Swine Podcasts

Welcome to the OMAFRA Swine Team Podcasting site!

This site was developed to provide access to timely information and topics presented at various meetings, conferences and seminars. New podcasts will be posted bi-weekly. Click here for other OMAFRA Podcasts.

This report is available in the following formats:

• downloadable audio file -
• podcast -

Downloadable Audio Files -

 

Pork Congess 2011

• Unique set-up for ventilation, auto sorters and shipping protocol - John Van Engelen, Hog-Tied Farms Ltd., Lambton County
  Compete Presentation (18 MB), Questions (5 MB)

London Swine Conference 2011

• Value Added Pork Production - What value added production strategies are working today? Raised without antibiotics, Omega-3 enhanced, Organic, Heritage, Certified Humane, and what is on the horizon? Gary Huber, Practical Farmers of Iowa
  Complete Presentation (36.5 MB), Part 1 (20.7 MB), Part 2 (15.7 MB)
• Managing Volatility - Short and long term price and input forecast. Tools, techniques and strategies to manage price and input volatility. Justin Roelofs, AgStar Financial Services, Minnesota
  Complete Presentation (7.8 MB), Part 1 (3.5 MB), Part 2 (4.3 MB), and Questions (2.3 MB)
• Re-Thinking Barn Design - How welfare, niche markets, energy pricing, environment, and production gains are shaping the way barns are designed for the future. Larry Jacobson, University of Minnesota

  Complete Presentation (32.1 MB), Part 1 (14.7 MB), Part 2 (17.3 MB), and Questions (7.4 MB)

• Pressure on Conventional Agriculture - Issues surrounding animal welfare and consumer pressure on conventional agriculture. What should we be prepared for? Suzanne Millman, Iowa State University
  

  Complete Presentation (33.00 MB), Part 1 (15.12 MB), Part 2 (17.85 MB), and Questions (9.7 MB)

• What Have we Learned - Reflections on the past three years and the challenges and opportunities ahead for the Canadian Swine Industry. Bob Hunsberger, Producer
  

  Complete Presentation (36.37 MB), Part 1 (18.96 MB), Part 2 (4.58), and Questions (.74 MB)

• Demanding Consumers vs. Conventional Agriculture - Consumer demands and animal welfare regulations dramatic impact on swine production in the UK. How producers regained control of their industry. Mike Varley, BPEX, UK
  

  Complete Presentation (11.03 MB), Part 1 (5.6 MB), Part 2 (5.4 MB), and Questions (2.2 MB)

• Failure to Thrive-What are the emerging diseases affecting the pre-weaning period? The impact of enteric diseases in the farrowing room. Dr. Alex Ramirez, Iowa State University
  Complete Presentation (8.82 MB), Part 1 (4.57 MB), Part 2 (4.23 MB), and Questions (3.41 MB)
• A Revolution in Pork Production-How technology has changed pork production in Brazil and its implications for North America. Augusto Heck, Brasil Foods SA, Brazil
  Complete Presentation (33.9 MB), Part 1 (12.3 MB), Part 2 (21.5 MB), and Questions (1.3 MB)

• London Swine Conference 2010 - select speakers from the 2010 program

---

Subscribe to the OMAFRA Swine Podcasts! -

A standard, audio-only file that is compatible with any podcasting software (not just iTunes) and can be played on any computer/MP3 player. To subscribe to the standard podcast:

Step 1:

Make sure that you have podcast software. If you do not have podcast software, visit the OMAFRA Plugin Information and Downloads Page for information on downloading podcast software.

Step 2:

Copy and paste the following URL into your podcast software application:

http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/swine/podcasts/standard.xml

When new episodes are posted, you will receive them automatically!

Using Podcasts

To use the podcasts found on this page please follow these steps.

Step 1: Download iTunes to your computer. It is available free of charge at http://www.apple.com/itunes/download

Step 2: Click on the link for the desired speaker. You will be given the option to save the file to your computer or play the file directly through iTunes.

London Swine Conference 2010 Podcasts

 

Session 1: The Global Pork Industry in Perspective

Ken McEwan, University of Guelph-Ridgetown

• Ken McEwan - Global and North American Update Part 1
• Ken McEwan - Global and North American Update Part 2

Dennis Dipietre, Knowledge Ventures LLC

• Dennis Dipietre - Holistic View of the Future Part 1
• Dennis Dipietre - Holistic View of the Future Part 2

Session 2: Change is on the Horizon

Hans Rotto, Innovative Agricultural Solutions LLC

• Hans Rotto - Precision Management Part 1
• Hans Rotto - Precision Management Part 2

Session 3: Production and Cost Management

Bob Morrison, University of Minnesota

• Bob Morrison - Performance vs. Cost Part 1
• Bob Morrison - Performance vs. Cost Part 2

Rudolf Wiedmann, LSZ--Baden--Wurttemburg

• Rudolf Wiedmann- Advances in Sow and Gilt Management Part 1
• Rudolf Wiedmann- Advances in Sow and Gilt Management Part 2

Session 4: The Swine Industry and Consumer Perception

Terry Whiting, Manitoba Agriculture and Food

• Terry Whiting- Food Safety, Traceability, and Public Health Part 1
• Terry Whiting- Food Safety, Traceability, and Public Health Part 2

Stacie Sopinka, Loblaw Brands Ltd.

• Stacie Sopinka- Between the Gate and Plate Part 1
• Stacie Sopinka- Between the Gate and Plate Part 2