastric Nutrition Laboratory. His research focuses on calcium, phosphorus, energy systems, and nutrient digestibility in pigs. Dr. Stein earned his PhD in Nonruminant Nutrition from the University of Illinois and has contributed extensively to the advancement of swine nutrition research. Learn more from Dr. Hans Stein on The Swine it Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Don’t miss the chance to be part of the Swine Inner Circle! Join now and connect with leading experts in swine nutrition. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! Diego Guerrero Huerta: 25(OH)D3 in Pig Nutrition | Ep. 327 Brittney Kokinos: Comparing Vitamin D Metabolites | Ep. 359 Want to continue exploring swine nutrition research? Check out this episode from The Swine it Podcast Show Canada!  What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:06) Introduction(03:46) Defining requirements(05:20) Digestible minerals(10:26) Calcium surprise(13:06) Gilt requirements(14:46) Sow digestibility(22:06) Final questions The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * dsm-firmenich * Adisseo * National Pork Board - Aurora Pharmaceuticals - DietForge - Biofractal - Cargill - SunHy - EveryPig - KT Pacer - BinSentry 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine it Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Swine it Podcast Show Instagram: The Swine it Podcast Show Facebook: The Swine it Podcast Show TikTok: The Swine it Podcast Show

    Dr. Hans Stein: Calcium and Phosphorus Requirements for Gilts and Sows | Ep. 363

  6. Jul 14

    Dr. Gary Rohrer: Predicting Gilt Lameness | Ep. 362

    In this special rerun episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Gary Rohrer, Research Geneticist at USDA-ARS, shares findings from his research on identifying early indicators of lameness in gilts. He explains how pressure mats, camera-based behavior tracking, and emerging technologies can support genetic selection for sow longevity and productivity. Learn how movement data might change how producers manage and select replacement gilts. Listen now on all major platforms! "The distance an animal travels daily in a finishing pen strongly correlates with its lameness outcomes later in the farrowing house." Meet the guest: Dr. Gary Rohrer is a Research Geneticist at USDA-ARS. He earned a Ph.D. in Genetics from Texas A&M University and works on genetic markers linked to swine traits, including meat quality, reproductive performance, feeding behavior, and lameness. Listen to Dr. Gary Rohrer on The Swine it Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Don’t miss the chance to be part of the Swine Inner Circle! Join now and connect with leading experts in swine nutrition. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!  What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:10) Introduction(03:18) Early lameness detection(04:10) Gait analysis technology(09:16) Behavior monitoring tools(12:37) Applying genetics on-farm(18:48) Future of swine research(26:21) Final questions The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * dsm-firmenich * Adisseo * National Pork Board - DietForge - Biofractal - Cargill - SunHy - EveryPig - KT Pacer - Aurora Pharmaceuticals - BinSentry 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine it Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Swine it Podcast Show Instagram: The Swine it Podcast Show Facebook: The Swine it Podcast Show TikTok: The Swine it Podcast Show

    Dr. Gary Rohrer: Predicting Gilt Lameness | Ep. 362

  7. Jul 7

    Dr. Scott Dee: Building a World Without PRRS | Ep. 361

    In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Scott Dee, Emeritus Director at Pipestone Research and Emeritus Professor at the University of Minnesota, explains what it will take to create a world without PRRS. He discusses next-generation biosecurity, producer-led collaboration, US SHIP, strategic pig movement, and why belief is the missing piece for PRRS elimination. Listen now on all major platforms! "A world without PRRS means healthier pigs, stronger welfare, and farms no longer budgeting for yearly disease breaks." Meet the guest: Dr. Scott Dee is Emeritus Director of Discovery and Innovation at Pipestone Research and Professor Emeritus at the University of Minnesota. A veterinarian, researcher, and consultant with experience across 33 U.S. states and 27 countries, his work has focused on PRRS transmission, biosecurity, and disease prevention in swine production. Learn more from Dr. Scott Dee on The Swine it Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Don’t miss the chance to be part of the Swine Inner Circle! Join now and connect with leading experts in swine nutrition. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!  What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:37) Introduction(06:27) PRRS severity(09:17) Biosecurity proof(14:11) Elimination vision(20:07) US SHIP role(25:21) LVI strategy(33:17) Final questions The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - KT Pacer * dsm-firmenich * Adisseo * National Pork Board - DietForge - BinSentry - Biofractal - Cargill - SunHy - EveryPig 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine it Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Swine it Podcast Show Instagram: The Swine it Podcast Show Facebook: The Swine it Podcast Show TikTok: The Swine it Podcast Show

    Dr. Scott Dee: Building a World Without PRRS | Ep. 361

  8. Jun 30

    Dr. Edison Magalhaes: Data Science for Swine Decisions | Ep. 360

    In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Edison Magalhaes from Iowa State University explains how data science can turn swine production records into practical decisions. He discusses data integration, analytics models, disease impact measurement, economic modeling, and real-time alerts that help producers move from raw averages to proactive herd management. Listen now on all major platforms! "Production data becomes more valuable when diagnostic, nutritional, and movement information connects across all production phases to support accurate decision making." Meet the guest: Dr. Edison Magalhaes is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal Science at Iowa State University. His work combines swine production, epidemiology, and data science, with experience in veterinary practice, production management, postdoctoral research, and applied analytics for production systems. Learn more from Dr. Edison Magalhaes on The Swine it Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Don’t miss the chance to be part of the Swine Inner Circle! Join now and connect with leading experts in swine nutrition. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!  What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:10) Introduction(05:20) Data integration(08:33) Analytics tools(13:50) Health outcomes(17:38) Economic impact(19:47) Data barriers(26:55) Final questions The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Adisseo * dsm-firmenich - BinSentry - Cargill - Biofractal - DietForge - SunHy - KT Pacer 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine it Podcast Show Instagram: The Swine it Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Swine it Podcast Show

    Dr. Edison Magalhaes: Data Science for Swine Decisions | Ep. 360
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Do you want to be in the top 1% of the swine industry?  Then learn how to improve pig production with high-impact strategies and through a modern podcast especially conceived and designed by and for the brightest minds of the global swine industry. Perfect for staying up to date with the latest research, trends and hot topics of the industry in a light and interesting way, while saving your time.

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