Production

SwineCast 1024 Show Notes:

• Steve Rommereim, National Pork Board President, provides an introduction of the newly elected Pork Board and provides thoughts on the coming year.

SwineCast 1023 Show Notes:

• Dr. Mark Cigan, Trait Development Director Genus plc, talks about how CRISPR can be used in the development of pig traits and the future of CRISPR in dealing with specific swine diseases.

SwineCast 1022 Show Notes:

• Dr. Tom Gillespie of Pipestone Veterinary Services says that leadership and technology are key to the future of day one pig care and more pigs per sow per year.

SwineCast 1019 Show Notes:

• During during the 2018 World Pork Expo, the National Pork Producers Council board members and staff address questions from the media about trade, NAFTA, production increases, and producer stress due to the current policy environment.

SwineCast 1017 Show Notes:

• A new audio feature brought to you by PIC, The Squeal offers roundtable discussion on key components of swine genetics and production. In this episode on meat quality, Collette Kaster of Kaster Solutions and PIC Meat Scientists Dr. Neal Matthews and Brandon Fields offer viewpoints on management and technology.

Post Cervical Artificial Insemination (PCAI) 2.0 Dr. Aaron Lower, Carthage Vet Service, presents information on the next advances to Post Cervical Artificial Insemination (PCAI) [video].

From the 2018 Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders Summit The 2018 Stakeholders Summit - themed "Protect Your Roots" - inspired attendees representing all facets of animal agriculture to be proud of their past and current roles in the industry, and challenged them to be forward-thinking about how we can continue to grow into the future. Even if communication is not part of their job description, Summit attendees left with new perspectives on key issues and ready to engage with influencers to secure the future of animal agriculture [play list].