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The Squeal

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Swine Management
Biosecurity
PIC
Ventilation
Animal Welfare
Swine Genetics
Swine Industry
Cold Weather Preparation
Body Condition Management
Sow Production
Heat Stress
Weaning Performance
Employee Satisfaction
Pers-Resistant Pig
Wean To Finish Placement Plans
Farrowing
Parity 1 Development
Animal Health
Employee Retention
Gene Editing

Hello and welcome to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management podcast, featuring in-depth conversations on topics that matter to you. PIC is the global leader in swine genetics. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our business success depends on yours..

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In episode two of the Global Sire Traits series, host Dr. Dan Hamilton, PIC Sr. Director, Americas-Product Performance, continues the conversation by taking a deeper dive into how sire traits are not only prioritized—but put into practice across diff... more

In this first episode of the Global Sire Traits series, host Dr. Dan Hamilton, PIC Sr. Director, Americas-Product Performance, brings together experts from across the globe to explore how sire trait priorities vary by region- and what those differenc... more

As temperatures rise, so do the challenges across every phase of pork production. In this episode of The Squeal, we take a whole-system approach to summer management—connecting the dots between the sow farm and wean-to-finish to help producers stay a... more

On this episode of The Squeal, host Tori Walters leads a timely and practical conversation on preparing wean-to-finish barns for the quickly approaching warm weather months. She is joined by Nat Stas, PIC Wean-to-Finish Director and Isaiah Spath, PIC... more

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Saskia Bloemhof
Global Genetic Services Director
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Episode: The Squeal_0253: Desired Sire Traits Around the Globe_Part 1
Eunice Chun
Regional Business Support and Technical Manager
PIC
Episode: The Squeal_0253: Desired Sire Traits Around the Globe_Part 1
Sergio LĂłpez
Key Account Director for Latin America
PIC
Episode: The Squeal_0253: Desired Sire Traits Around the Globe_Part 1
Pablo Magallon
Technical Services, Southern Europe
PIC
Episode: The Squeal_0253: Desired Sire Traits Around the Globe_Part 1
Juan Orozco
Technical Services Manager, reproduction
PIC
Episode: The Squeal_0252: Summer Management Strategies Across Production Phases
Isaiah Spath
Wean to Finish Technical Services team member
PIC
Episode: The Squeal_0252: Summer Management Strategies Across Production Phases
Sergio Canavate
Director of PIC Tech Service Reproduction Team
PIC
Episode: The Squeal_0250: The Importance of HNS (Heat No Service)_Part 2
Jenny Patterson
Livestock GenTech, University of Alberta
Episode: The Squeal_0250: The Importance of HNS (Heat No Service)_Part 2
Brad Schimmer
Part of PIC Technical Services Team
PIC
Episode: The Squeal_0248: REPLAY_Wean-to-Finish and Sow Farm Effective Communication

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Brie Quick
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Isaiah Spath
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4.6 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • EP 58

    Love the podcast and especially that you talk about boar studs. We don’t get enough attention in the pig industry for such a vital part of production.

    In this episode (58) Jay talks about a CASA machine that sounds awesome. Could you please share the make and/or manufacturer? I’d like to upgrade our dinosaur system and could use a good recommendation like the one described. Thanks in advance and keep the discussions coming!

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Listeners appreciate hands-on, experience-based discussions, though some episodes are heavy on technical detail.
Shows depth on production challenges and tech-enabled farming.

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The Squeal_0250: The Importance of HNS (Heat No Service)_Part 2
Q: How does H&S tie back to the economics of sow productivity by parity three?
H&S contributes to lifetime productivity primarily by improving retention and early-life performance; reducing parity one to parity two losses and enabling more gilts to be rebred and remain in the herd through parity two and parity three delivers the most significant economic benefits.
The Squeal_0250: The Importance of HNS (Heat No Service)_Part 2
Q: What are some of the observed effects of H&S on litter size and farrowing rate at first farrowing?
Gilt groups that experience a heat no serve at first mating tend to have higher total born and a higher farrowing rate at first parity, with broader evidence suggesting positive effects on subsequent performance when H&S is properly managed.
The Squeal_0244: Sow Body Condition: Getting it right at Farrowing
Q: What are some key management strategies for feed intake leading up to farrowing that will help the sows reach and maintain that ideal body condition?
Implement a feeding program that adjusts body condition based on calipers, including specific feed levels for gilts, ideal, and underconditioned females during gestation.
The Squeal_0244: Sow Body Condition: Getting it right at Farrowing
Q: How does a sow's body condition at Farrowing influence her Farrowing performance, her colostrum quality, and ultimately her piglet success?
An overconditioned sow or gilt may struggle more during farrowing, leading to retained piglets and reduced pay attention post-farrowing, which impacts nursing and can result in a skinny sow at weaning.
The Squeal_0242: The Power of One More Pig_Managing the Transition After Weaning
Q: What are some key nutritional strategies to ensure pigs meet their early needs post-weaning?
Ensuring the right diet is provided at the right time, using phase feeding strategies, and adjusting feeders to ensure all pigs receive adequate nutrition are vital.

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This show centers on practical swine management, genetics, health, and production economics, featuring guests from PIC's technical services, university researchers, and industry leaders. Episodes frequently cover gilt development, breeding efficiency, PRRS, biosecurity, and on-farm data-driven decisions, with a strong emphasis on operational realities, KPI tracking, and cross-team collaboration. A notable strength is the blend of applied field experience with research-backed insights, plus ongoing coverage of cutting-edge genetics and regulatory developments relevant to producers and service partners.

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2. Eunice Chun
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