Education – SwineCast

SwineCast 1251, At The Meeting – What Younger Swine DVMs Want, Need – Dr. Chris Richards

swinecast on November 8, 2023

Recruiting the next generation of swine veterinarians is challenging, which puts the future of swine health at risk.
The At The Meeting team talks with Dr. Chris Richards (Managing Director, Apiam Animal Health) about how Apiam has successfully used mentorships, career planning, flexible workplace practices, student debt reduction, and other tools to hire and retain staff who are shaping the future of livestock veterinary services.
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 on October 17, 2023

Tim Heiller with PIC shares how the DISC Personality Test can help teams work better together.

swinecast on December 7, 2022

What are the benefits of a strong veterinarian relationship? Dr. Deanne Hemker (PIC Health Assurance Veterinarian) and Jason Pooley (PIC Health Programs Manager) share information on developing and maximizing your servicing veterinarian as a key biosecurity resource. They address how often your veterinarian should be on site and what you should expect from them in the biosecurity arena.

swinecast on November 8, 2022

From the 2022 Missouri Pork Expo, Alice Roach (University of Missouri) talks about Social Media, Making A Plan, And Sticking To It.
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swinecast on May 10, 2022

The Swine Disease Reporting System team celebrates it’s 50th edition with special guests to highlight the swine industry disease challenges and how SDRS can help.
Joining the celebration are Dr. Brigitte Mason (Country View Family Farms & SDRS advisory member), Dr. Paul Yeske (Swine Vet Center & SDRS advisory member), Dr. Phillip Gauger (Iowa State University), and Dr. Tara Donovan (The HANOR Family of Companies & SDRS advisory member).
This SwineCast episode shares the most recent report number 50, that can also be found at http://agtoday.us/swine-reports

swinecast on April 25, 2022

From the 2022 Minnesota Pork Congress, Dave Wasserman (Cook Political Report) provides a view into US politics and the coming election year.

swinecast on January 28, 2022

Challenges abound for the swine industry in 2022, with staffing shortages, COVID impacts, foreign and domestic disease threats, and all the external demands for alternative production practices.
Glenn Stolt, president and CEO of Christensen Farms, joins with the ‘At The Meeting’ team to provide his perspective on the opportunities for engaged leadership [audio].
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 on September 2, 2021

Dr. Montse Torremorell, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, shares highlights on what to expect at the 2021 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference.

swinecast on July 22, 2021

From the 2021 World Pork Expo Pork Academy, Amy Johnson (BrownWinick Law Firm) shares insights on negotiating contracts and highlights practical points to consider as you approach your next opportunity to negotiate contracts.