RPS2008

SwineCast 0297 Show Notes:

• Looking to cut costs in your ingredient sources may expose you to more risk than you think. A conversation with John Ratcliff of the Food and Agriculture Consultancy of the United Kingdom
• Genetics are driven by data but who determines the direction? PIC's Technical Services Director for Genetics joins us
• Employee relations and recruitment questions continue to be heavily attended workshops.

SwineCast 0279 Show Notes:

• Smithfield cutting sow herd 4-5% in light of high feed costs
• Julie Maschoff shares that company's views on human resources and public relations
• Dr George Foxcroft looks at sow prolificacy issues
• Comment period for "naturally raised" term extended

SwineCast 0276 Show Notes:

• Responsible Pork Symposium in Indianapolis draws 140 from around the U.S.
• Practitioner and producer Larry Reuff logs on with practical welfare concerns
• Making sure your employees are trained and in tune with your current protocols with Don Lidster at DNL Farms
• PigCHAMP software update rev