The Swine it Podcast Show

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Mark Knauer, Swine Extension Specialist at North Carolina State University, discusses nutritional strategies to improve sow livability and piglet outcomes. He shares research insights on vitamin programs, antioxidant support, and nutrition-based approaches in commercial production systems. Dr. Knauer highlights opportunities to reduce mortality, enhance sow longevity, and improve overall performance. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Disease challenges create oxidative stress, and replenishing antioxidants can help to support sow and piglet livability.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Mark Knauer is a Swine Extension Specialist at North Carolina State University, where he conducts applied research to improve sow productivity, longevity, and herd performance. He earned his Ph.D. from North Carolina State University and previously served as Director of Animal Science at the National Pork Board. Learn more from Dr. Mark Knauer on The Swine it Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:37) Introduction
(03:17) Sow productivity changes
(05:43) Farrowing trial
(10:50) Targeted vitamin support
(15:27) Improving sow livability
(19:22) Key takeaways
(25:15) Final questions

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* Cargill
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- EveryPig
- KT Pacer
- Biofractal
- DietForge

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Harry Siemens, a farm writer and columnist, shares stories and lessons from a lifetime spent around agriculture and the swine industry. From the evolution of biosecurity to the importance of building public trust, Harry explains why clear communication matters more than ever. He also discusses leadership, consumer engagement, and what the next generation can learn from those who came before them. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Clear agricultural communication only creates impact when the audience can understand the message and trust the story being told.”

Meet the guest: Harry Siemens is a self-employed agricultural journalist, broadcaster, and communicator based in Winkler, Manitoba, Canada. With more than five decades covering agriculture and the swine industry, he has built a reputation for clear communication, practical storytelling, and connecting producers with consumers. Harry continues to share insights on farming, leadership, and industry communication. Listen to Harry Siemens on The Swine it Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:30) Introduction
(03:19) Farming changes
(07:19) Public perception
(10:40) Clear communication
(15:10) Industry messaging
(25:13) Next generation
(28:06) Final questions

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- EveryPig
- KT Pacer

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Aaron Juergens, Owner of Sunburst Valley Farms, explains how artificial intelligence and digital technologies are helping swine producers improve decision-making, optimize labor, and reduce operational costs. He shares practical examples of using farm data, remote monitoring, and predictive tools to improve efficiency across hog production. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Custom farm data can turn expensive tools into practical management support for better staff focus and faster decisions.”

Meet the guest: Aaron Juergens is the Owner of Sunburst Valley Farms and a leader in Iowa's swine industry with extensive experience in production, business development, and agricultural leadership. A Business Management graduate from Loras College, Aaron has served the Iowa Pork Producers Association and has received multiple environmental stewardship awards. Learn more from Aaron Juergens on The Swine it Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:43) Introduction
(02:55) Leading Iowa Pork
(05:31) Current health challenges
(11:00) Biggest learnings
(13:19) AI and technology
(23:53) Alarm technology benefits
(34:27) Final questions

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* National Pork Board
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- Aurora Pharmaceuticals
- DietForge
- Biofractal

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Hans Stein, from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, discusses calcium and phosphorus requirements for developing gilts and gestating sows. He explains digestible mineral formulation, discoveries in calcium nutrition, limestone variability, phytase interactions, and why sow requirements may be higher than expected. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Excess calcium produced the opposite of a traditional response curve, reducing growth performance and gain to feed above a certain level."

Meet the guest: Dr. Hans Stein is a Professor of Animal Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he leads the Monogastric Nutrition Laboratory. His research focuses on calcium, phosphorus, energy systems, and nutrient digestibility in pigs. Dr. Stein earned his PhD in Nonruminant Nutrition from the University of Illinois and has contributed extensively to the advancement of swine nutrition research. Learn more from Dr. Hans Stein on The Swine it Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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Want to continue exploring swine nutrition research? Check out this episode from The Swine it Podcast Show Canada! 

What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:06) Introduction
(03:46) Defining requirements
(05:20) Digestible minerals
(10:26) Calcium surprise
(13:06) Gilt requirements
(14:46) Sow digestibility
(22:06) Final questions

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- Cargill
- SunHy
- EveryPig
- KT Pacer
- BinSentry

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this special rerun episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Gary Rohrer, Research Geneticist at USDA-ARS, shares findings from his research on identifying early indicators of lameness in gilts. He explains how pressure mats, camera-based behavior tracking, and emerging technologies can support genetic selection for sow longevity and productivity. Learn how movement data might change how producers manage and select replacement gilts. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The distance an animal travels daily in a finishing pen strongly correlates with its lameness outcomes later in the farrowing house."

Meet the guest: Dr. Gary Rohrer is a Research Geneticist at USDA-ARS. He earned a Ph.D. in Genetics from Texas A&M University and works on genetic markers linked to swine traits, including meat quality, reproductive performance, feeding behavior, and lameness. Listen to Dr. Gary Rohrer on The Swine it Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:10) Introduction
(03:18) Early lameness detection
(04:10) Gait analysis technology
(09:16) Behavior monitoring tools
(12:37) Applying genetics on-farm
(18:48) Future of swine research
(26:21) Final questions

The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

* dsm-firmenich
* Adisseo
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- DietForge
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- Cargill
- SunHy
- EveryPig
- KT Pacer
- Aurora Pharmaceuticals
- BinSentry

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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