🇨🇦 The Swine it Podcast Show Canada

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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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Dr. Rodrigo Paiva: Post Weaning Colibacillosis Explained| Ep. 175

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Rodrigo Paiva, DVM and PhD candidate at Iowa State University, explains how post weaning colibacillosis has changed in recent years and why pathogenic Escherichia coli has become more important in swine production. He discusses virulence factors, diagnosis, whole genome sequencing, biosecurity, and practical strategies to reduce disease risk while improving herd health. Listen now on all major platforms! "Pathogenic E. coli now behaves like a robust, well-equipped truck carrying multiple tools for post-weaning disease." Meet the guest: Dr. Rodrigo Paiva is a veterinarian and PhD candidate at Iowa State University specializing in swine health, veterinary epidemiology, and post weaning colibacillosis. After several years working in commercial swine production in Brazil, his research has focused on understanding pathogenic Escherichia coli and improving disease prevention in modern production systems. Listen to Dr. Rodrigo Paiva on The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(02:06) Introduction(04:20) Understanding colibacillosis(09:07) Virulence factor changes(14:16) Infection sources(16:16) Disease diagnosis(19:16) Prevention strategies(26:30) Final questions The Swine it Podcast Show Canada is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * dsm-firmenich * DietForge - Topigs Norsvin - Gilt - WiseVAs - ZentrixOS - Zentrix Insights - The Owner's Box - Elevate 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada LinkedIn: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada YouTube:The Swine it Podcast Show Canada Instagram: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada Facebook:The Swine it Podcast Show Canada TikTok: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada
Jul 16

Cam Dahl: Global Geopolitical Uncertainty and Pork Growth | Ep. 174

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Cam Dahl, General Manager of Manitoba Pork Council, discusses how trade uncertainty affects growth across Canadian pork production. He explains why CUSMA, market diversification, non-tariff barriers, access to capital, labor needs, and producer advocacy all matter as the industry plans for investment, exports, and long-term competitiveness. Listen now on all major platforms! "Trade uncertainty makes access to capital difficult when producers and processors are ready to invest and grow." Meet the guest: Cam Dahl is the General Manager of Manitoba Pork Council. He has extensive leadership experience across Canadian agriculture, including Cereals Canada, the Canada Grains Council, Manitoba Beef Producers, and the Canadian Grain Commission. His work focuses on policy, advocacy, trade, business development, and strengthening market opportunities for Canadian producers. Learn more from Cam Dahl on The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(02:13) Introduction(03:50) Trade uncertainty(06:32) CUSMA review(09:45) Origin labeling(13:03) Policy priorities(15:48) Capital access(26:28) Final questions The Swine it Podcast Show Canada is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * dsm-firmenich * DietForge - Topigs Norsvin - The Owner's Box - Elevate - WiseVAs - ZentrixOS - Zentrix Insights 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada LinkedIn: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada YouTube:The Swine it Podcast Show Canada Instagram: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada Facebook:The Swine it Podcast Show Canada TikTok: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada
Jul 9

Swaminathan Jayaraman: Proactive Disease Surveillance | Ep. 173

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Swaminathan Jayaraman, Research Assistant and PhD Candidate at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, explains how integrated data systems can improve disease surveillance in swine production. He discusses combining diagnostics, animal movement data, production records, and spatial analytics to identify risks earlier and support proactive decision-making for PRRS, PED, and swine influenza. Listen now on all major platforms! "Disease surveillance remains largely reactive because outbreaks are often confirmed only after transmission has already occurred across multiple connected production sites." Meet the guest: Swaminathan Jayaraman is a Graduate Research Assistant at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. With academic training in management information systems and engineering, he focuses on integrating diagnostic, production, and movement data to improve disease surveillance and decision support in swine production systems. Listen to Swaminathan Jayaraman on The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:05) Introduction(02:03) Disease surveillance challenges(05:59) Integrated data systems(08:28) Spatial risk mapping(15:55) Predictive disease alerts(19:35) Proactive outbreak control(22:50) Final questions The Swine it Podcast Show Canada is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * dsm-firmenich * DietForge - Topigs Norsvin - The Owner's Box - Elevate - WiseVAs - ZentrixOS - Zentrix Insights 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada Instagram: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada LinkedIn: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada
Jul 2

Dr. Alexandre Thibodeau: Synthetic Microbiota Explained | Ep. 172

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Alexandre Thibodeau, from the University of Montreal, explains how synthetic microbiota and bioreactor systems can help researchers study gut microorganisms, evaluate feed additives, investigate Salmonella control strategies, and develop alternatives to animal trials. Listen now on all major platforms! "Bioreactor models can screen microbiota solutions before animal trials, lowering costs and reducing the number of pigs needed." Meet the guest: Dr. Alexandre Thibodeau is an Associate Professor at the University of Montreal, in Canada, with a PhD in Veterinary Science and Microbiology. His work focuses on swine gut health, food safety, microbiota research, pathogen control, and alternative research models that support animal production and welfare. His research explores innovative strategies to better understand interactions among microorganisms and to improve livestock health outcomes. Learn more from Dr. Alexandre Thibodeau on The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:32) Introduction(02:02) Synthetic microbiota(03:47) Bioreactor setup(06:57) Microbiota stability(11:05) Additive testing(21:26) Future applications(26:01) Closing thoughts The Swine it Podcast Show Canada is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * DietForge * dsm-firmenich - Topigs Norsvin 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada Instagram: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada LinkedIn: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada
Jun 25

Dr. Darryl D’Souza: Research in a Vertically Integrated Company | Ep. 171

In this special rerun episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Darryl D’Souza from the SunPork Group in Australia discusses how vertically integrated systems shape R&D strategies in swine production. He shares a decade-long innovation journey with the Maternity Rings system, offering insights on welfare, efficiency, and variability management across the pork supply chain. Tune in to hear how science drives change. Listen now on all major platforms! Click here to read the full research articles: A five domains assessment of sow welfare in a novel free farrowing system Stockperson attitudes towards Maternity Rings and farrowing crates Pork producer invents alternative to farrowing crates for birthing pigs "Research projects must tie back to our strategic plan: cost, revenue, or risk." Meet the guest: Dr. Darryl D’Souza completed his Ph.D. in Meat Science at the University of Melbourne and currently serves as Executive General Manager at SunPork Group in Australia. With more than 25 years of experience in swine research, innovation, and production, his work focuses on genetics, animal welfare, production systems, and value chain performance across the pork industry. Listen to Dr. Darryl D’Souza on The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, available on all major platforms! Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:02) Introduction(02:57) Research integration strategy(07:24) Sow housing innovation(15:36) Adjustments for maternity pens(23:36) Consumer market impact(25:35) Strategic research alignment(28:57) Final three questions The Swine it Podcast Show Canada is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * dsm-firmenich * DietForge - Topigs Norsvin 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada Instagram: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada LinkedIn: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada
Jun 18

Dr. Stephen Frazer: Field Research in Swine Production | Ep. 170

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Stephen Frazer, swine veterinarian at Demeter Services Vétérinaires, explains how field research connects university science with real commercial swine production. He discusses research design, economic impact, external validity, health challenges, and practical implementation on farms. Dr. Frazer also shares how applied research helps producers stay competitive with modern genetics and production systems. Listen now on all major platforms! "Field research applies rigorous scientific methods within commercial production systems while focusing on practical economic outcomes that directly affect modern swine operations." Meet the guest: Dr. Stephen Frazer completed both a Master of Veterinary Science and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the Université de Montréal. Currently working as a swine veterinarian at Demeter Services Vétérinaires, Dr. Frazer focuses on applied field research, production health, and practical strategies that improve commercial swine operations. Learn more about field research and swine production by listening to Dr. Stephen Frazer on The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! Dr. Joshua Selsby: Preparing for Heat Stress Challenges | Ep. 155 Dr. Heather Wilson: Intrauterine Vaccines in Swine | Ep. 159 What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:27) Introduction(02:37) Field research(05:47) Economics importance(10:17) Advantages and limitations(14:07) Field research benefits(20:03) Research insights(25:09) Final Questions The Swine it Podcast Show Canada is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Swine Veterinary Partners * dsm-firmenich * DietForge - Topigs Norsvin 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada Instagram: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada LinkedIn: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada
Jun 11

Dr. Ellen Goddard: Genomic Technologies and Public Trust | Ep. 169

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Ellen Goddard, Professor Emerita at the University of Alberta, discusses public acceptance of genomic technologies in pork production. She explains why disease resistance is viewed positively, how labeling affects trust, why farmers remain highly credible messengers, and how communication can shape consumer confidence around gene editing. Listen now on all major platforms! "Not providing information is a choice that can affect long-term public trust." Meet the guest: Dr. Ellen Goddard is Professor Emerita at the University of Alberta and an agricultural economist. Her work focuses on consumer behavior, trust, livestock sectors, and public attitudes toward food technologies. She also specializes in economic modeling for pork, beef, and dairy systems. Learn more from Dr. Ellen Goddard on the Swine in Canada Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:31) Introduction(05:11) Labeling demand(11:27) Disease resistance(14:31) Technology preference(21:31) Cost insights(23:41) Farmer trust(33:11) Final questions The Swine it Podcast Show Canada is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * DietForge * dsm-firmenich - Topigs Norsvin 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada Instagram: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada LinkedIn: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada
Jun 4

Dr. Jon Bergstrom: Vitamin D Research Update for Swine | Ep. 168

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Jon Bergstrom, Senior Technical Expert in Swine Nutrition at dsm-firmenich, provides an update on the importance of vitamin D in sow and pig nutrition. He discusses vitamin D requirements, the benefits of 25(OH)D3, and recent findings related to bone health, immunity, lameness, and mineral utilization. Learn how vitamin D status can influence performance and welfare across production stages. Listen now on all major platforms! Want to continue exploring vitamin D in pig nutrition? Check out this episode from The Swine it Podcast Show! "25(OH)D3 is two and a half times more effective on an equal unit basis of vitamin D activity for improving vitamin D status in pigs." Meet the guest: Dr. Jon Bergstrom earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in Animal Science from Kansas State University and has spent more than 15 years with dsm-firmenich, Animal Nutrition and Health. He works with academia and the swine industry to advance the understanding of nutrient requirements and practical nutritional solutions, including vitamins, phytase, calcium and phosphorus nutrition, and digestive health strategies. Listen to Dr. Jon Bergstrom on The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! Dr. Jon Bergstrom: Vitamin D in Swine Diets | Ep. 95 Dr. Danyel Dalto: Vitamins Impact on Gilts and Sows | Ep. 140 Katlyn McClellan: Sow Late Gestation Nutrition | Ep. 154 What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:33) Introduction(03:48) Vitamin D importance(07:23) Swine requirements(11:23) Different sources(16:33) Research insights(22:54) Nursery performance(31:33) Final questions The Swine it Podcast Show Canada is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * dsm-firmenich * DietForge - Topigs Norsvin 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada Instagram: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada LinkedIn: The Swine it Podcast Show Canada

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