At the meeting – Swine in Minnesota

Surviving Challenging Production Economics: A podcast

Podcasts are a perfect way to get caught up with new swine information! We are presenting you the latest episode from “At The Meeting… Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison” in collaboration with SwineCast.

Reducing costs and managing capital are key survival strategies during periods of challenging production economics. The ‘At the Meeting’ team talks with John Schwartz, CEO and President of Schwartz Farms, one of the leading swine production companies in the U.S.

PRRS Elimination – Next Steps for the U.S.: A podcast

“Doing what we know how to do” is the best next step in efforts to eliminate PRRSv from the U.S. herd. The At The Meeting team presents a clear agenda in its continuing conversation with Dr. Scott Dee (Retired Director of Applied Research, Pipestone Veterinary Services) and Dr. Reid Philips (PRRS technical Brand Manager, Boehringer Ingelheim). The group acknowledges that PRRS elimination won’t be easy or immediately profitable, but a patient, persistent and proactive approach will yield success.

Tools to Fight PRRSv: Too Soon to Admit Defeat: A podcast

Decades of hard work have produced a wide assortment of tools to fight the spread of PRRSv. Success and failure and no silver bullets have discouraged many – leaving the impression that the PRRSv cannot be eliminated.

The At The Meeting team documents how far the pig industry has come with two front-line leaders in the PRRSv battle: Dr. Scott Dee (Emeritus Director, Discovery and Innovation, Pipestone Research) and Dr. Reid Philips (PRRS Technical Manager, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Inc USA).

Better Sequencing Can Improve PRRS Elimination: A podcast

Improved sequencing tools can make PRRS elimination easier, but the techniques also show how difficult-to-change management practices help drive the continued evolution of the PRRS virus. The ATM team talks with Dr. Kim VanderWaal (University of Minnesota) to understand the tools and the practices that need to change if the industry is to erase the drain on revenues caused by PRRS.

Denmark Prepares for PRRS Elimination: A podcast

It is likely that Denmark will soon move aggressively toward PRRS elimination. The At The Meeting team talks with Dr. Nicolai Weber (Project Manager, Danish National PRRS Reduction Program) to learn the strategies and expectations of the Danish pork industry.