Economics – SwineCast

SwineCast 1244, Update From The Swine Disease Reporting System Number 66 – Sapovirus Control Strategies – Dr. Thomas Petznick

swinecast on September 7, 2023

Download SwineCast mp3 podcast episode for pork production SwineCast 1244 Show Notes:

The Swine Disease Reporting System shares aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America. Plus Dr. Thomas Petznick (ArkCare) joins the conversation on the PRRSV scenario in Nebraska, enteric coronavirus biosecurity strategies, and Sapovirus epidemiology.
This SwineCast episode shares the most recent report number 66, that can also be found at https://fieldepi.research.cvm.iastate.edu/sdrs/.

SwineCast 1243, At The Meeting – Prop 12 Compliance – Early Field Experience – Dr. Cara Haden

swinecast on August 31, 2023

Download SwineCast mp3 podcast episode for pork production SwineCast 1243 Show Notes:

With several successful California Prop 12 certifications behind her, Dr. Cara Haden from Pipestone Veterinary Services has important insights about the compliance process. She shares with the At The Meeting team how important detailed documentation is to the Prop 12 certification process.
On ‘At the Meeting’, Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison are Dr. Montserrat Torremorell (College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota), Dr. Gordon Spronk (Pipestone Veterinary Services), and Dr. Tom Wetzell (Swine Veterinary Consultant), and is a podcast sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA, Inc. In each episode, veterinarians and other swine experts join the podcast to discuss the most recent topics in swine health and production.

SwineCast 1241, At The Meeting – European Swine Production Challenges – Dr. Oliver Duran

swinecast on August 14, 2023

Download SwineCast mp3 podcast episode for pork production SwineCast 1241 Show Notes:

The European Union swine producers are facing challenging headwinds related to economics, environmental concerns, and perceptions of livestock conditions. Is this an opportunity for U.S. producers or a foreshadowing of the future?
The At The Meeting team talks with Dr. Oliver Duran (Boehringer Ingelheim Leader for the Swine Technical Services Team) to learn the factors driving contraction in some of the EU’s swine-producing countries.
On ‘At the Meeting’, Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison are Dr. Montserrat Torremorell (College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota), Dr. Gordon Spronk (Pipestone Veterinary Services), and Dr. Tom Wetzell (Swine Veterinary Consultant), and is a podcast sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. In each episode, veterinarians and other swine experts join the podcast to discuss the most recent topics in swine health and production.

SwineCast 1238, At The Meeting – Surviving Challenging Production Economics – John Schwartz

swinecast on July 1, 2023

Download SwineCast mp3 podcast episode for pork production SwineCast 1238 Show Notes:

Reducing costs and managing capital are key survival strategies during periods of challenging production economics. The ‘At The Meeting‘ team talks with John Schwartz, CEO and President of Schwartz Farms, one of the leading swine production companies in the U.S.
Mr. Schwartz provides insights on how to lead during the current downward cycle. He also explains how he survives difficult times while honoring his personal and the company’s values.
On ‘At the Meeting’, Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison are Dr. Montserrat Torremorell (College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota), Dr. Gordon Spronk (Pipestone Veterinary Services), and Dr. Tom Wetzell (Swine Veterinary Consultant), and is a podcast sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. In each episode, veterinarians and other swine experts join the podcast to discuss the most recent topics in swine health and production.

SwineCast 1236, Pork Prominence in Menu & Meat Case – Joni Bell, Jim Murray, and Kelsey Sutter

swinecast on June 20, 2023

Download SwineCast mp3 podcast episode for pork production SwineCast 1236 Show Notes:

Joni Bell (Great Caterers of Iowa and the Rib Shack), Jim Murray (National Pork Board), and Kelsey Sutter (Iowa Pork Producers Association) talk about pork’s prominence on the menu & in the meat case.

SwineCast 1232, At The Meeting – Market Lows Causing Concern – Dr. Steve Meyer

swinecast on May 7, 2023

SwineCast 1232 Show Notes:

Dr. Steve Meyer (Lead Economist, Partners for Production Agriculture) joins the At The Meeting team to discuss the outlook for current low pig prices. Lower demand and increasing costs will make 2023 a difficult year, but Meyer says it is important to remember the advantages U.S. pork producers enjoy.
On ‘At the Meeting’, Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison are Dr. Montserrat Torremorell (College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota), Dr. Gordon Spronk (Pipestone Veterinary Services), and Dr. Tom Wetzell (Swine Veterinary Consultant), and is a podcast sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. In each episode, veterinarians and other swine experts join the podcast to discuss the most recent topics in swine health and production.

SwineCast 1231, At The Meeting – PRRS Elimination – Next Steps for the U.S. – Dr. Scott Dee and Dr. Reid Philips

swinecast on April 20, 2023

SwineCast 1231 Show Notes:

“Doing what we know how to do” is the best next step in efforts to eliminate PRRSv from the U.S. herd. The At The Meeting team presents a clear agenda in its continuing conversation with Dr. Scott Dee (Retired Director of Applied Research, Pipestone Veterinary Services) and Dr. Reid Philips (PRRS technical Brand Manager, Boehringer Ingelheim). The group acknowledges that PRRS elimination won’t be easy or immediately profitable, but a patient, persistent and proactive approach will yield success.
On ‘At the Meeting’, Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison are Dr. Montserrat Torremorell (College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota), Dr. Gordon Spronk (Pipestone Veterinary Services), and Dr. Tom Wetzell (Swine Veterinary Consultant), and is a podcast sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. In each episode, veterinarians and other swine experts join the podcast to discuss the most recent topics in swine health and production.

SwineCast 1213, The Squeal On Packing Plant Technology Innovation And Automation

swinecast on October 28, 2022

Download SwineCast mp3 podcast episode for pork production SwineCast 1213 Show Notes:

The Squeal brings insights on technology innovation and transfer into packing plants. Drew Cashman (Fresh Pork Research, Development, and Commercialization Manager, Clemens Food Group) and Brandon Fields (Global Director, Applied Meat Science, PIC) come together to highlight how technology has been applied to reduce labor hours per pound and to create a more uniform and consistent product.

SwineCast 1211, At The Meeting – Are New Harvest Facilities Possible? – Dr. Luke Minion

swinecast on October 17, 2022

Download SwineCast mp3 podcast episode for pork production SwineCast 1211 Show Notes:

Last minute opposition threatens to derail a five-year effort by Wholestone Farms to build a next-generation pig processing plant in Sioux Falls, SD. The producer-owned company is planning a harvest facility that provides economic benefits while bringing producers closer to consumers. The At The Meeting team goes in-depth with Dr. Luke Minion (Chairman Of The Board of Wholestone Farms) to hear the project’s journey to this fall’s ballot decision by Sioux Falls voters.
On ‘At the Meeting’, Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison are Dr. Montserrat Torremorell (College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota), Dr. Gordon Spronk (Pipestone Veterinary Services), and Dr. Tom Wetzell (Swine Veterinary Consultant), and is a podcast sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. In each episode, veterinarians and other swine experts join the podcast to discuss the most recent topics in swine health and production.

SwineCast 1208, At The Meeting – Surviving Inflation – Brett Stuart

swinecast on September 8, 2022

Download SwineCast mp3 podcast episode for pork production SwineCast 1208 Show Notes:

Increasing efficiency and productivity are keys to surviving the current inflationary economy–and many producers are well-positioned. The ‘At the Meeting’ team discusses the details with Brett Stuart, a founding partner of Global AgriTrends.
On ‘At the Meeting’, Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison are Dr. Montserrat Torremorell (College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota), Dr. Gordon Spronk (Pipestone Veterinary Services), and Dr. Tom Wetzell (Swine Veterinary Consultant), and is a podcast sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. In each episode, veterinarians and other swine experts join the podcast to discuss the most recent topics in swine health and production.