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Hello and welcome to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management podcast, featuring in-depth conversations on topics that matter to you. PIC is the global leader in swine genetics. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our business success depends on yours..
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May 27, 2026
<p>On this episode of The Squeal, we're taking a closer look at one of the most critical, but often overlooked, components of swine health management: truck wash biosecurity. </p> <p>Our host, Dr. Rebecca Robbins, PIC Health Assurance Veterinarian is joined by Dr. Kate Dion, Postdoctoral Research Associate at Iowa State University, and Emiliano Hidalgo, PIC Technical Operations Manager to discuss the importance of a truck wash and its procedures. </p> <p>Transportation plays a major role in protecting herd health, and even small gaps in cleaning and disinfection protocols can create significant disease risk across production systems. From trailer sanitation and drying time to employee compliance and facility design, maintaining strong truck wash biosecurity requires attention to detail at every step.</p> <p>Whether you're managing transportation logistics, overseeing site health, or working directly in the wash bay, this episode offers actionable insights to help strengthen one of the industry's most important lines of defense.</p>
May 12, 2026
<p data-start="0" data-end="236">In episode two of the Global Sire Traits series, host <strong>Dr. <span class="whitespace-normal">Dan Hamilton</span></strong><span class="whitespace-normal">, PIC Sr. Director, Americas-Product Performance,</span> continues the conversation by taking a deeper dive into how sire traits are not only prioritized—but put into practice across different regions. Joining Dan for this conversation is <strong>Dr. Saskia Bloemhof</strong>, PIC Genetic Services Director, <strong>Brandon Fields</strong>, PIC Product Development Sr. Manager, <strong>Eunice Chun</strong>, PIC Technical Services Sr. Manager, <strong>Sergio López,</strong> PIC Sr. Sales Manager, and <strong>Pablo Magallon,</strong> PIC Technical Services Manager. </p> <p data-start="238" data-end="649">Building on the global perspectives shared in episode one, representatives from Asia, Europe, and North America discuss how trait selection translates into real-world results at the farm level. From balancing multiple trait objectives to navigating market demands and production challenges, the group shares how decisions around genetics are made with both short-term performance and long-term progress in mind.</p> <p data-start="651" data-end="956">The conversation also explores where regional strategies align, where they differ, and what those insights mean for the future of global genetic improvement. With a focus on application and impact, this episode brings clarity to how sire traits drive measurable outcomes across diverse production systems.</p>
April 28, 2026
<p>In this first episode of the Global Sire Traits series, host Dr. Dan Hamilton, PIC Sr. Director, Americas-Product Performance, brings together experts from across the globe to explore how sire trait priorities vary by region- and what those differences mean for producers, worldwide. Joining Dan for this conversation is <strong>Dr. Saskia Bloemhof</strong>, PIC Genetic Services Director, <strong>Brandon Fields</strong>, PIC Product Development Sr. Manager, <strong>Eunice Chun</strong>, PIC Technical Services Sr. Manager, <strong>Sergio López,</strong> PIC Sr. Sales Manager, and <strong>Pablo Magallon</strong>, PIC Technical Services Manager. </p> <p>Featuring perspectives from representatives in Asia, Europe, and North America, the conversation dives into the key traits driving genetic selection in each market. From growth and efficiency to robustness, meat quality, and adaptability, each region shares how local production systems, market demands, and environmental challenges shape their focus.</p> <p>Whether you're focused on local production or global strategy, this episode sets the stage for understanding how sire traits are defined, prioritized, and delivered around the world.</p>
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Hello and welcome to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management podcast, featuring in-depth conversations on topics that matter to you.
PIC is the global leader in swine genetics. At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our business success depends on yours..
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