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PigX

PigX
Biosecurity
Iowa State University
PERS (porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome)
United States
Brazil
Pig Livability Project
Artificial Intelligence
Functional Teat Count
PEDV (porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus)
Manure Pumping
Barn Filtration
Sow Mortality
Pig Livability
National Swine Health Strategy
Mortality In Swine Production
Gestalt
POMP
Trailer Contamination
Open Pen Gestation
Swine Data Analytics

Ideas in the swine industry worth sharing. Join extension specialists and swine industry experts as they engage in conversations aimed to help producers succeed in raising healthy pigs. PigX is a national podcast hosted by the Iowa Pork Industry Center at Iowa State University. Find out more about the research at piglivability.org/Check out the latest recordings from the 2021 Swine Surviva... more

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Biosecurity and foreign animal disease preparedness extends beyond the farm. This episode looks at the risk of contamination on hog trailers as pigs move from different parts of the state to harvest plants.

In this episode, Dr. Cesar Corzo, associat... more

PRRS continues to be one of the biggest challenges facing pork producers, but each outbreak can also provide valuable information about herd recovery, losses and the management decisions that follow.In this episode, Dr. Ana Paula Serafini Poeta Silva... more

Biosecurity remains one of the most important tools for protecting livestock health, but success depends on more than having a written plan. It requires clear communication, consistent training and a team that understands how to put protocols into pr... more

Data can provide a clear picture of trends and performance across a swine farm, but its greatest value comes from putting those insights into action. In this episode, Dr. Edison MagalhĂŁes, assistant professor in the department of animal science at Io... more

Today’s episode features three guests discussing the similarities and differences between pork production in the United States and Brazil, along with strategies for managing risk in today’s industry while recognizing and acting on opportunities. Firs... more

Identifying challenges in swine production and turning them into solutions through research and team development is the focus of this episode. Dr. Christine Mainquist-Whigham of Pillen Family Farms and DNA Genetics shares insights on herd health, bio... more

Regulations like Proposition 12 and evolving technologies continue to impact swine production. In this episode, Hyatt Frobose, North America commercial director of JYGA Technologies Inc., discusses what success looks like in open gestation systems an... more

Genetic research and new technologies continue to influence the future of swine health and production efficiency. In this episode, we explore how research and technology are being used to support stronger, more resilient pigs, while also improving ov... more

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Cesar Corzo
Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota
Episode: Season 7, Episode 5: Understanding Hog Trailer Contamination and Re-Contamination
Lehman Scherr
(Referenced as collaborating with Swine Health and Productivity)
Swine Health and Productivity program
Episode: Season 7, Episode 5: Understanding Hog Trailer Contamination and Re-Contamination
Lucas Ferreira
Research assistant and PhD student
University of Minnesota
Episode: Season 7, Episode 5: Understanding Hog Trailer Contamination and Re-Contamination
Ana Paula Serafini Poeta Silva
Research scientist at Iowa State University, DVM
Iowa State University
Episode: Season 7, Episode 4: Using Data to Better Manage PRRSV
Josh Flohr
Assistant Professor in swine nutrition and biosecurity expert
Kansas State University
Episode: Season 7, Episode 3: Turning Biosecurity Plans Into Action
Edison MagalhĂŁes
Assistant professor focusing on swine data analysis and application
Iowa State University
Episode: Season 7, Episode 2: From Data to Decisions in Swine Production
Anne Caroline de Lara
Executive manager for live pig production at JBS Brazil
JBS
Episode: Season 7, Episode 1: Managing Risk and Seeing Opportunities in U.S. Pork Production
Matthew Turner
Head of operations for JBS Live Pork
JBS
Episode: Season 7, Episode 1: Managing Risk and Seeing Opportunities in U.S. Pork Production
Brady Reicks
Producer; breeder/owner at Reicks View Farms; background in agricultural commodities trading
Reicks View Farms
Episode: Season 7, Episode 1: Managing Risk and Seeing Opportunities in U.S. Pork Production

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Delaney Howell
Host of PigX Podcast affiliated with PigX and the Iowa Pork Industry Center at Iowa State University; connected to extension networks and industry partnerships.

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Season 7, Episode 3: Turning Biosecurity Plans Into Action
Q: What steps can a farm take to close gaps when execution is weak but the plan is strong?
On-farm education, ongoing discussion, and follow-up are essential; retraining and revisiting plans with a clear accountability structure help close gaps and reduce the risk over time.
Season 7, Episode 3: Turning Biosecurity Plans Into Action
Q: How should farms gauge whether employees truly understand a biosecurity procedure?
Have employees explain the process back before performing it, and assess their ability to articulate the larger goals; if they can explain it, they are more likely to execute it correctly, though external constraints may still affect execution.
Season 7, Episode 3: Turning Biosecurity Plans Into Action
Q: What does effective training look like beyond just showing someone a procedure?
Training should involve onboarding workers with goals and the why behind tasks, ongoing practice with other caretakers, and a culture where supervisors continuously coach, measure, and provide feedback to ensure understanding translates into correct daily actions.
Season 7, Episode 3: Turning Biosecurity Plans Into Action
Q: Where do you see the biggest gaps between a farm's biosecurity policy on paper and day-to-day reality?
Gaps usually come from weaknesses in communication, training, and follow-up at the field level; policies exist, but the execution falters when leaders don't keep the front-line workers engaged, informed, and accountable, and when facility design or workload adds friction.
Season 7, Episode 2: From Data to Decisions in Swine Production
Q: What are the biggest barriers to adopting data technology on farms?
Data silos and a lack of holistic integration across birth, nursery, and finisher stages hinder full utilization of advanced analytics, with the Prosper platform aimed at connecting these silos.

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This show centers on practical, data-informed practices in swine production, with a strong emphasis on livability, herd health, biosecurity, and the integration of technology in farming operations. Across episodes, guests routinely bring real-world perspectives from universities, large production systems, and technology providers, exploring how to turn research and data into actionable on-farm improvements. Distinctive angles include cross-country comparisons in production philosophy, open-gestation and precision-feeding technologies, and the human factors that enable new practices to scale—from workforce training to leadership and accountability. Listeners are likely to find actionable frameworks, ROI-focused discussions, and step-by-step ... more

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1. Cesar Corzo
2. Lehman Scherr
3. Lucas Ferreira
4. Ana Paula Serafini Poeta Silva
5. Josh Flohr
6. Edison MagalhĂŁes
7. Anne Caroline de Lara
8. Matthew Turner

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