Hello and welcome to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management podcast, featuring in-depth conversations on topics that matter to you.
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The Squeal_0266: Advancing Agriculture Through Digital Phenotyping
What can pigs and plants learn from one another when it comes to technology, data, and genetic improvement?
In this episode of The Squeal, experts from livestock and crop production come together to explore the growing field of digital phenotyping. They discuss how new technologies are being used to capture traits and behaviors that were once difficult or impossible to measure—and how that information can support more informed breeding and management decisions.
While phenotyping pigs and plants presents different challenges, both industries share a common goal: collecting accurate, meaningful data that can help improve efficiency, sustainability, productivity, and animal or plant performance. Tune in to hear how collaboration across agriculture can spark new ideas and shape the future of genetic improvement.
22 Sept 2026
The Squeal_0265: Preparing Barns for Cold Weather_Part 2
Preparing for cold weather goes beyond ventilation—winter readiness requires attention to the entire barn and the management practices that keep pigs comfortable and facilities running smoothly.
In Part 2 of our Preparing Barns for Cold Weather series, our guests continue the conversation by focusing on the maintenance, management, and everyday details that can make a difference during the winter months. From checking heaters, insulation, and equipment to preparing for freezing temperatures, snow, and unexpected weather events, the discussion highlights areas producers should evaluate before cold weather arrives.
Our guests also share practical lessons from their own experiences and discuss how routine maintenance, employee awareness, and proactive planning can help prevent small issues from becoming bigger challenges. Tune in for practical reminders and opportunities to help keep barns operating efficiently and pigs comfortable, healthy, and productive throughout the winter season.
15 Sept 2026
The Squeal_0264: Preparing Barns for Cold Weather_Part 1
Cold weather can create new challenges inside the barn, making proper preparation and ventilation management essential for maintaining a healthy environment for pigs.
In Part 1 of our Preparing Barns for Cold Weather series, our guests discuss how ventilation systems should be evaluated and adjusted as temperatures begin to drop. The conversation covers the importance of maintaining minimum ventilation, controlling moisture and air quality, preventing drafts, and recognizing signs that a barn's environment may need attention.
From inspecting fans, inlets, curtains, and controllers to understanding how changing weather conditions affect airflow, this episode provides practical reminders to help producers prepare their barns and ventilation systems for the winter months. Tune in to learn how proactive planning and consistent monitoring can support pig comfort, health, and performance throughout the cold-weather season.
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Dr Lori Kociemba
Jordi Camp
Dr Rebecca Robbins
Dr Joseph Fent
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