SwineCast Update

Back in the 80's, some of Mike Brumm's research at the University of Nebraska indicated room temperatures could be lowered overnight in the nursery without affecting health or efficiency. Dr. Lee Johnston, University of Minnesota, has picked up that baton and carries it with updated information but similar results. Lowering that furnace kick-on setting fifteen degrees can drop your fuel bill around 20% [audio].

At The Meeting returns to SwineCast with a deep dive on bio-security [audio]. The Morrison Group reviews practices and procedures that lessen your potential for a profit-numbing break.

Conversations from the Iowa Pork Congress highlights that new construction is underway in every quadrant of the state. Dr. Steve Meyer says his larger concern at the moment is shackle space, not floor space. And the issue may grow in 2013.

SwineCast will be joining you at the MN Pork Congress (St. Paul, Jan 18-19) and the Iowa Pork Congress (Des Moines, Jan 25-26).  In addition we'll be sharing Farmscape.ca coverage of the Banff Swine Seminar, courtesy good friend Bruce Cochrane.  Be sure to check back regularly, or better yet set up your free downloads via iTunes to carry SwineCast with you [iTunes link].

Be sure to hear the conversation with Chris Novak, CEO of the National Pork Board, as we discuss strategic communication efforts currently underway to increase consumption in the U.S.  Good stuff, and a link to the McRib Tracker website!

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Dr. John Dekkers, Iowa State University, offered insights on the progress of genetics research affecting efficiency. The pigs take another day or two to hit market weight, but the data shows less feed per pound of gain and potentially better response to health challenges.

We've put up several new topical conversations in the last few weeks including corporate sustainability [audio], weather insurance [audio], and PRRS impact on rate of gain [audio]. This is a reminder that every SwineCast program ever published is online and searchable.

Reminder that the Minnesota Pork Congress is January 18-19, in Minneapolis, MN. Of note: The pre-congress ventilation seminar on January 17, the keynote January 18 featuring Haydn Shaw on Leading Across Generations, and the Pork Congress trade show January 18 and 19.

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A recent article in the Wall Street Journal highlighted the USDA's inability to accurately assess crop conditions and harvest, which adds greatly to price volatility and impacting feed availability. NPPC Board Member Randy Spronk speaks to the issue in a recent conversation in Kansas City.



Economist Steve Meyers, a speaker at the Midwest Pork Conference, also discussed feed grains in the larger picture. BTW, a great turn out at the Indiana-based conference. A lot of interest, or positive outlook, or 2 days of rain? What do you think?  Let us know at Feedback@SwineCast.com.

How is your swine conference connection developing? Conferences are more than just the event location, presenters, food, and attendees. Each successive event you plan is building a feeling, a movement, possibly even a brand.

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You'll want to hear analyst Joe Kerns' conversation from the recent K-State Swine Day. His outlook on feed grain availability and pricing will have you feeling thankful as you head into your holiday weekend.

Also, there is a lot of conversations online as we discuss making the consumer connection with speakers from recent conferences and review the importance of the South Korean Free Trade Agreement. NPPC's Nick Giordano sees even more potential in the upcoming Trans Pacific Partnership negotiations. Stay tuned!

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How is your swine conference connection developing? Conferences are more than just the event location, presenters, food, and attendees. Each successive event you plan is building a feeling, a movement, possibly even a brand.

The National Institute for Animal Agriculture's Antibiotic Use In Food Animals conference presentations are now online at both the NIAA website and SwineCast.com. Look through the listing and pick one or more for your management team to share. Truffle Media presentations are available long after the conference concludes. Just copy the link and email to whomever, wherever, whenever. Your Connection at Your Convenience.

A special thanks to JBS-United, along with Boehringer Ingelheim and the NPPC, for their support of our coverage at Omaha's International Conference on Feed Efficiency in Swine. A bang up list of speakers, many of who will join us for conversations in coming days. Iowa State's Dr. John Patience leads the list of guests in this recent post. I also compliment Murphy-Brown's Steve Pollmann for his part in putting the program together. In light of high feed prices that may be here to stay, this practical research and information is needed.

There's a brief fall conference season which includes meetings in Chicago, North Carolina, Omaha and Kansas City. Various groups but some familiar faces at each. Such is the case in Chicago for the NIAA's Antibiotic Use In Animal Agriculture. Truffle Media and SwineCast.com will be on hand to bring you the presentations (if you couldn't attend) in early November. 

Next week is the National FFA Convention (October 19-22) in Indianapolis (tag is #FFAconv11), followed the next week by the Food System Summit program (October 25-26) in Chicago (follow #CFI11), with the National Institute For Animal Agriculture's Antibiotic Use In Food Animals Conference on October 26-27 (tag is #NIAA_Comm), also in Chicago.

The annual Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, held September 17-20, 2011, St Paul, MN, is a unique gathering for many industry leaders.  While speakers enjoy sharing 'Leman Moments', the top-notch presentations help bridge the gap from producer to practitioner.

Conversations and keynotes are available at SwineCast.com thanks to the generosity of the University of Minnesota Veterinary Continuing Education Program and Boehringer Ingelheim.

Leaving for the Leman Swine conference in St. Paul in just a few hours. The pre-conference program begins Saturday and in addition to everything else we'll be covering the PRRS CAP working meeting with special thanks to Dr. Bob Morrison and Boehringer Ingelheim. This is one of the top conferences for swine production in North America, so it is always good information. 

A couple of thought-provoking pieces this week... Bruce Cochrane of Farmscape.ca shares a conversation on traceability. The Canadian industry sees a cooperative tracking effort making a difference in the international marketplace. (Many in the U.S. industry agree.)

Also happened upon a good online presentation we'll share from the Stanford Graduate School of Business as Dr. Robert L. Joss shares his Top 10 Life Lessons. This audio is good for you to share with others (I liked #8 - "Run It Like You Own It"). Get your management team thinking long-term with this link. We also have a link to the video back at SwineCast.com.