Minnesota's Swine & U Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/swine-extension University of Minnesota Extension Swine team gives research updates through podcasts. © 2025 Regents of the University of Minnesota ee3323f4-b2f3-5d29-a0ad-b03604ff33ab yes en Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:06:50 -0500 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:07:01 -0500 https://mnswine.transistor.fm/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/sl8CP_T7POlsaR0WxN92Du5w0CL_zlJAcJ2dlbbOMsY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzEzOTkxLzE2MDE0/MDcwNDktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Minnesota's Swine & U https://mnswine.transistor.fm/ episodic UMN Swine Extension University of Minnesota Extension Swine team gives research updates through podcasts. University of Minnesota Extension Swine team gives research updates through podcasts.. swine,pigs,University,of,Minnesota UMN Swine Extension No No Episode 47: Formaldehyde-based feed sanitizers in sow feed 47 47 Episode 47: Formaldehyde-based feed sanitizers in sow feed full b4e9d3ad-55cf-43a0-b2fd-8a3337120f2b https://share.transistor.fm/s/d762c69a In the podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Sara Williams, who recently completed her master's of science degree in Animal Science with an emphasis in Swine Nutrition from the University of Minnesota's Department of Animal Science. Sara’s MS research involved formaldehyde-based feed sanitizers in sow feed to reduce pathogens. Her research gives some promising results on this topic.

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]]> In the podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Sara Williams, who recently completed her master's of science degree in Animal Science with an emphasis in Swine Nutrition from the University of Minnesota's Department of Animal Science. Sara’s MS research involved formaldehyde-based feed sanitizers in sow feed to reduce pathogens. Her research gives some promising results on this topic.

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]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:52:14 -0500 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 733 In the podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Sara Williams, who recently completed her master's of science degree in Animal Science with an emphasis in Swine Nutrition from the University of Minnesota's Department of Animal Science. Sara’s MS research involved formaldehyde-based feed sanitizers in sow feed to reduce pathogens. Her research gives some promising results on this topic.

Learn more about formaldehyde-based feed sanitizers in sow feed featured in the podcast

]]> swine feed, pig feed formaldehyde, feed sanitizers No Episode 46: PRRS virus Classification 46 46 Episode 46: PRRS virus Classification full 1cfdeae7-7947-4557-bce7-deb272ef92c6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/29d7b13e In the podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Drs. Kim VanderWaal and Igor Paploski about PRRS virus Classification. Both are faculty members in the University of Minnesota Veterinary Population Medicine department. PRRS virus Classification is basically naming of the PRRS virus according to the genetic sequencing of the virus. Kim and Igor explain how PRRS viruses were classified previously and changes to how they are being classified based on their work.

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]]> In the podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Drs. Kim VanderWaal and Igor Paploski about PRRS virus Classification. Both are faculty members in the University of Minnesota Veterinary Population Medicine department. PRRS virus Classification is basically naming of the PRRS virus according to the genetic sequencing of the virus. Kim and Igor explain how PRRS viruses were classified previously and changes to how they are being classified based on their work.

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]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2025 20:46:02 -0500 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 2088 In the podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Drs. Kim VanderWaal and Igor Paploski about PRRS virus Classification. Both are faculty members in the University of Minnesota Veterinary Population Medicine department. PRRS virus Classification is basically naming of the PRRS virus according to the genetic sequencing of the virus. Kim and Igor explain how PRRS viruses were classified previously and changes to how they are being classified based on their work.

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]]> swine, pigs, PRRS virus No Episode 45: Discussion about H5 Influenza 45 45 Episode 45: Discussion about H5 Influenza full 2ef0a24f-8f50-47ec-b63d-8c4f7495a72e https://share.transistor.fm/s/895a17ac In the podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Dr. Marie Culhane about H5 Influenza. Especially as it relates to cases in poultry and dairy, and the risk of it for pigs. Dr. Culhane is a professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Veterinary Population Medicine. Her expertise is Influenza as it relates to food animals.

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This podcast was recorded on April 22, 2025

]]> In the podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Dr. Marie Culhane about H5 Influenza. Especially as it relates to cases in poultry and dairy, and the risk of it for pigs. Dr. Culhane is a professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Veterinary Population Medicine. Her expertise is Influenza as it relates to food animals.

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This podcast was recorded on April 22, 2025

]]> Fri, 09 May 2025 13:05:40 -0500 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 1617 In the podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Dr. Marie Culhane about H5 Influenza. Especially as it relates to cases in poultry and dairy, and the risk of it for pigs. Dr. Culhane is a professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Veterinary Population Medicine. Her expertise is Influenza as it relates to food animals.

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This podcast was recorded on April 22, 2025

]]> swine, pigs, H5 Influenza No Episode 44: Surveillance of African and Classical Swine Fevers in the U.S. 44 44 Episode 44: Surveillance of African and Classical Swine Fevers in the U.S. full 530a437f-830c-4cad-8be0-892bb5abe0b2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0faf0a57 In the podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Rachel Schambow who is a researcher with the UMN Center for Animal Health and Food Safety at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Rachel speaks about the analysis her and her colleagues did of USDA’s Sick Pig Surveillance component at Iowa State University and the University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories. She also talks about USDA’s Sick Pig Surveillance program in general and how producers and veterinarians can support surveillance for African Swine Fever and Classical Swine Fever.

University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine Center for Animal Health and Food Safety have created informational sheets about the sick pig Veterinary Diagnostic Lab’s (VDL) surveillance program to help producers and veterinarians understand what it is and how they can participate. There are two versions of the informational sheets - one is aimed towards the intensive commercial swine industry, while the other is aimed more at non-swine veterinarians and general audiences.

]]> In the podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Rachel Schambow who is a researcher with the UMN Center for Animal Health and Food Safety at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Rachel speaks about the analysis her and her colleagues did of USDA’s Sick Pig Surveillance component at Iowa State University and the University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories. She also talks about USDA’s Sick Pig Surveillance program in general and how producers and veterinarians can support surveillance for African Swine Fever and Classical Swine Fever.

University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine Center for Animal Health and Food Safety have created informational sheets about the sick pig Veterinary Diagnostic Lab’s (VDL) surveillance program to help producers and veterinarians understand what it is and how they can participate. There are two versions of the informational sheets - one is aimed towards the intensive commercial swine industry, while the other is aimed more at non-swine veterinarians and general audiences.

]]> Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:24:48 -0600 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 1467 In the podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Rachel Schambow who is a researcher with the UMN Center for Animal Health and Food Safety at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Rachel speaks about the analysis her and her colleagues did of USDA’s Sick Pig Surveillance component at Iowa State University and the University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories. She also talks about USDA’s Sick Pig Surveillance program in general and how producers and veterinarians can support surveillance for African Swine Fever and Classical Swine Fever.

University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine Center for Animal Health and Food Safety have created informational sheets about the sick pig Veterinary Diagnostic Lab’s (VDL) surveillance program to help producers and veterinarians understand what it is and how they can participate. There are two versions of the informational sheets - one is aimed towards the intensive commercial swine industry, while the other is aimed more at non-swine veterinarians and general audiences.

]]> swine, pigs, University of Minnesota, ASF, CSF, FMD No Episode 43: Feeding hybrid rye to organic growing-finishing pigs. 43 43 Episode 43: Feeding hybrid rye to organic growing-finishing pigs. full ebb54636-6a72-45bb-b6a8-5b9af14bb3eb https://share.transistor.fm/s/2322fa62 In the podcast, Extension Swine Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Gabriella Lima who recently finished her Master of Science degree in the Department of Animal Science. Gabriella speaks about a research project she worked on. The research project was very comprehensive in what it all looked at, but specifically, Gabriella looked at the effects of growth performance and carcass characteristics when feeding hybrid rye to organically raised growing-finishing pigs. Gabriella does briefly share the other aspects of the research project that were studied by others, but didn’t share those results.

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This podcast was recorded on November 5, 2024.

]]> In the podcast, Extension Swine Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Gabriella Lima who recently finished her Master of Science degree in the Department of Animal Science. Gabriella speaks about a research project she worked on. The research project was very comprehensive in what it all looked at, but specifically, Gabriella looked at the effects of growth performance and carcass characteristics when feeding hybrid rye to organically raised growing-finishing pigs. Gabriella does briefly share the other aspects of the research project that were studied by others, but didn’t share those results.

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This podcast was recorded on November 5, 2024.

]]> Mon, 06 Jan 2025 10:45:51 -0600 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 966 In the podcast, Extension Swine Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Gabriella Lima who recently finished her Master of Science degree in the Department of Animal Science. Gabriella speaks about a research project she worked on. The research project was very comprehensive in what it all looked at, but specifically, Gabriella looked at the effects of growth performance and carcass characteristics when feeding hybrid rye to organically raised growing-finishing pigs. Gabriella does briefly share the other aspects of the research project that were studied by others, but didn’t share those results.

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This podcast was recorded on November 5, 2024.

]]> swine, pigs, hybrid rye, University of Minnesota No Episode 42: Identifying the tail biter in a pen of growing-finishing pigs with intact tails. 42 42 Episode 42: Identifying the tail biter in a pen of growing-finishing pigs with intact tails. full 857a0f27-261d-4b5b-b47c-b68a8e8dea66 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c24efb5d In the podcast, Extension Swine Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Courtney Archer who is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Animal Science. Courtney speaks about a research project she completed to identify the tail biter pig in a pen of pigs with intact tails. She shares how her findings can help identify pigs responsible for tail biting behavior at an early stage so farmers can implement timely interventions to mitigate the issues and improve overall well-being.

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  • Abstract published in the Journal of Animal Science, volume 102, Issue Supplement 2, Abstract 209. DOI: 10.1093/jas/skae102.005. 

This podcast was recorded on October 24, 2024.

]]> In the podcast, Extension Swine Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Courtney Archer who is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Animal Science. Courtney speaks about a research project she completed to identify the tail biter pig in a pen of pigs with intact tails. She shares how her findings can help identify pigs responsible for tail biting behavior at an early stage so farmers can implement timely interventions to mitigate the issues and improve overall well-being.

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  • Abstract published in the Journal of Animal Science, volume 102, Issue Supplement 2, Abstract 209. DOI: 10.1093/jas/skae102.005. 

This podcast was recorded on October 24, 2024.

]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 13:07:26 -0600 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 1207 In the podcast, Extension Swine Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Courtney Archer who is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Animal Science. Courtney speaks about a research project she completed to identify the tail biter pig in a pen of pigs with intact tails. She shares how her findings can help identify pigs responsible for tail biting behavior at an early stage so farmers can implement timely interventions to mitigate the issues and improve overall well-being.

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  • Abstract published in the Journal of Animal Science, volume 102, Issue Supplement 2, Abstract 209. DOI: 10.1093/jas/skae102.005. 

This podcast was recorded on October 24, 2024.

]]> swine. pigs, tail biting, University of Minnesota, No Episode 41: African Swine Fever preparedness for the U.S. 41 41 Episode 41: African Swine Fever preparedness for the U.S. full 812e7486-1d4d-4c8c-86bc-b762c5dd3f49 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ab8f569b In the podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Rachel Schambow who is a postdoctoral researcher with the UMN Center for Animal Health and Food Safety. Rachel speaks about a “Vet to Vet” project presented at the 2023 Leman Conference and about recent work on African Swine Fever (ASF) in the Dominican Republic and Philippines. She shares how these experiences and lessons learned can be applied to improve our ASF preparedness in the U.S.

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The podcast was recorded on June 11, 2024.

]]> In the podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Rachel Schambow who is a postdoctoral researcher with the UMN Center for Animal Health and Food Safety. Rachel speaks about a “Vet to Vet” project presented at the 2023 Leman Conference and about recent work on African Swine Fever (ASF) in the Dominican Republic and Philippines. She shares how these experiences and lessons learned can be applied to improve our ASF preparedness in the U.S.

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The podcast was recorded on June 11, 2024.

]]> Mon, 08 Jul 2024 21:44:23 -0500 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 2013 In the podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Rachel Schambow who is a postdoctoral researcher with the UMN Center for Animal Health and Food Safety. Rachel speaks about a “Vet to Vet” project presented at the 2023 Leman Conference and about recent work on African Swine Fever (ASF) in the Dominican Republic and Philippines. She shares how these experiences and lessons learned can be applied to improve our ASF preparedness in the U.S.

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The podcast was recorded on June 11, 2024.

]]> African Swine Fever, ASF, Vets to Vets, CAHFS, swine, pigs No Episode 40: Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae and investigating its antimicrobial susceptibility. 40 40 Episode 40: Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae and investigating its antimicrobial susceptibility. full 533fc123-49d3-42db-bd0a-53eed2b4ff51 https://share.transistor.fm/s/13d5cfec In the podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with associate professor Maria Pieters about her research investigating the antimicrobial susceptibility of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae. Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae is a bacterial pathogen of the respiratory tract of pigs. 

]]> In the podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with associate professor Maria Pieters about her research investigating the antimicrobial susceptibility of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae. Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae is a bacterial pathogen of the respiratory tract of pigs. 

]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2024 16:53:01 -0500 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 1732 In the podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with associate professor Maria Pieters about her research investigating the antimicrobial susceptibility of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae. Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae is a bacterial pathogen of the respiratory tract of pigs. 

]]> swine, pigs, UMN, University of Minnesota, Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae No Episode 39: Longitudinal evaluation of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae detection in processing fluids in swine breed-to-wean farms 39 39 Episode 39: Longitudinal evaluation of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae detection in processing fluids in swine breed-to-wean farms full 44bf80db-ac2e-4f45-aae6-f8c0fbc39798 https://share.transistor.fm/s/386d2fe5 In the podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with pathologist and assistant professor Albert Canturri about his research on the detection of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae in processing fluid. Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae is a bacterial pathogen of the respiratory tract of pigs. 

]]> In the podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with pathologist and assistant professor Albert Canturri about his research on the detection of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae in processing fluid. Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae is a bacterial pathogen of the respiratory tract of pigs. 

]]> Tue, 05 Mar 2024 12:32:29 -0600 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 1822 In the podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with pathologist and assistant professor Albert Canturri about his research on the detection of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae in processing fluid. Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae is a bacterial pathogen of the respiratory tract of pigs. 

]]> swine, pigs, Mycoplasma hyopeumoniae No Episode 38: PRRS farm surface contamination assessment through environmental sampling 38 38 Episode 38: PRRS farm surface contamination assessment through environmental sampling full b4fc712d-6e6c-479e-9351-8c3c9958e338 https://share.transistor.fm/s/020bc520 In the podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Ph.D. student Marcello Melini about his research on environmental sampling of farm surfaces to assess contamination of PRRS (Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome) virus at various places both in and outside the barn. 

]]> In the podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Ph.D. student Marcello Melini about his research on environmental sampling of farm surfaces to assess contamination of PRRS (Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome) virus at various places both in and outside the barn. 

]]> Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:36:38 -0600 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 1554 In the podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Ph.D. student Marcello Melini about his research on environmental sampling of farm surfaces to assess contamination of PRRS (Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome) virus at various places both in and outside the barn. 

]]> swine, pigs, university, of, Minnesota, PRRS No Episode 37: Infectivity of PRRS virus variants 37 37 Episode 37: Infectivity of PRRS virus variants full 407b57aa-e1c2-4716-9dfd-83277ddaa43a https://share.transistor.fm/s/b2e70415 In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with PhD student Marcello Melini about his research on the infectivity of PRRS virus variant 1-4-4 as it comparies to other PRRS virus variants. 

The podcast was recorded on October 20, 2023.

]]> In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with PhD student Marcello Melini about his research on the infectivity of PRRS virus variant 1-4-4 as it comparies to other PRRS virus variants. 

The podcast was recorded on October 20, 2023.

]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 09:33:10 -0600 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 1428 In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with PhD student Marcello Melini about his research on the infectivity of PRRS virus variant 1-4-4 as it comparies to other PRRS virus variants. 

The podcast was recorded on October 20, 2023.

]]> swine, pigs, University of Minnesota, PRRS, virus No Episode 36: Senecavirus A seroprevalence in U.S. pig farms and biosecurity procedures to prevent indirect transmission. 36 36 Episode 36: Senecavirus A seroprevalence in U.S. pig farms and biosecurity procedures to prevent indirect transmission. full fdabf2cc-96c9-4afa-b95d-94a48943c000 https://share.transistor.fm/s/114c6a00 In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Guilherme Preis about his graduate research on the seroprevalence of Senecavirus A in U.S pig farms and biosecurity procedures to prevent indirect transmission. 

]]> In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Guilherme Preis about his graduate research on the seroprevalence of Senecavirus A in U.S pig farms and biosecurity procedures to prevent indirect transmission. 

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 14:06:11 -0500 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 2009 In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Guilherme Preis about his graduate research on the seroprevalence of Senecavirus A in U.S pig farms and biosecurity procedures to prevent indirect transmission. 

]]> swine, pigs, University, of, Minnesota, Senecavirus A, biosecurity No Episode 35: Length of time farms stay naive of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) 35 35 Episode 35: Length of time farms stay naive of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) full 7e277130-e0eb-46e1-bd22-61f8cd452a50 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e8d3b4af In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Mariana Kikuti, University of Minnesota researcher in the Department of Veterinary Medicine about her research on the length of time farms stay naïve of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) since last outbreak.

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  • Published in Animals, Volume 13, Issue 2, article 310, doi: 10.3390/ani13020310.
]]> In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Mariana Kikuti, University of Minnesota researcher in the Department of Veterinary Medicine about her research on the length of time farms stay naïve of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) since last outbreak.

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  • Published in Animals, Volume 13, Issue 2, article 310, doi: 10.3390/ani13020310.
]]> Wed, 05 Jul 2023 16:19:51 -0500 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 989 In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Mariana Kikuti, University of Minnesota researcher in the Department of Veterinary Medicine about her research on the length of time farms stay naïve of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) since last outbreak.

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  • Published in Animals, Volume 13, Issue 2, article 310, doi: 10.3390/ani13020310.
]]> Swine, Pigs, U of MN, PRRS, Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome No Episode 34: Sow mortality in midwestern USA pig production: reasons for removal and factors associated with increased mortality. 34 34 Episode 34: Sow mortality in midwestern USA pig production: reasons for removal and factors associated with increased mortality. full cb86974b-a5fb-4cf7-9c19-0f7930ee31fb https://share.transistor.fm/s/cb73e982 In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Mariana Kikuti, University of Minnesota researcher in the Department of Veterinary Medicine about her research on sow mortality in midwestern USA pig production: reasons for removal and factors associated with increased mortality. 

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]]> In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Mariana Kikuti, University of Minnesota researcher in the Department of Veterinary Medicine about her research on sow mortality in midwestern USA pig production: reasons for removal and factors associated with increased mortality. 

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]]> Wed, 03 May 2023 08:56:10 -0500 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 1052 In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Mariana Kikuti, University of Minnesota researcher in the Department of Veterinary Medicine about her research on sow mortality in midwestern USA pig production: reasons for removal and factors associated with increased mortality. 

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]]> swine,pigs,University,of,Minnesota No Episode 33: Estimating the impact of swine feedlots on residential values in southern Minnesota 33 33 Episode 33: Estimating the impact of swine feedlots on residential values in southern Minnesota full 6a6b92f1-cd89-4cd3-b318-98fde44d4741 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b68f7440 In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Zach Uter, University of Minnesota graduate student about research he did looking at estimating the impact of swine feedlots on residential values in southern Minnesota. This research was completed through a collaboration agreement with Minnesota Pork.

A summary of this research can be found on pages 8-9 of Minnesota Pork's Checkoff Report November/December 2022 publication.

]]> In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Zach Uter, University of Minnesota graduate student about research he did looking at estimating the impact of swine feedlots on residential values in southern Minnesota. This research was completed through a collaboration agreement with Minnesota Pork.

A summary of this research can be found on pages 8-9 of Minnesota Pork's Checkoff Report November/December 2022 publication.

]]> Mon, 06 Mar 2023 11:39:07 -0600 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 1092 In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Zach Uter, University of Minnesota graduate student about research he did looking at estimating the impact of swine feedlots on residential values in southern Minnesota. This research was completed through a collaboration agreement with Minnesota Pork.

A summary of this research can be found on pages 8-9 of Minnesota Pork's Checkoff Report November/December 2022 publication.

]]> swine, pigs, University of Minnesota, home values No Episode 32: Open Now – a survey on alternative and outdoor pig farming in Minnesota. 32 32 Episode 32: Open Now – a survey on alternative and outdoor pig farming in Minnesota. full 64d5d307-bcbd-4305-aece-ebc5582a4b9d https://share.transistor.fm/s/b893f402 To learn about the Minnesota Alternative and Outdoor Pig survey talked about in the podcast visit the UMN Extension Swine blog or reach out to Miranda Medrano directly by email (medra036@umn.edu) or phone (612-440-5859).

To complete the survey visit https://z.umn.edu/OutdoorSwineSurvey. The survey is open for responses from December 2022 - March 2023.

]]> To learn about the Minnesota Alternative and Outdoor Pig survey talked about in the podcast visit the UMN Extension Swine blog or reach out to Miranda Medrano directly by email (medra036@umn.edu) or phone (612-440-5859).

To complete the survey visit https://z.umn.edu/OutdoorSwineSurvey. The survey is open for responses from December 2022 - March 2023.

]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2023 15:50:12 -0600 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 1150 In the podcast Swine Extension Educators Sarah Schieck Boelke and Diane DeWitte speak with Miranda Medrano, a 3rd-year Ph.D. student at the University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine. Miranda talks about the current survey she has open for alternative and outdoor pig farmers in Minnesota to take. The survey is part of her Ph.D. research. In the podcast Swine Extension Educators Sarah Schieck Boelke and Diane DeWitte speak with Miranda Medrano, a 3rd-year Ph.D. student at the University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine. Miranda talks about the current survey she has open for al swine,pigs,University,of,Minnesota No Episode 31: Navigating the science and communication related to environmental sustainability initiatives in the swine industry. 31 31 Episode 31: Navigating the science and communication related to environmental sustainability initiatives in the swine industry. full 13305916-d387-4487-b9df-68fe6e9ac3e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cfd88918 Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:26:40 -0500 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 1296 In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Erin Cortus, University of Minnesota Extension engineer about environmental sustainability initiatives in the swine industry and elsewhere in agriculture. Erin helps explain the science and communication related to environmental sustainability initiatives. In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Erin Cortus, University of Minnesota Extension engineer about environmental sustainability initiatives in the swine industry and elsewhere in agriculture. Erin helps explain the scie swine,pigs,University,of,Minnesota No Episode 30: How feeding programs can affect sustainability of pork production 30 30 Episode 30: How feeding programs can affect sustainability of pork production full daa8fd57-b1e8-4b24-afcb-81bfe5838116 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d161f4ac Learn more about research featured in the podcast

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]]> Fri, 08 Jul 2022 14:53:32 -0500 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 1820 In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with current University of Minnesota graduate student Edward Yang about his Ph.D research. Edward’s Ph.D research is looking at how feeding programs can affect sustainability of pork production. In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with current University of Minnesota graduate student Edward Yang about his Ph.D research. Edward’s Ph.D research is looking at how feeding programs can affect sustainability of pork prod swine, pigs, swine nutrition, sustainability No Episode 29: On-farm Sustainability Reports 29 29 Episode 29: On-farm Sustainability Reports full b9caaeb8-e4eb-42a8-b403-097b36799d60 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d60cb37 Learn more about the information shared in the podcast

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]]> Wed, 18 May 2022 10:13:11 -0500 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 1079 In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Lauren Servick from Minnesota Pork about the on-farm sustainability reports available through National Pork Board. Lauren answers the question of why farmers should do the reports and how they can get started. In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Lauren Servick from Minnesota Pork about the on-farm sustainability reports available through National Pork Board. Lauren answers the question of why farmers should do the reports an swine,pigs,University,of,Minnesota No Episode 28: E. coli in the swine industry 28 28 Episode 28: E. coli in the swine industry full d030bc1c-8b5a-4f6e-a7e2-d8b9c1d9382d https://share.transistor.fm/s/adef3568 Learn more about the information shared in the podcast

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]]> Tue, 08 Mar 2022 13:48:43 -0600 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 2852 In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Dr. Hans Koeknk and Paul Skartvedt from ARKO labs about the current incidence of E. coli in the pork industry, especially in postweaning pigs. In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Dr. Hans Koeknk and Paul Skartvedt from ARKO labs about the current incidence of E. coli in the pork industry, especially in postweaning pigs. swine,pigs,University,of,Minnesota No Episode 27: Trucker biosecurity and communication 27 27 Episode 27: Trucker biosecurity and communication full f6132397-fa9d-4431-b9fb-ca4466dadcd9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1276a29b Fri, 12 Nov 2021 10:49:19 -0600 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 1521 In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Kaitlyn St. Charles with the Secure Food Systems team at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine about the results of a survey on trucker biosecurity and communication she worked on that was aimed at pig haulers. In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Kaitlyn St. Charles with the Secure Food Systems team at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine about the results of a survey on trucker biosecurity and communica swine,pigs,University,of,Minnesota No Episode 26: Effect of supplemental water source on growth and performance of grow-finish pigs. 26 26 Episode 26: Effect of supplemental water source on growth and performance of grow-finish pigs. full b25a84e8-5b17-435f-96ee-44b561ecc998 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d27d58ff Learn more about research featured in the podcast

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]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:26:58 -0500 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 588 In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with current University of Minnesota graduate student Kelsey Hammers about a research project she helped with by analyzing the data. The research studied the effects of supplemental water source on growth and performance of grow-finish pigs. In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with current University of Minnesota graduate student Kelsey Hammers about a research project she helped with by analyzing the data. The research studied the effects of supplemental water swine,pigs,University,of,Minnesota No Episode 25: ASF Confirmed in the Dominican Republic 25 25 Episode 25: ASF Confirmed in the Dominican Republic full 4b87087d-504f-431c-ab4f-fb0dc60d3ef3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/69045256 In the podcast Swine Extension Educators Sarah Schieck Boelke and Diane DeWitte speak with Dr. Cesar Corzo, UMN veterinarian and associate professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine about the confirmed case of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the Dominican Republic that USDA recently confirmed on July 28, 2021. During the discussion, Dr. Cesar Corzo answers several questions about ASF, including what this means for Minnesota pork producers. 

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]]> Fri, 06 Aug 2021 16:30:43 -0500 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 1597 Swine Extension Educators Sarah Schieck Boelke and Diane DeWitte speak with Dr. Cesar Corzo, UMN veterinarian and associate professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine about the confirmed case of African (ASF) in the Dominican Republic. Swine Extension Educators Sarah Schieck Boelke and Diane DeWitte speak with Dr. Cesar Corzo, UMN veterinarian and associate professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine about the confirmed case of African (ASF) in the Dominican Republic. swine,pigs,University,of,Minnesota No Episode 24: USDA's 2021 NAHMS Swine Study Explained 24 24 Episode 24: USDA's 2021 NAHMS Swine Study Explained full 68b90c5a-551c-4d1e-88ac-fb2768ab810f https://share.transistor.fm/s/609507e7 Mon, 28 Jun 2021 14:03:43 -0500 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 1651 In the podcast Swine Extension Educators Sarah Schieck Boelke and Diane DeWitte speak with Charles Haley who is a veterinary epidemiologist with USDA APHIS Veterinary Services Center for Epidemiology and Animal Health. The three discuss USDA’s 2021 National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) Study that will be occurring this summer. In the podcast Swine Extension Educators Sarah Schieck Boelke and Diane DeWitte speak with Charles Haley who is a veterinary epidemiologist with USDA APHIS Veterinary Services Center for Epidemiology and Animal Health. The three discuss USDA’s 2021 Nation swine, pigs, University of Minnesota, USDA NAHMS No Episode 23: Maternal Programming of the Piglet Microbiome from Birth to Weaning 23 23 Episode 23: Maternal Programming of the Piglet Microbiome from Birth to Weaning full 1f2df4c3-358e-4f66-8a40-a420c707ce98 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b4dddc98 Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:08:57 -0500 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 784 In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with current University of Minnesota graduate student Kayla Law about her research. Kayla’s research looked at the maternal programming of the piglet microbiome from birth to weaning. In the podcast Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with current University of Minnesota graduate student Kayla Law about her research. Kayla’s research looked at the maternal programming of the piglet microbiome from birth to weaning. swine,pigs,University,of,Minnesota No Episode 22:Water Quality to Nursery Pigs, Looking at Growth Performance and Health 22 22 Episode 22:Water Quality to Nursery Pigs, Looking at Growth Performance and Health full 2443a537-9cfe-4884-8659-f5c1a0251bac https://share.transistor.fm/s/218693d1 Learn more about the research featured in the podcast

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]]> Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:44:44 -0600 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 1275 In this podcast swine Extension educator, Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with recent University of Minnesota swine nutrition graduate student Brigit Lozinski about her research. Brigit’s Master’s Degree looked at water quality to nursery pigs and the effect it has on the pigs’ growth performance and health. In this podcast swine Extension educator, Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with recent University of Minnesota swine nutrition graduate student Brigit Lozinski about her research. Brigit’s Master’s Degree looked at water quality to nursery pigs and the effect swine,pigs,University,of,Minnesota No Episode 21: Transporting Pigs in Cold Weather 21 21 Episode 21: Transporting Pigs in Cold Weather full be724b39-9ed1-4e7c-8b74-f84a6105fdbf https://share.transistor.fm/s/651d920f Transport Quality Assurance reference mentioned in the podcast can be found on the National Pork Board's website.

Episode 21 was recorded on December 29, 2020.

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Episode 21 was recorded on December 29, 2020.

]]> Mon, 04 Jan 2021 15:49:11 -0600 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 1164 In this podcast, University of Minnesota Swine Extension Educators Sarah Schieck Boelke and Diane DeWitte discuss transporting pigs in cold weather. Included in their discussion is unfit pigs for transport, loading density, proper setup of the trailer, and knowing current driving conditions. In this podcast, University of Minnesota Swine Extension Educators Sarah Schieck Boelke and Diane DeWitte discuss transporting pigs in cold weather. Included in their discussion is unfit pigs for transport, loading density, proper setup of the trailer, an swine, pigs, University of Minnesota, transporting pigs, hauling pigs No Episode 20: Livestock Contingency Plans for Swine 20 20 Episode 20: Livestock Contingency Plans for Swine full 7d2b53bf-bee7-44e6-911d-8ab42bc94a0b https://share.transistor.fm/s/da797db7 The UMN Extension Livestock Contingency plans are available free of charge to anyone and can be found online at z.umn.edu/LivestockPlans. Be sure to look for the swine specific one.

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]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2020 10:37:07 -0600 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 943 Sarah Schieck Boelke and Diane DeWitte, both University of Minnesota Swine Extension Educators discuss the newly released livestock contingency plans the Livestock Team created. Diane and Sarah talk about the swine specific plan producers can customize for their own use and have in the event they get seriously ill or injured and unable to do their pig chores. The contingency plans can even be of use if a farmer goes on vacation and has a neighbor do their chores while they are gone. Sarah Schieck Boelke and Diane DeWitte, both University of Minnesota Swine Extension Educators discuss the newly released livestock contingency plans the Livestock Team created. Diane and Sarah talk about the swine specific plan producers can customize fo swine,pigs,University,of,Minnesota No Episode 19: Farm Safety While Working on Pig Farms 19 19 Episode 19: Farm Safety While Working on Pig Farms full f1e46561-cb55-4c2b-8901-c206e3daf07b https://share.transistor.fm/s/c92be938 Resources mentioned in the podcast:

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]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2020 10:27:23 -0500 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 1059 In this podcast, Sarah Schieck Boelke and Diane DeWitte, both University of Minnesota Swine Extension Educators discuss farm safety for those working on pig farms. In this podcast, Sarah Schieck Boelke and Diane DeWitte, both University of Minnesota Swine Extension Educators discuss farm safety for those working on pig farms. swine, pigs, University of Minnesota, Farm Safety No Episode 18: Rural Stress Resources in Minnesota 18 18 Episode 18: Rural Stress Resources in Minnesota full tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240030528854772710.post-7459002115551622872 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3c67b22 In this podcast Swine Extension Educators, Sarah Schieck Boelke and Diane DeWitte discuss rural stress resources for farmers and others involved in agriculture. Listen to the podcast:z.umn.edu/PodcastEpisode18 (recorded August 21, 2020) 

Resources mentioned in the podcast as well as other resources:

  • The University of Minnesota Extension's Farm and Rural Stress website offers resources for those dealing with farming's current challenges and struggles, including:
    • Mental health
    • Farm financial counseling
    • Farmer-lender mediation
  • The Minnesota Department of Agriculture offers three ways farmers and others involved in agriculture can connect with the Minnesota Farm and Rural Helpline:
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Resources mentioned in the podcast as well as other resources:

  • The University of Minnesota Extension's Farm and Rural Stress website offers resources for those dealing with farming's current challenges and struggles, including:
    • Mental health
    • Farm financial counseling
    • Farmer-lender mediation
  • The Minnesota Department of Agriculture offers three ways farmers and others involved in agriculture can connect with the Minnesota Farm and Rural Helpline:
]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2020 16:35:16 -0500 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 1126 In this podcast Swine Extension Educators, Sarah Schieck Boelke and Diane DeWitte discuss rural stress resources for farmers and others involved in agriculture. In this podcast Swine Extension Educators, Sarah Schieck Boelke and Diane DeWitte discuss rural stress resources for farmers and others involved in agriculture. swine,pigs,University,of,Minnesota No Episode 17: Struggle Behaviors and vocalization of male piglets during castration. 17 17 Episode 17: Struggle Behaviors and vocalization of male piglets during castration. full tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240030528854772710.post-1975401388539068830 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a4748637 Sarah Schieck Boelke, swine Extension educator is joined with Maria Lou, University of Minnesota Department of Animal Science Graduate Student in a discussion about her research on the struggle behaviors and vocalization of male piglets during castration. Listen to the podcast:z.umn.edu/PodcastEpisode17 (Recorded June 25, 2020)

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]]> Thu, 09 Jul 2020 13:42:30 -0500 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 963 Sarah Schieck Boelke, swine Extension educator is joined with Maria Lou, University of Minnesota Department of Animal Science Graduate Student in a discussion about her research on the struggle behaviors and vocalization of male piglets during castration. Sarah Schieck Boelke, swine Extension educator is joined with Maria Lou, University of Minnesota Department of Animal Science Graduate Student in a discussion about her research on the struggle behaviors and vocalization of male piglets during castration. swine,pigs,University,of,Minnesota No Episode 16: Nutritional Strategies to Slow Growth of Pigs During Special Circumstances 16 16 Episode 16: Nutritional Strategies to Slow Growth of Pigs During Special Circumstances full tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240030528854772710.post-9092505642731111951 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a729f830 Mon, 04 May 2020 12:01:47 -0500 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 1540 Sarah Schieck Boelke, swine Extension educator is joined with Lee Johnston, University of Minnesota swine nutrition faculty and Pedro Urriola, University of Minnesota swine nutrition faculty in a discussion about nutritional strategies to slow growth of pigs during these special circumstances of pork packing plant closures due to COVID-19. Listen to the podcast:z.umn.edu/PodcastEpisode16 (recorded May 1, 2020)Learn More About Information Shared in the PodcastCheck out the article What to do if your pork packing plant is closed posted on UMN Swine Extension blogCheck out other COVID-19 resources for pork producers on UMN Swine Extension blog Sarah Schieck Boelke, swine Extension educator is joined with Lee Johnston, University of Minnesota swine nutrition faculty and Pedro Urriola, University of Minnesota swine nutrition faculty in a discussion about nutritional strategies to slow growth of p swine,pigs,University,of,Minnesota No Episode 13: Effects of supplementing transition sow diets with zinc on pre-weaning mortality and lifetime productivity of pigs under commercial rearing conditions. 13 13 Episode 13: Effects of supplementing transition sow diets with zinc on pre-weaning mortality and lifetime productivity of pigs under commercial rearing conditions. full tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240030528854772710.post-2182768055549808904 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b232b1a Fri, 27 Mar 2020 10:48:03 -0500 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 724 Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to recent University of Minnesota Animal Science Graduate Student Julia Holen about the research she did as part of her Master’s Degree. Specifically, this research looked at the effects of supplementing transition sow diets with zinc on pre-weaning mortality and lifetime productivity of pigs under commercial rearing conditions. Listen to the podcast:z.umn.edu/PodcastEpisode13 (recorded May 23, 2019)Learn More About Research Featured in the podcastPublished in Journal of Animal Science Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to recent University of Minnesota Animal Science Graduate Student Julia Holen about the research she did as part of her Master’s Degree. Specifically, this research looked at the effects of supplementing t swine,pigs,University,of,Minnesota No Episode 14: Comparative digestibility of polysaccharide-complexed zinc and inorganic zinc in diets for gestating and lactating sows 14 14 Episode 14: Comparative digestibility of polysaccharide-complexed zinc and inorganic zinc in diets for gestating and lactating sows full tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240030528854772710.post-6305600587271872225 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e6fa4f8 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 10:46:52 -0500 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 724 Sarah Schieck, swine Extension educator talks to recent University of Minnesota Animal Science graduate student Julia Holen about research she did as part of her master’s degree. Specifically, this research compared digestibility of polysaccharide-complexed zinc and inorganic zinc in diets for gestating and lactating sows. The research highlighted in this podcast was funded by QualiTech and completed at the University of Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center in Morris, MN. Listen to the podcast:z.umn.edu/PodcastEpisode14 recorded August 14, 2019Learn more about research featured in the podcastPublished in Journal of Animal Science Sarah Schieck, swine Extension educator talks to recent University of Minnesota Animal Science graduate student Julia Holen about research she did as part of her master’s degree. Specifically, this research compared digestibility of polysaccharide-complex swine,pigs,University,of,Minnesota No Episode 15: Effects of reduced nocturnal temperature on pig performance and energy consumption in swine nursery rooms. 15 15 Episode 15: Effects of reduced nocturnal temperature on pig performance and energy consumption in swine nursery rooms. full tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240030528854772710.post-1528221921668995828 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd8a369a Mon, 02 Mar 2020 10:30:11 -0600 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 1114 Sarah Schieck Boelke, swine Extension educator talks to Lee Johnston, professor of swine nutrition and management and director of operations at the University of Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center about research he collaborated on with colleagues at other universities looking at the effects of reduced nocturnal temperature on pig performance and energy consumption in swine nursery rooms. Listen to the podcast:z.umn.edu/PodcastEpisode15 (recorded February 25, 2020)Learn More About Research Featured in PodcastPresented at Farm Energy Conference June 17, 2015 (YouTube and PowerPoint)Article published in National Hog Farmer February 20, 2014.Published in Journal of Animal Science, Volume 91, Issue 7, July 2013, Pages 3429-3435. Sarah Schieck Boelke, swine Extension educator talks to Lee Johnston, professor of swine nutrition and management and director of operations at the University of Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center about research he collaborated on with co swine,pigs,University,of,Minnesota No Episode 1: Effects of dietary fiber on swine intestinal epithelial and immune response 1 1 Episode 1: Effects of dietary fiber on swine intestinal epithelial and immune response full tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240030528854772710.post-7119828901039257799 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e5e38112 Tue, 18 Feb 2020 15:43:32 -0600 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 744 Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to graduate student Marta Ferrandis Vila about her research on the effects of dietary fiber on swine intestinal epithelial and immune response.  Tom Molitor, swine faculty in the College of Veterinary Medicine also joins the conversation. Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to graduate student Marta Ferrandis Vila about her research on the effects of dietary fiber on swine intestinal epithelial and immune response.  Tom Molitor, swine faculty in the College of Veterinary Medi swine,pigs,University,of,Minnesota No Episode 2: Research to improve nutritional value of high fiber ingredients by using fiber degrading enzymes 2 2 Episode 2: Research to improve nutritional value of high fiber ingredients by using fiber degrading enzymes full tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240030528854772710.post-1685780598148842961 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d293677e Tue, 18 Feb 2020 15:43:31 -0600 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 945 Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to Zhikai Zeng, a Post-doctoral Associate, about his research on using fiber-degrading enzymes to improve the nutritional value of high fiber ingredients in swine diets. Listen to the Podcast (recorded July 25, 2017) Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to Zhikai Zeng, a Post-doctoral Associate, about his research on using fiber-degrading enzymes to improve the nutritional value of high fiber ingredients in swine diets. Listen to the Podcast (recorded Jul swine,pigs,University,of,Minnesota No Episode 12: Using HMB to reduce birth weight variability 12 12 Episode 12: Using HMB to reduce birth weight variability full tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240030528854772710.post-2330078645077408586 https://share.transistor.fm/s/74de5019 Mon, 04 Nov 2019 16:45:07 -0600 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 582 Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to recently graduated University of Minnesota Animal Science Graduate Student Anna Clarke about the research she did for her Master’s Degree in using HMB to reduce birth weight variability.  Her research used mice as models for sows. Listen to the podcast:z.umn.edu/PodcastEpisode12 (Recorded April 5, 2019) Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to recently graduated University of Minnesota Animal Science Graduate Student Anna Clarke about the research she did for her Master’s Degree in using HMB to reduce birth weight variability.  Her research u swine,pigs,University,of,Minnesota No Episode 11: Secure Pork Supply Plan in Minnesota 11 11 Episode 11: Secure Pork Supply Plan in Minnesota full tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240030528854772710.post-2716828601604389265 https://share.transistor.fm/s/32bd8c1a Tue, 02 Jul 2019 15:02:39 -0500 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 1559 Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to Dave Wright, Secure Pork Supply coordinator with Minnesota Board of Animal Health and Diane DeWitte, UMN Swine Extension Educator about how they are encouraging the participation of Minnesota pork producers in the Secure Pork Supply plan. Listen to episode 11 podcast (z.umn.edu/PodcastEpisode11) (recorded May 30, 2019). Secure Pork Supply resources mentioned in episode 11 podcast include:Secure Pork Supply website (www.securepork.org)Four videos recorded by Dave Wright and Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator to supplement materials found on the Secure Pork Supply website viewed on the UMN Swine Extension YouTube Channel (z.umn.edu/UMNSwineYouTube).  They are also embedded in Step 7 of the Seven steps to participate in Secure Pork Supply found on the UMN Swine Extension blog (z.umn.edu/SecurePork7Steps).Secure Pork Supply Intro video (7:13 minutes) SPS – Foot and Mouth Disease video (5:21 minutes) SPS – Classical Swine Fever (5:58 minutes) SPS – African Swine Fever (12:19 minutes) Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to Dave Wright, Secure Pork Supply coordinator with Minnesota Board of Animal Health and Diane DeWitte, UMN Swine Extension Educator about how they are encouraging the participation of Minnesota pork produ swine,pigs,University,of,Minnesota No Episode 10: All About African Swine Fever 10 10 Episode 10: All About African Swine Fever full tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240030528854772710.post-1305627060640463784 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ac16606c Thu, 02 May 2019 16:54:45 -0500 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 1281 Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to University of Minnesota Veterinary Medicine Ph.D. Student, Gustavo Lopez about his first-hand experience with African Swine Fever while working in Russia for 6 years. Listen to the podcast:z.umn.edu/PodcastEpisode10 (April 1, 2019)Learn more through resources referenced in the podcast as well as other resourcesNational Pork Board - www.pork.org/fadSecure Pork Supply - www.securepork.org.  There you can find information on how to create your farm's specific secure pork supply plan that in the event we experience a Foreign Animal Disease in the U.S and you are a negative site in a control area, having a Secure Pork Supply plan will increase your chance of obtaining a movement permit.United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - www.aphis.usda.gov and search for African Swine Fever if you don't see a link on the home page.UMN Swine Extension blog - z.umn.edu/SecurePork7Steps where you will find the Secure Pork Supply Plan broken down into seven steps.  Step seven includes four videos that are intended to supplement materials found on the Secure Pork Supply website.  Check out the SPS - African Swine Fever video to learn the signs of African Swine Fever. Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to University of Minnesota Veterinary Medicine Ph.D. Student, Gustavo Lopez about his first-hand experience with African Swine Fever while working in Russia for 6 years. Listen to the podcast:z.umn.edu/Pod swine,pigs,University,of,Minnesota No Episode 9: Energy Usage in Swine Barns 9 9 Episode 9: Energy Usage in Swine Barns full tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240030528854772710.post-1918796090112221670 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b5e88343 Mon, 07 Jan 2019 15:05:12 -0600 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 1185 Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to University of Minnesota Animal Science Graduate Student, Kirsten Sharpe about research she conducted to measure electrical and thermal energy consumption in midwest commercial swine barns.   Research highlighted in this podcast was funded through a Legislative-Citizens Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) grant. Listen to the podcast:  z.umn.edu/PodcastEpisode9  recorded December 20, 2018SubscribeOn iTunesOr through your favorite podcast app by searching UMN Extension SwineLearn More About Research Featured in PodcastPresented at Farm Energy Conference June 14, 2017 (YouTube and PowerPoint)Energy Systems for Swine Production on West Central Research & Outreach Center's websiteArticle published in National Hog Farmer December 27, 2017Published in Applied Engineering in Agriculture Presented at Swine Energy Management Seminar November 15, 2018, in Fairmont, MN. Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to University of Minnesota Animal Science Graduate Student, Kirsten Sharpe about research she conducted to measure electrical and thermal energy consumption in midwest commercial swine barns.   Research hi swine,pigs,University,of,Minnesota No Episode 8: Swine manure as a side dressing nutrient source in corn 8 8 Episode 8: Swine manure as a side dressing nutrient source in corn full tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240030528854772710.post-431714486854071220 https://share.transistor.fm/s/66846ceb Fri, 16 Nov 2018 10:00:13 -0600 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 659 Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to Melissa Wilson, University of Minnesota Extension Specialist in manure nutrient management about one of her research projects where she is looking at using swine manure as a side dressing nutrient source in corn. Research highlighted in this podcast was funded by the Minnesota Pork Board and Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council. ListenListen to the podcast z.umn.edu/PodcastEpisode8        (recorded October 19, 2018) SubscribeOn iTunesOr through your favorite podcast app by searching UMN Extension SwineLearn MorePork Network featured research in this podcast in an article titled, Hog Manure Might Be Corn's Next Sidedressing Option by Sara Brown.Further connect with the UMN Manure Management team by: Visiting their website at www.extension.umn.edu/manureVisit the Minnesota Crop News blog and look under the "Manure Management" and "Nutrient Management" labels for manure management related posts.Follow them on Twitter @UMNmanureFollow Melissa Wilson, University of Minnesota Extension Manure Specialist on Twitter @ManureProf. Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to Melissa Wilson, University of Minnesota Extension Specialist in manure nutrient management about one of her research projects where she is looking at using swine manure as a side dressing nutrient sourc swine,pigs,University,of,Minnesota No Episode 7: Use of Novel High Protein Distillers Grains in Nursery and Grow-Finish Pig Diets 7 7 Episode 7: Use of Novel High Protein Distillers Grains in Nursery and Grow-Finish Pig Diets full tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240030528854772710.post-3692792655638595606 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a2c8fb5b Fri, 31 Aug 2018 14:42:22 -0500 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 834 Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to University of Minnesota Swine Nutrition Graduate Student, Zhaohui (Edward) Yang about his research on the use of novel high protein distillers grains, both in nursery pig and grow-finish pig diets. ListenListen to the podcast z.umn.edu/PodcastEpisode7 (recorded August 1, 2018)SubscribeOn iTunesOr through your favorite podcast app by searching UMN Extension Swine  Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to University of Minnesota Swine Nutrition Graduate Student, Zhaohui (Edward) Yang about his research on the use of novel high protein distillers grains, both in nursery pig and grow-finish pig diets. List swine,pigs,University,of,Minnesota No Episode 6: Investigating development of swine enteroids to be used as a swine nutrition research tool 6 6 Episode 6: Investigating development of swine enteroids to be used as a swine nutrition research tool full tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240030528854772710.post-4460113935784808833 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d047626 Wed, 08 Aug 2018 15:36:53 -0500 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 945 Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to University of Minnesota Swine Nutrition PhD student, Michaela (Mickie) Trudeau about research she presented at the 2018 Midwest American Society of Animal Science meetings on investigating the development of swine enteroids to be used as a swine nutrition tool. Mickie helps listeners understand the connection between the lab work she is doing and how it can be used by pig farmers and others in the pork industry. ListenListen to the podcast z.umn.edu/PodcastEpisode6 (recorded May 21, 2018) Show notesAbstract referred to in the podcast: Trudeau, M., Resende, T. P., Guo, Y., Urriola, P. E., Shurson, G. C., Gebhart, C. J., Saqui-Salces, M. (2018). Development of Swine Enteroids As a Model to Study Lawsonia Intracellularis Infection. Journal of Animal Science, 96(Suppl 2), 213-214. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/sky073.395SubscribeOn iTunesOr through your favorite podcast app by searching UMN Extension Swine  Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to University of Minnesota Swine Nutrition PhD student, Michaela (Mickie) Trudeau about research she presented at the 2018 Midwest American Society of Animal Science meetings on investigating the developme swine,pigs,University,of,Minnesota No Episode 5: Integrating Cover Crops with Manure 5 5 Episode 5: Integrating Cover Crops with Manure full tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240030528854772710.post-4037014894685908535 https://share.transistor.fm/s/606765ad Fri, 04 May 2018 09:22:11 -0500 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 785 Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to Randy Pepin, UMN Extension Educator about research he recently completed regarding integrating cover crops with manure. Links from this episode: Listen to the podcast (recorded April 23, 2018)Visit the Manure and Soil Health blog to read a blog post on the research project discussed in the podcast.  The blog post is titled, Effects of liquid manure injection into a winter rye cover crop: on-farm trials.  Authors Les Everett, University of Minnesota Water Resources Center and Randy Pepin, University of Minnesota Extension Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to Randy Pepin, UMN Extension Educator about research he recently completed regarding integrating cover crops with manure. Links from this episode: Listen to the podcast (recorded April 23, 2018)Visit the swine,pigs,University,of,Minnesota No Episode 3 - Effects of dietary zinc source and concentration on performance of growing-finishing pigs reared with reduced floor space 3 3 Episode 3 - Effects of dietary zinc source and concentration on performance of growing-finishing pigs reared with reduced floor space full tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240030528854772710.post-7063323431355897702 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e87815ab Fri, 02 Mar 2018 16:22:51 -0600 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 608 Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to graduate student Julia Holen about her undergraduate research on the effects of dietary zinc source and concentration on performance of growing-finishing pigs reared with reduced floor space. Listen to the podcast (recorded December 13, 2017) Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to graduate student Julia Holen about her undergraduate research on the effects of dietary zinc source and concentration on performance of growing-finishing pigs reared with reduced floor space. Listen to swine,pigs,University,of,Minnesota No Episode 4: Coping with the shortage of vitamins A and E in swine diets 4 4 Episode 4: Coping with the shortage of vitamins A and E in swine diets full tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240030528854772710.post-5719984612008762351 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c3169bc6 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 16:19:43 -0600 UMN Swine Extension UMN Swine Extension 818 Podcast Episode 4: Coping with the shortage of vitamins A and E in swine diets Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to Jae-Cheol Jang, Postdoctoral Associate with the University of Minnesota Department of Animal Science about his research on coping with the shortage of vitamins A and E in swine diets as a result of a fire at a production facility in Germany and the closure of a manufacturing facility in China. Links from this episode: Listen to the podcast (recorded January 14, 2018)National Hog Farmer article referenced in podcastBe sure to subscribe and let us know your feedback!Subscribe via iTunes on our UMN Swine Extension Podcast channel. Podcast Episode 4: Coping with the shortage of vitamins A and E in swine diets Sarah Schieck, UMN Swine Extension Educator talks to Jae-Cheol Jang, Postdoctoral Associate with the University of Minnesota Department of Animal Science about his research on swine,pigs,University,of,Minnesota No