Dr. Edison Magalhaes: Data Science in Pig Farming | Ep. 91

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Edison Magalhaes, from Iowa State University, explores the use of data to drive efficiency in swine production. From integrating farm data to building predictive models and automating processes, Dr. Magalhaes discusses current data challenges and how a holistic approach can enhance farm productivity and health outcomes. Listen to the full episode now on your favorite platform!

"Translating collected data into dashboards for visual insights is something we’re good at, but true connectivity between data streams remains challenging."

Meet the guest:

Dr. Edison Magalhaes, DVM, MS, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in Innovative Swine Systems at Iowa State University. He brings extensive expertise in swine production, epidemiology, and data science, holding a PhD in Population Sciences in Animal Health and a Master’s in Veterinary Preventive Medicine, both from Iowa State University.

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• (00:00) Introduction
• (02:22) Data collection status
• (05:20) Data integration challenges
• (08:18) Automation in swine data 
• (14:16) Disease impact insights 
• (16:46) Data science in farms 
• (20:45) Final three questions

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