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Popular Pig

Matthew Rooda
Swine Industry
Pork Production
Animal Welfare
Pork Industry
Biosecurity
Agriculture
Pork
Artificial Intelligence
Pig Farming
Prop 12
Veterinary Medicine
Pig Flow
Agricultural Technology
Swine Nutrition
Pigflow
Swine Production
Leadership Development
Pig Production
Employee Engagement
National Pork Board

Welcome to the Popular Pig Podcast. A convenient place where you can stay up to date on what’s popular in the swine industry. By listening to Popular Pig, you will receive invaluable information on the latest trends, news, and research from various experts that guide the global pork industry.

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About the Guests

Sarah Showalter is the director of consumer and business insights for the National Pork Board. She implements consumer-focused, producer-led strategy by leading qualitative and quantitative research to answer business questions and... more

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Dr. Jose Ramirez is a scientific advisor for Clipper Distributing Company, LLC. Dr. Ramirez developed the first accelerated peroxide (AHP®) formulations which asides from Intervention disinfectant, also include hospital and dental d... more

About the Guest

Micah L Jansen, DVM, Director, Pork Veterinary Technical Services, Zoetis has special interests in influenza A virus in swine (IAV-S), heterologous prime boost vaccination strategies, and gilt development and acclimation. Jansen rec... more

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Return on investment and payback are not the same number, and treating them as the same changes which projects on a farm ever get funded. Today on the Popular Pig Podcast, host Matthew Rooda welcomes Brian Strobel and Alex Adams to... more

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Dr. Jose Ramirez
Scientific Advisor to Clipper Distributing and Intervention
Clipper Distributing and Intervention
Episode: The Real-World Science of Swine Disinfection | Dr. Jose Ramirez
Dr. Micah Jansen
Director of Veterinary Technical Services, Zoetis
Zoetis
Episode: Building better gilts: Setting the stage for lifetime sow success | Dr. Micah L. Jansen, Director, Pork Veterinary Technical Services, Zoetis
Brian Strobel
Team member, swine industry expert featured on the episode
Popular Pig
Episode: ROI is Not Payback | Brian Strobel and Alex Adams
Lyle Lange
Founder, Lange Ag Systems
Lange Ag Systems
Episode: Remodel or Rebuild? Making the Right Barn Investment | Lyle Lange & Mike Walker
Mike Walker
Construction/production professional
Lange Ag Systems
Episode: Remodel or Rebuild? Making the Right Barn Investment | Lyle Lange & Mike Walker
Barrett Eller
Guest on Lean Management and Revenue to Wage topics; represents SwineTech
SwineTech
Episode: Nobody Ever Hired Anyone to Break Even | Barrett Eller
Marisa Rotolo
Director of Swine Health at National Pork Board, veterinary epidemiologist
National Pork Board
Episode: The five stages to a PEDV free national herd | Dr. Marisa Rotolo and Dr. Vienna Brown
Vienna Brown
Senior Coordinator for the US SHIP Program within USDA
USDA
Episode: The five stages to a PEDV free national herd | Dr. Marisa Rotolo and Dr. Vienna Brown
Zach Byrnes
Entrepreneur in swine tech, founder/leader of implementing and marketing manure-treatment solutions
Performance Livestock Analytics (past), Swinetech (current)
Episode: The Entrepreneurial Story Behind Under the Slats | Zach Byrnes

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Matthew Roda
Host of Popular Pig and principal contributor to show planning and guest coordination.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Fabulous blend of tech and pork

    Matthew’s show is unique, and a must-listen for any ag enterprise trying to use tech to succeed. Great curation of guests and topics that goes well beyond pigs. Keep up the great work, Matthew and team!

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    PeteSteg
    United States4 months ago

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Guests and topics feel curated for actionable takeaways.
Strong mix of tech and practical swine industry insights.
Content bridges research, on-farm practice, and marketing with clear industry impact.

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Building better gilts: Setting the stage for lifetime sow success | Dr. Micah L. Jansen, Director, Pork Veterinary Technical Services, Zoetis
Q: How should producers access and implement these programs?
Access is best through a Zoetis representative and the Pork Production Specialists; trainings are delivered in collaboration with the producer's team, veterinarians, and sales reps.
Building better gilts: Setting the stage for lifetime sow success | Dr. Micah L. Jansen, Director, Pork Veterinary Technical Services, Zoetis
Q: Why is the Individual Gilt Care program important for gilt development?
The program targets gilt-specific needs across production stages, emphasizing optimal housing, boar exposure, vaccination, and alignment with herd veterinarians to maximize replacement female potential.
Building better gilts: Setting the stage for lifetime sow success | Dr. Micah L. Jansen, Director, Pork Veterinary Technical Services, Zoetis
Q: What distinguishes Zoetis Swine Care Programs from others in the market?
She explains the comprehensive nature of the programs, their historical development since 2005, and their emphasis on both the 'how' and the 'why' of care, including native Spanish trainings to improve accessibility.
Building better gilts: Setting the stage for lifetime sow success | Dr. Micah L. Jansen, Director, Pork Veterinary Technical Services, Zoetis
Q: Could you give a background on your role and how you arrived in this industry?
Dr. Jansen describes growing up around show pigs, pursuing a career in commercial pig production, and joining Zoetis in 2015 as a leader of veterinarians in the field, focusing on practical problem-solving for customers.
ROI is Not Payback | Brian Strobel and Alex Adams
Q: What role does consumer perception play in adopting advanced pig production technologies?
Be transparent about the changes, invite understanding from the public, and demonstrate welfare improvements and data-backed outcomes to reduce misperceptions.

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This show consistently covers technology-driven trends in the swine industry, from AI and data analytics to biosecurity, supply chain resilience, and consumer marketing for pork. Episodes mix founder stories, operator leadership, and industry-scale initiatives—often featuring researchers, technology providers, and family businesses—aimed at improving performance, profitability, and sustainability across farms and processing. A standout pattern is practical, hands-on discussions about deploying tech in real-world farm environments, plus broad coverage of industry economics, governance, and global perspectives that help listeners spot emerging opportunities or partnerships.

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1. SwineTime with Pipestone
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Recent guests on Popular Pig include:

1. Dr. Jose Ramirez
2. Dr. Micah Jansen
3. Brian Strobel
4. Lyle Lange
5. Mike Walker
6. Barrett Eller
7. Marisa Rotolo
8. Vienna Brown

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