The Squeal

On this episode of The Squeal, host Tori Walters leads a timely and practical conversation on preparing wean-to-finish barns for the quickly approaching warm weather months. She is joined by Nat Stas, PIC Wean-to-Finish Director and Isaiah Spath, PIC Wean-to-Finish Manager, who bring real-world experience and insights into what it takes to set barns up for success before temperatures rise.

On this episode of The Squeal, host Brie Quick, PIC Technical Services Manager, continues the Heat No Service (HNS) conversation by building on the foundation laid in Episode 1 and taking a deeper dive into practical application and real-world impact. Joined again by Sergio Canavate, PIC Applied Repro Technical Services Director, and Jennifer Patterson, University of Alberta, this episode shifts from the "why" behind HNS to the "how." Together, they unpack what effective implementation looks like on farm, common challenges teams face when refining gilt development protocols, and how to evaluate whether HNS is truly driving the outcomes you expect. Be sure to tune in as the Heat No Service series continues to connect science, management, and long-term profitability on The Squeal.

On this epsidoe of The Squeal, host Brie Quick, PIC Technical Services Manager, leads a foundational conversation on the importance of HNS and why it plays such a critical role in long-term performance and profitability. She is joined by Sergio Canavate, PIC Applied Repro Technical Services Director, and Jennifer Patterson, University of Alberta, to explore how HNS impacts herd health, reproductive performance, and overall system stability. Together, they break down why HNS isn't just a technical term — it's a coordinated strategy that supports stronger pigs, improved efficiency, and more resilient production systems. From practical application on farm to the science behind the strategy, this episode sets the stage for understanding how aligning health, nutrition, and system management drives measurable results.

This episode of The Squeal is a replay worth revisiting. Transporting weaned pigs from the sow farm to the next phase of production comes with plenty of moving parts, and strong communication between teams can make all the difference. Hosted by Brie Quick (PIC Technical Services Manager), this conversation brings together real-world perspectives from Chad Bermel and Ted Recker of Brenneman Pork, who share the communication practices that work best within their operation and why alignment between sow farms and wean-finish sites is so critical. The discussion is rounded out by insights from Brad Schimmer (PIC Technical Services Manager), who draws from his experience working with sow farms across North America to highlight common gaps and practical ways communication can be strengthened.

In this episode of The Squeal, host Dr. Craig Lewis, PIC Genetic Services Director for the EU, sits down with Dr. Lindsay Case, PIC Technical Director or Product Sustainability, Dr. Greg Thoma with Colorado State University, and Pieter Knapp, PIC Genetic Strategy Manager, to unpack groundbreaking research that puts real numbers behind genetic progress and sustainability in pork production. Together, the group explains what a life cycle assessment is, why it matters, and what makes PIC's LCA different from anything done before in the industry. They break down how improvements in traits like feed efficiency, survivability, and overall performance translate directly into measurable environmental gains—without requiring producers to change how they raise pigs. 🎧 Subscribe to The Squeal and share this episode with fellow producers who want to understand how genetics are setting a new standard for pork sustainability.

In this episode of The Squeal, Alison Stagemeyer, PIC Supply Chain Account Representative is joined by David McGee, PIC Supply Chain Sr. Specialist and Mauricio Gonzalez, PIC Technical Services Sr. Manager for a practical conversation on setting pigs up for success from the very beginning. From Entry to Excellence: Selecting to Avoid Early Setbacks dives into the critical decisions made at entry that can prevent costly challenges later in production. The group discusses what to look for when selecting pigs, common early mistakes that lead to downstream performance issues, and how early selection strategies influence health, growth, and overall herd efficiency.