In this special episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, marking International Women’s Day, Dr. Kate Plush from SunPork Group shares practical insights on how free farrowing systems can support sow welfare without raising piglet losses. She walks through the maternity ring concept and what it means for sow behavior, piglet survival, team safety, and barn space limitations. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The oval ring controls lying behavior without restricting movement, allowing natural postures while reducing piglet crushing risk."

Meet the guest: Dr. Kate Plush holds a PhD in Animal Sciences from the University of Adelaide and serves as Science, Technology, and Adoption Manager at SunPork Group in Australia. Her work focuses on sow and piglet welfare, reproductive performance, and translating research into commercial pork systems.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:11) Introduction
• (05:46) Farrowing ring design
• (08:41) Welfare evidence
• (16:01) Piglet outcomes
• (19:55) Performance data
• (24:26) Future plans
• (27:14) Final three questions

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Chad Stahl, Director of Innovation at Standard Nutrition, explains why managing inflammation is critical for swine performance and efficiency. He discusses the balance between normal and excessive immune responses, nutritional strategies to control oxidative stress, and practical tools to support gut and systemic health. Learn science-based insights for swine professionals focused on improving productivity and herd outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms!

“The goal is not eliminating inflammation but managing it so immune responses match the actual level of challenge.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Chad Stahl is Director of Innovation at Standard Nutrition, where he focuses on science-based innovation for animal agriculture. He has held academic leadership roles at the University of Maryland, North Carolina State University, and Iowa State University, and previously worked as a biologist at the FDA. His work centers on nutrition, controlling inflammation, and improving efficiency in swine production.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:15) Introduction
• (02:19) Inflammation purpose
• (03:38) Inflammation cascades
• (04:51) Nutritional strategies
• (07:48) Oxidative stress
• (09:59) Applied solutions
• (17:37) Final Questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Ariel Carlos, feeds and livestock consultant with over 40 years of experience, shares practical insights on swine production challenges in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. He explains African swine fever recovery, farm consolidation, feed cost pressure, alternative feedstuffs, heat stress, and nutrition strategies. Get real-world insights to support herd health and production decisions. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The Philippines imports one hundred percent of protein sources, which is primarily soybean meal."

Meet the guest: Dr. Ariel Carlos holds a BS and MS in Animal Science from the University of the Philippines and a PhD in Poultry Science from the University of Georgia. With over 40 years of experience, he works as a feeds and livestock consultant across Southeast Asia, specializing in monogastric nutrition and farm management.

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Dr. Nicole Zhou: Chinese Feed Industry Overview | Ep. 270

Dr. Ruurd Zijlstra: Non-starch Polysaccharide Enzymes | Ep. 280

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:31) Introduction
• (03:41) Industry structure
• (09:26) Feed costs
• (13:11) Compliance costs
• (21:11) Heat stress
• (28:01) Practical nutrition insights
• (31:48) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Christopher Tuggle from Iowa State University shares how genomic science is shaping disease resilience in pigs. He discusses the role of transcriptomics, blood-based genetic testing, and resilience-focused selection in modern breeding strategies. Learn how large-scale data and molecular tools are enhancing swine health. Listen now on all major platforms!

"We're really trying to understand whether we can predict the future growth or disease resistance of that animal by looking earlier in the blood sample."

Meet the guest: Dr. Christopher Tuggle is a Distinguished Professor of Agriculture at Iowa State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Minnesota and a B.A. in Chemistry from St. Cloud State University. His work in swine genomics focuses on improving disease resilience and immune function through advanced molecular research.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:17) Introduction
• (02:47) Current research projects
• (05:46) Genetic disease resilience
• (10:06) Heritability of traits
• (15:50) Scope of resilience project
• (20:47) Applying results to industry
• (32:29) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Satoshi Otake, visiting scientist at the University of Minnesota, shares key insights from chairing the Asian Pig Veterinary Society Congress held in Japan. He explains how sustainability, biosecurity, production efficiency, and scientific collaboration are shaping the future of swine production in Asia and beyond. Learn how global knowledge exchange supports progress across the swine industry. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Producer sessions were created to connect scientific information with real production-level decision-making."

Meet the guest: Dr. Satoshi Otake is a visiting scientist at the University of Minnesota, with extensive experience in swine health, production systems, and international scientific collaboration. His work focuses on advancing sustainable pig production through biosecurity, population medicine, and industry-driven research.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:42) Introduction
• (03:29) Congress vision
• (10:12) Scientific priorities
• (12:29) Sessions insights
• (12:57) Future technologies
• (18:47) Biggest challenges
• (24:32) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Clinton Monchuk, Executive Director of Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan and Canadian Food Focus, discusses how Canadian consumers view pork production today. The conversation explores trust in the food system, urbanization, and why transparency matters more than ever for farmers. Clinton shares practical ways producers can use digital tools and clear communication to better connect with consumers beyond the farm gate. Listen now on all major platforms.

"For the first time since Covid, consumers feel the food system is going in the right direction."

Meet the guest: Clinton Monchuk is the Executive Director of Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan and Canadian Food Focus. Raised on a family farm in Saskatchewan, he holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Saskatchewan and a master’s degree in agribusiness from the University of Guelph. His work centers on consumer engagement, food literacy, and building trust in Canadian agriculture.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:46) Introduction
• (04:56) Consumer priorities
• (12:33) Digital engagement
• (15:16) Farmer perceptions
• (19:46) Building trust
• (30:26) Take-home messages
• (31:56) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Jordan Gebhardt from Kansas State University and Matt Einarson from SAM Nutrition explore how academic–industry partnerships are driving innovation in swine nutrition. They share how collaborations support graduate training, create credibility, and translate research into practical strategies for producers. Discover real trial outcomes, sustainability initiatives, and why bridging science with industry is essential for the future. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The partnership with universities allows research to stay current, answering real questions that nutritionists and producers are asking today." - Dr. Jordan Gebhardt

Meet the guests: Dr. Jordan Gebhardt, Associate Professor of Swine Production at Kansas State University, combines expertise in veterinary medicine and applied swine nutrition to improve herd health and productivity through research and student training.

Matt Einarson, Vice President of Sales and Business Development North America at SAM Nutrition, brings more than two decades of leadership in global agribusiness, specializing in strategy, market development, and feed innovation.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:37) Introduction
• (05:54) Collaboration and partnerships
• (11:33) Funding research
• (14:09) Copper trial results
• (19:57) Sustainability examples
• (28:27) Future priorities
• (01:37) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Carlos Piñeiro, CEO of Animal Data Analytics, explores how digitalization and artificial intelligence are transforming decision-making in swine production. He explains how technologies like real-time data, predictive analytics, and One Health strategies are streamlining farm operations and biosecurity. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Connecting feed efficiency or biosecurity data with packing plant outcomes generates surprising and valuable insights."

Meet the guest: Dr. Carlos Piñeiro is CEO of Animal Data Analytics SL and holds a DVM from the Complutense University of Madrid and a PhD from Meiji University in Tokyo. He actively contributes to digitalization and emissions policy working groups in Spain and serves on the ANAPORC Board. He also coordinates the working group focused on improving digital skills within the Veterinary Professional Organization.

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Dr. Bruno Silva: Sensory Imprinting in Swine | Ep. 259

Dr. Fredrik Sandberg: Monoglycerides & Immunity | Ep. 263

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:42) Introduction
• (04:47) One Health principles
• (06:36) ROI of AI tools
• (10:22) Data pipelines
• (14:07) Tech adoption hurdles
• (17:51) Biosecurity collaboration
• (24:29) Final three questions

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